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A steep grade and a tree require feats of engineering
January 1st, 1970
By Jamie Swedberg One of the most challenging installations Cincinnati-based All Occasions Event Rental ever did started out sounding perfectly simple. Plenty of people have summer weddings in their backyards, after all—it’s nothing unusual. So when Tommy Wilson, the company’s tent division manager, first spoke to the bride-to-be, he wasn’t concerned, even though the tent […]
A large event succeeds despite limited access and space
January 1st, 1970
By Jamie Swedberg The road to the clients’ property on the Potomac River wasn’t actually a road at all; it was a narrow path with a steep slope on one side, surfaced with garden pavers. It was the sort of road that is perfectly navigable with a truck, but substantially less so for a massive […]
What makes a tent installation challenging?
January 1st, 1970
By Jamie Swedberg Professionals in the tent rental industry often use “tent on the side of a mountain” as a sort of humerous shorthand for a tough installation. But in reality, a difficult job doesn’t always look hard to an untrained observer. “Sometimes it’s not the physical challenges of the site at all,” points out […]
Liner handling tips
January 1st, 1970
By Holly O’Dell Handling liners appropriately will give them a longer shelf life. “It is so important to handle these things that go up and come down carefully to minimize the cleanup,” says Jimmy Parks, vice president of sales for Karl’s Event Services, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wis. “In clearspan tents, when you hang them […]
Glamping structures are easy on the environment
January 1st, 1970
By Janice Kleinschmidt EcoCamp Patagonia, which opened in 2000, had reached its maximum capacity (recommended by ecotourism codes) of 30 guests. In August, the Chilean eco-hotel decided to relocate up the hill in the Torres del Paine National Park. The move was expected to be complete by Oct.1—thanks to the makeup of its accommodations: 14 […]
Event pros on a mission: event industry gives back
January 1st, 1970
Although only a year old, Event Pros Take Action (EPTA), formerly Operation Outreach, has already made a difference in the lives of two families, and volunteers and supporters are preparing for another effort this summer. Susie Perelman, owner of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based linen company Mosaic, and Stacy Mehalik, also of Mosaic, founded EPTA in 2011 to […]
Party favors: upselling components of graduation commencements
January 1st, 1970
By Maura Keller Upselling components for graduation commencements and parties is both profitable and a way to create a fun and memorable event for clients. With colleges and universities in particular, John Creedon of Creedon and Co. Inc. has seen increases and enhancements in audiovisual production equipment, sounds systems and staging. “We see a lot […]
Colorful trends: event pros make suggestions
January 1st, 1970
By Danielle Beurteaux The three major colors we offer in leather furniture are white, black and brown. White does very well for social events, some corporate events; black does well for business events; brown goes well for sporting events like Super Bowl parties. —Mark Greason, AFR Event Furnishings When you’re in a recession, you want […]
Entering the disaster response market
January 1st, 1970
By Suzanne Wilson While business opportunities are found in the disaster response market, new entrants face many challenges. Five tent industry experts provide words of wisdom. “Be prepared for the worst. Do preliminary planning with your customers prior to any disaster response. When called into action, make sure your first response team members are ready […]
The tablet advantage
January 1st, 1970
By John Gehner Wedding industry veteran Alan Berg believes that touch-screen devices offer novel ways to conduct business, especially during meetings with prospective clients. “I recently recommended to one of my catering customers to have iPads® with them as they tour prospective brides around their facility. This way they can show them photos of what […]