Pertinent permit questions

January 1, 1970  |  News

Michael Marchialette, event management director for Classic Party Rentals–Chicago, developed a questionnaire for Classic salespeople to help gather information that might be required in the permitting process. The form includes questions such as these: In the event’s jurisdiction, is the…
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Scientific decor on a budget

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Meleah Maynard It’s true that creativity is born of necessity. Sometimes the need to do something exceptional on a budget can lead to some over-the-top stuff. Shereé Bochenek, creative director at Aprés Party & Tent Rental , recalls an event she did for Hormel Food Corp., …
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When to talk face-to-face with tent customers

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jamie Swedberg Technology is a boon to tent renters who want to keep customers in the loop. But there are two situations when an in-person meeting is almost always called for. The first is the initial brainstorming get-together for a once-in-a-lifetime event, especially if the clients are not pro…
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A tent renter and client share set-up space

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jamie Swedberg Some installations are challenging just by virtue of their size. That was the case for the project Torrance, Calif.-based Classic Tents took on for its client SANY Ltd., a Chinese construction crane and heavy machinery manufacturer. The project was a two-story pavilion at CONEXPO-C…
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A steep grade and a tree require feats of engineering

January 1, 1970  |  News

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…
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A large event succeeds despite limited access and space

January 1, 1970  |  News

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 mass…
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What makes a tent installation challenging?

January 1, 1970  |  News

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 ph…
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Liner handling tips

January 1, 1970  |  News

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 …
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Glamping structures are easy on the environment

January 1, 1970  |  News

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&mdash…
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Party favors: upselling components of graduation commencements

January 1, 1970  |  News

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…
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