Arena and Harlequin celebrate new partnership

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

In October, Arena Group and Harlequin Marquees marked their new joint venture with an extravagant launch party in Dubai. More than 350 event professionals from Dubai and Abu Dhabi gathered in a newly imported double-decker structure on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to celebrate the partnersh…
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Utility company cleared of installers’ deaths

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) of Little Rock, Ark., has been cleared of liability for the deaths of two men who were killed while moving a fully assembled tent during a 2004 festival in Fayetteville, Ark. In total, three people died and three were injured in the accident. Northwest Arkans…
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Binford joins Experient

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Rick Binford has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing at Experient, based in Twinsburg, Ohio. Visit www.experient-inc.com.
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American Furniture Rentals opens new warehouse and showroom

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

American Furniture Rentals, Pennsauken, N.J., has opened a warehouse and showroom in Las Vegas at 1055 American Pacific Drive, Suite 110, Henderson, Nev. Visit www.afrevents.com.
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Barto receives Creative Spirit award

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Denise Barto, CEO of AAA Rentals and its event division, All Occasions, is the 2008 recipient of Charleston magazine’s Creative Spirit award. Barto was awarded the recognition for her long career of supporting charitable causes. Visit www.alloccasionsparty.com.
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California Portable Dance Floor awarded

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

The U.S. Local Business Association has selected California Portable Dance Floor, Camarillo, Calif., for the 2008 Best of Camarillo award in the Party Supplies Rental category. Visit www.cpdfc.com.
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Eureka! launches new Web site

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Eureka! has unveiled a newly designed Web site, which includes expanded product photos, spec information and downloads of technical manuals. Visit www.eurekapartytents.com.
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Karl’s named supplier to 2010 Olympics

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Karl’s Event Rental, Milwaukee, Wis., has been named as an official supplier to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with plans to provide 1 million square feet of tenting for the games. Visit www.karls.com.
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Event planners brave the mountains

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Two Colorado event professionals find their wedding planning niche and bloom. By Shelby Gonzalez When Scott King and Heather Wheten (now Heather King) met on www.perfectmatch.com in 2005, it was, well, a perfect match. The following July, the two said “I do” on a mountaintop in Glenwood …
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Structures create temporary event environments

October 1, 2008  |  News

Air Dimensional Design (AirDD) has introduced new temporary environments for the special events industry. The new Tentations™ units are 8 feet tall and are made of fire-retardant fabric. The structures can be quickly set up to create private dining spaces, lounges, corporate environments or ba…
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