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Element Event Solutions partners with Invictus Games 2025
February 27th, 2025
Canadian event and tent rental provider Element Event Solutions served as an Official Supporter for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which took place Feb. 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., Canada. The event is an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured or sick servicemen and women, and features athletes from around the world competing in various […]
Smartstage enters Las Vegas event rental staging market
February 27th, 2025
Smartstage, Las Vegas, a venue solutions provider with more than 50 years of experience in the staging industry, is expanding its offerings to include event rental staging in Las Vegas. The company is introducing tailored rental staging solutions designed to meet the needs of the city’s surging event industry, which it said saw an 18.5 […]
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
In memoriam: Michael Fitzwater
February 12th, 2025
Michael Patrick Fitzwater, 56, Suffolk, Va., died Feb. 8, 2025. Fitzwater — who served as American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two director from 2019-2022 — was founder and president of Special Events Entertainment, Portsmouth, Va. Prior to his election to serve as a member of the ARA Board of Directors, Fitzwater was part of The […]
TRD expert-led tent training
February 12th, 2025
Join us in-person for a must-attend Fire Code Officials Tent Training, focused on proper tent anchoring—essential for occupant safety. Led by TRD Board Chairman Nick Deninno, this session will equip you with expert insights into plan review, permitting, and inspection best practices to ensure safe and compliant tent installations. Take your training further by adding the TRD […]
TRD to Host Trainings in California in February
February 4th, 2025
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) is hosting a series of tent professional courses and networking opportunities at Choura Events in Torrance, CA, on February 25–26, 2025. Attendees will enjoy two days of expert-led training, hands-on demonstrations and exclusive networking. The three training opportunities include Essentials of Tent Anchoring Course, Fire Code Tent Anchoring Class and […]
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada on pause for 30 days
February 4th, 2025
President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, which were expected to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The president […]
Tent OX acquires The Extractor
February 3rd, 2025
Tent OX, Mechanicsburg, Pa., a provider of labor-saving automation for the event rental industry, has acquired The Extractor, a hydraulic stake puller. The Extractor was originally developed and distributed by Mike Hess, owner of Hess Tent Rental, Manheim, Pa. The Extractor will be rebranded as OXtractor and integrated into the Tent OX suite of tools. Tent OX has […]
CORT Events reveals top event design trends of 2025
February 3rd, 2025
Photo courtesy of CORT Events and GK Photography. CORT Events, Chantilly, Va., a furniture rental company for the exhibition and events industry, has announced its top design trends for 2025. “Modern event design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about creating an environment that achieves objectives that resonate with attendees. Every piece of furniture, every […]