City built for athletes requires more than 100 tents

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sue Hegarty For employees of Lincoln Tent Inc. of Lincoln, Neb., building a Special Olympics Town for the 2010 USA National Games in July may have felt a bit like an episode of “The Amazing Race.” The event required more than 100 tents at 11 venues, including golf courses, soccer fiel…
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What to consider before expanding your business

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt Location: I want to pick a place that is going to be viable year-round and build long-lasting relationships with companies that use our services 12 months of the year who can help us grow.—Douglas Crowe, Party Reflections Inc. (describing the company’s expansion in…
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Shelter helps as victim rebuilds life, school

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jill C. Lafferty Many units of the disaster relief shelter manufactured by Economy Tent International, Miami, Fla., have made their way to Haiti through individuals and organizations involved in humanitarian aid. The shelter’s design includes wheelchair accessibility, which proved especiall…
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Setting the mood with seating arrangements

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jennifer Sellers Seating arrangements help set the tone for an event. Straight rows with squared edges focus attention on a company meeting or conference speaker. Curving chairs around a wedding party helps to create an intimate atmosphere. Using benches can create a community atmosphere by reduc…
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Customize tents with Velon

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Meleah Maynard Fabric liners are popular in Northern California. But in the last few years, Moises Navarro, director of sales for Hartmann Studios in Richmond, has seen many clients opt for liners made of Velon, a fire-retardant plastic. Velon liners require more labor to install, but many client…
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The HIRE Act and capital expenditures

January 1, 1970  |  Management

In addition to providing tax breaks for hiring unemployed people, the newly–passed HIRE Act extends the 2008 and 2009 expensing thresholds so that businesses can write off up to $250,000 of certain capital expenditures, subject to a phase–out once expenditures exceed $800,000, in lieu of…
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Site safety standards

January 1, 1970  |  Safety & Codes

When Ken Keberle, technical resources director at Karl’s Event Rental, Oak Creek, Wis., took a crew to Vancouver, B.C., Canada, for a tent installation, the group encountered stringent Canadian safety requirements. A lot of those requirements—such as wearing fluorescent vests and hard ha…
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Reusing printed tents

January 1, 1970  |  News

Because of the expense, most end users of custom printed tents plan to use the structures for multiple events. “Many are transported around the country to various events, while others are used as more semipermanent structures at stadiums or parks for advertising and shelter,” says Jay Ho…
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More options in wedding accessories

January 1, 1970  |  Trend Watch

The focus on more playful decor is resulting in a new freedom to mix things up—table sizes, chair styles, linens, table cloths and even sashes and bows. Couples are using a combination of round and square tables, rather than being limited to one shape or size; they’re throwing in lounge …
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Challenges when importing from China

January 1, 1970  |  News

From 1997 through 2004, imports from China increased almost 300 percent. Despite a 2004 Memorandum of Understanding between that country and the United States on safety issues, the number of product seizures and recalls increased as well. In 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announce…
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