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U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal
April 20th, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 Court of International Trade ruling that deemed the duties illegal. The […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17th, 2026
ATA Women in Textiles Summit participants. Image: Devin Steele More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The […]
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 15th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the association and its activities. The ATA Leadership Development Committee […]
Euphoria Event Solutions acquired by Choura Events
April 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Choura Events. Euphoria Event Solutions, Windsor, Conn., has been acquired by Choura Events, Torrance, Calif. The transaction was completed in January 2026. Euphoria Event Solutions was founded in 2006 by Stephen McKay, who now serves as east coast general manager of Euphoria Event Solutions, a Choura Events-owned company. “While ownership has changed, we want to reassure […]
24/7 Events acquires AV Party Rentals
April 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of 24/7 Events. 24/7 Events, Valencia, Calif., has acquired AV Party Rentals, Newhall, Calif. The transition brings together two long-time, family-owned businesses that have served event rental customers in Southern California’s Santa Clarita community for more than 50 years. AV Party Rentals was founded in 1968 as All Valley Rental Center. The business was purchased by Pat […]
Party Reflections expands in North Carolina with latest acquisition
April 6th, 2026
Party Reflections, based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired Creative Solutions Special Events, an event rental company in Belmont, N.C. Founded in 1958, Party Reflections said this addition will expand its presence in the greater Charlotte market and reinforce its commitment to service and inventory across the Carolinas and the Southeast. “Our combined strengths create a […]
Inc. recognizes Houston Tents & Event
April 2nd, 2026
Photo courtesy of Houston Tents & Events. Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that Houston Tents & Events has been ranked No. 71 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southwest. The region includes […]
Element Event Solutions introduces nine new design themes
April 1st, 2026
Element Event Solutions, a Canadian provider of rentals, tents and event services, launches its newest collection, the company’s boldest and most extensive product release in its more than 115 years in business. Featuring more than 200 new pieces, the collection introduces nine thoughtfully designed themes that bring together furniture, linens, tabletop elements, decor, and drapery, […]
Tent Expo 2026
April 1st, 2026
Morning dawns on acres of tents and products on display at Tent Expo 2026. All photos courtesy of Envious Media. Between the golf tournament, Soapbox Derby, hands-on training and certification courses, and several acres of tents, exhibit booths and rental equipment to visit, attendees at this year’s Tent Expo were doing anything but “wasting away” […]
Company profile: Made in the Shade Tent Rental
April 1st, 2026
MITS installed a variety of tents to house vendors, exhibits and more at the 2025 California Capital Airshow. Photo courtesy of Made in the Shade Tent Rentals and Mark E. Loper Photography. Whether it’s a huge concert, street festival, corporate gala or other large event where a sea of tents suddenly materializes to house the […]