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Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants
October 28th, 2025
U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin Tillery, a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University. 👉 Take the survey […]
California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill
October 27th, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging and ski wax. Additionally, the bill would have prohibited the distribution, sale or […]
Just 4 Fun Party Rentals relocates to new Santa Barbara facility
October 24th, 2025
Just 4 Fun Party Rentals, a full-service event rental company founded in 2007, plans to relocate to a larger facility in its home community of Santa Barbara, Calif., effective Oct. 31, 2025. The new location provides expanded warehouse and logistics space to support weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across the Santa Barbara area. “Our […]
Event Rents expands with new Colorado Springs location
October 24th, 2025
Event Rents, Englewood, Colo., opened a new location in Colorado Springs, marking its fourth site in the Mountain West. The company said the new facility will better serve southern Colorado with tents, tablescapes, elevated furniture and a large selection of linen collections. “For more than 30 years, Event Rents has partnered with clients to bring […]
In memoriam: Tony Miani
October 24th, 2025
Armando Anthony (Tony) Miani, 99, Latham, N.Y., died Oct. 14, 2025. Miani and his wife, Nancy, founded A to Z Rental Center, Albany, N.Y., which later grew to include About Town Party Rentals and Balloons. Miani is survived by his sister, Philemona DeMichele; children, Mark (Kathryn) Miani, Marisa (James) Reed, Gina (Steve) Detwiler, and John […]
In memoriam: Richard Crum
October 8th, 2025
E. Richard Crum, 85, died Sept. 7, 2025, in Kyle, Texas. Following a public sector career in social services that spanned two decades, Crum turned to entrepreneurship, launching several business ventures, real estate investments and land speculation projects. Alongside his wife, Delores Crum, he co-founded Premiere Events, Austin, Texas. Crum is survived by his wife, Delores; […]
Toast of the Town acquires Alaska Event Services
October 8th, 2025
Toast of the Town, Anchorage, Alaska, has acquired Anchorage-based Alaska Event Services (AES). Founded in 2015, Toast of the Town is a women-owned event planning and marketing agency that serves as the only event planning and management preferred provider for the state of Alaska. AES, established in 2004, is a wedding, trade show and convention event […]
PRO EM acquires Top Productions
October 8th, 2025
Phoenix-based PRO EM National Event Services, a nationwide event rental agency, acquired Top Productions, an event flooring and structure solutions company based in Richmond, Calif. According to PRO EM National Event Services, this acquisition will expand its inventory of flooring, scaffolding, mezz deck and double-deck structures. With locations in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago and Orlando, PRO EM […]
Don’t skip background checks before hiring
October 1st, 2025
Every new employee brings a possible threat to your business. Those threats include theft, sexual harassment, physical violence, identity theft, fraud and drug use. The potential for ruinous legal actions is higher today than ever before. That’s why a background check before you hire an applicant could save your business. However, it’s essential that background […]
Gearing up for glory
October 1st, 2025
Photo courtesy of Envious Media. The Soap Box Derby is back by popular demand and ready to roll at the 2026 ATA Tent Expo, taking place January 27–29 at Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. After a thrilling debut at the 2024 Expo, the derby is now one of the most anticipated events on the Tent […]