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Book review: Sustaining a family business
April 1st, 2020
Richard Seaman’s book offers a model for multigenerational success. by Rebecca Post An urgency runs through the pages of Richard Seaman’s book A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multigenerational Family Business. That urgency stems from Seaman’s understanding that few family businesses survive beyond a third generation. Seaman, the chairman and former CEO of Wooster, Ohio-based […]
Stand-out tents for trendy tech
April 1st, 2020
Full Circle Events helps clients make a splash at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. by Darcy Maulsby Want to see the future? From high-tech watches that can track your heart health to emotional-support robot puppies guided by artificial intelligence, the future was on display in Las Vegas, Nev., during the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show […]
Industry team building
April 1st, 2020
There’s never been a Tent Conference like this before. By Jill C. Lafferty I have a theory that people drawn to the tent and event rental industry tend to be extroverts who enjoy working on teams that create awesome experiences for their customers. Viewed in that light, the 2020 Tent Conference at Westgate River Ranch […]
Strong staging system
April 1st, 2020
StageTek Portable ADA-Compliant Disability Ramp 11/2015 Universal Studio Orlando, Florida The StageTek® staging system is light, strong, easy to handle and fast to set up. With simple plug-in legs that make hundreds of configurations possible, the system offers maximum flexibility and a high load rating. The rounded edges offer a comfortable power grip (75% stronger […]
The impact of 2018 and 2021 tent code revisions
April 1st, 2020
As the 2018 I-codes gain adoption, tent professionals can help advance the code development process. Tent professionals can help shape fire and building codes at the local, state and national levels by building relationships with enforcement officials and professionals who represent related industry groups, according to Paul Armstrong, P.E., C.B.O. Armstrong, IFAI’s Tent Rental Division […]
Superior clear vinyl for windows
April 1st, 2020
Flexible clear vinyl window material PanoramaFR offers dimensional stability and distortion-free clarity from all angles and in all conditions. The fabric combines proprietary manufacturing procedures and specifically formulated materials to set an industry standard for clarity while receiving CSFM Title 19 certification of flame resistance. The pressing process provides a smooth surface that resists the […]
Recyclable event carpet
April 1st, 2020
Rewind is a latex-free carpet designed to help the trade show and special events industries go greener. While traditional carpet ends up in an incinerator or landfill because of its latex content, Rewind can be fully recycled and reused as a raw material for the injection molding of new products. The carpet is 100% polyolefin; […]
Twin tents make room for a graduation’s pomp
April 1st, 2020
A Party Center solves a college graduation’s capacity challenge with side-by-side tents. The installation of side-by-side tents for a graduation commencement ceremony was smooth for A Party Center until the fire marshal requested that the staking between the tents be removed for egress. Photos courtesy of Rainier Industries Ltd. When a community college needed a […]
Simple space planning with virtual tour software
April 1st, 2020
Concept3D, a creator of immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and virtual tour software, has launched its new 3D Panorama feature, which integrates into the Concept3D interactive map and virtual tour platform. Instead of having to physically set up rooms with multiple layout options and take photos or provide 2D sketches, the 3D […]
Smart growth for Pelican Tents & Events
April 1st, 2020
Pelican Tents & Events grows with a focus on family and excellent customer service. by Cathy Broberg In a region with a season dedicated to crawfish and an early spring calendar jam-packed with Mardi Gras celebrations, it’s no wonder that Moss Duvall uses the word “fun” to describe his work at Pelican Tents & Events. […]