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Innovation, insights at Advanced Textiles Expo and Emerging Technologies Conference 2025
August 30th, 2025
The textile industry is evolving fast, and Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, IN on November 5–7 is the place to be. This year’s event brings together industry experts covering sustainability, technology, business strategy and regulatory updates. Before the expo, Emerging Technologies Conference kicks off on Nov. 4 at the Indiana Convention Center. This one-day conference […]
Florida Event Decor acquires Chic Event Furniture
August 22nd, 2025
Florida Event Decor, Orlando, Fla., has acquired Chic Event Furniture, an event furniture rental company. The merger expands the company’s inventory, design capabilities and service coverage for clients across Florida and beyond. “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both companies and our clients,” said Jacob Becker, owner of Florida Event Decor. “By joining […]
U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs
August 20th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories added include wind turbines and their parts […]
President Trump extends pause on China tariff rate for 90 days
August 13th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This […]
President Trump announces several tariff rate modifications
August 1st, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced several modifications to tariff rates for various countries and imported products. The president has increased the tariff on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. Mexican goods will continue to be taxed at 25% after President Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and agreed not […]
Sustainable events
August 1st, 2025
With the economy and tariff issues taking up more than their fair share of the news cycle, the environment has seemingly been pushed off the radar. However, sustainability needs to remain a priority for individuals, companies and all levels of government, and of course, our events sector. From large festivals to intimate gatherings, we who […]
Project Showcase: Tents for Rent
August 1st, 2025
Scranton Rent-All subcontracted Tents for Rent to provide structures for a backyard wedding on the edge of a golf course in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The installation included a 40-by-60-foot cleartop Anchor Navi-Trac©, a 59-by-118-foot Aurora sailcloth, and three marquee walkways. When Scranton Rent-All in Throop, Pa., was hired to make wedding dreams […]
Installation Spotlight: Circus Sarasota
August 1st, 2025
Barnum and Bailey would marvel at Mexican-based architect Hector Mendoza Uribe’s forward-thinking 2023 redesign of the tent for Florida’s Circus Sarasota. Seeking a new design, model, structure and complete equipment overhaul, Circus Sarasota in Florida hired Carpas Y Lonas El Carrusel to create an eye-catching big top. Architect Hector Uribe Mendoza redesigned and manufactured the […]
Company profile: L & A Tent & Event Rentals
August 1st, 2025
After 40 years in business, Richardson says the overwhelming majority of their installs are for repeat clients, allowing the company to focus on customer relations and providing quality work instead of chasing new clients. Photo courtesy of Thomas Robert Clarke Photography. "In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO […]
Making AI work for your business
August 1st, 2025
Most companies likely would welcome an employee with a Ph.D. who works for $30 a month or a tool that makes employees more efficient. That’s exactly what artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly generative AI—aims to do for businesses of all sizes. The difference between generative AI and other forms of AI is that traditional AI relies on […]