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Consumer spending fell for first time in nearly two years
March 3, 2025 | Industry News, News
Consumer spending in the U.S. dropped 0.2 percent in January—the first monthly decline since March 2023.
Element Event Solutions partners with Invictus Games 2025
February 27, 2025 | Industry News, News
Canadian event and tent rental provider Element Event Solutions served as an Official Supporter for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which took place Feb. 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., Canada. The event is an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured or sic…
Smartstage enters Las Vegas event rental staging market
February 27, 2025 | Industry News, News
Smartstage, Las Vegas, a venue solutions provider with more than 50 years of experience in the staging industry, is expanding its offerings to include event rental staging in Las Vegas. The company is introducing tailored rental staging solutions designed to meet the needs of the city’s surging ev…
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27, 2025 | Industry News, News
The USTR opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China as tariffs are slated to begin.
In memoriam: Michael Fitzwater
February 12, 2025 | Industry News, News
Michael Patrick Fitzwater, 56, Suffolk, Va., died Feb. 8, 2025. Fitzwater — who served as American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two director from 2019-2022 — was founder and president of Special Events Entertainment, Portsmouth, Va. Prior to his election to serve as a member of the ARA Board …
TRD expert-led tent training
February 12, 2025 | ATA Events, ATA News, Events, News
Join us in-person for a must-attend Fire Code Officials Tent Training, focused on proper tent anchoring—essential for occupant safety. Led by TRD Board Chairman Nick Deninno, this session will equip you with expert insights into plan review, permitting, and inspection best practices to ensure…
TRD to Host Trainings in California in February
February 4, 2025 | News
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) is hosting a series of tent professional courses and networking opportunities at Choura Events in Torrance, CA, on February 25–26, 2025. Attendees will enjoy two days of expert-led training, hands-on demonstrations and exclusive networking. The three training opportu…
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada on pause for 30 days
February 4, 2025 | Industry News, News
President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, whic…
Tent OX acquires The Extractor
February 3, 2025 | Company News, News
Tent OX, Mechanicsburg, Pa., a provider of labor-saving automation for the event rental industry, has acquired The Extractor, a hydraulic stake puller. The Extractor was originally developed and distributed by Mike Hess, owner of Hess Tent Rental, Manheim, Pa. The Extractor will be rebranded as…
CORT Events reveals top event design trends of 2025
February 3, 2025 | Industry News, News, Trend Watch
CORT Events, Chantilly, Va., a furniture rental company for the exhibition and events industry, has announced its top design trends for 2025. “Modern event design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about creating an environment that achieves objectives that resonate with attendees. Every piece o…