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PFAS labeling law updates for Connecticut
December 23rd, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut requires that certain types of products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) be labeled. Textile-related products include apparel, carpets and rugs, fabric treatments, juvenile products, textile furnishings, and upholstered furniture. According to the order, acceptable label phrasing includes: “‘Contains PFAS,’ ‘Made with PFAS,’ ‘Made with PFAS chemicals,’ ‘Made with […]
Deninno selected to receive ARA Industry Impact Award
December 4th, 2025
Nick Deninno, founder of B&R Innovations/Block And Roll, Bethpage, N.Y., has been selected to receive the 2025 American Rental Association (ARA) Industry Impact Award. The Industry Impact Award recognizes a manufacturer supplier and/or independent manufacturer representative rental industry professional who made a significant impact on the association and/or industry during the past two years. As a […]
OSHA’s Small Business Safety and Health Handbook available now
December 4th, 2025
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have developed a handbook to provide small business employers with workplace safety and health information. The handbook — available in English and Spanish — summarizes the benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists for […]
In memoriam: Sue Thomas Hooks
December 4th, 2025
Sue Thomas Hooks, 95, died Nov. 23, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Hooks and her late husband, Maurice Wayne Hooks, founded Chair and Equipment Rentals in Charlotte in 1958. That business later grew to become Party Reflections, a regional brand with locations across North and South Carolina. Hooks worked alongside her husband in the business for more […]
Premiere Events marks 25th anniversary in Austin
December 4th, 2025
Premiere Events marked its 25th anniversary Nov. 19 with a “Not Our First Rodeo” Diamonds & Denim celebration at Springdale Station in Austin, Texas. The event brought together clients, employees, community leaders and industry partners to recognize founder Delores Crum, CERP and the company’s growth since it was founded in 1999. The anniversary theme combined Premiere’s […]
MC&A Event Rentals expands to Maui
December 4th, 2025
MC&A Event Rentals, a Hawaiian-based event rental company, expanded to the island of Maui with a new warehouse on the Valley Isle. The company said the facility, located on the northwest side of the island in Wailuku, houses everything from chairs and linens to specialty furniture for weddings and corporate events. The Maui store also […]
Pinnacle Event Rentals expands to Winnipeg
December 4th, 2025
Pinnacle Event Rentals, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, opened its second location in Winnipeg, expanding its brand across the Great White North. The company said after a recording breaking summer, which consisted of more than 110 tent installations in nearly 50 Manitoba communities, the natural next step was to expand to Winnipeg. Clients will have access to […]
Washington adopts new PFAS restrictions
December 2nd, 2025
The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, building upon existing PFAS restrictions. “With this rule, Washington continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS contamination skyrocket, prevention is the most rational solution,” says Cheri Peele, director of […]
What is your business worth?
December 2nd, 2025
Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession? Determining value So what is the value of […]
2025 Premier Product Showcase, part 2
December 2nd, 2025
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations and turn a profit. This issue includes […]