Tented gala on a runway

December 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

Two Chicago firms team up to pull off a fabulous tented gala on a new runway. After School Matters (ASM), a nonprofit organization benefitting Chicago teens, needed to raise the bar in order to raise funds at its annual gala, where event tickets sell for $1,500 per person. Tents set up on the newest…
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China’s tent market grows

October 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

China has been at the center of the world stage the last few months, bringing a great deal of exposure to what has been the world’s fastest-growing economy. The tent market in China has grown — along with the economy — over the last decade, according to industry experts. “Chi…
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Clearspan covers beachfront boutique

October 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

A sophisticated white clearspan acts as an ideal storefront for the launch of a new clothing line. Image and experience are everything when a company is positioning a new product line. When Walmart called on Miami-based EventStar to provide a backdrop for the launch of its new Metro 7™ clothin…
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U.S. Women’s Open sports top-of-the-line tents

October 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

Shaffer scores for its corporate clients with affordable luxury on the course. By Jessica Larscheid The U.S. Women’s Open is a pinnacle championship in women’s golf, and such a major event requires significant planning and top-of-the-line tents. In order to create the prestigious look ne…
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Event organizer considers tents and turf for festival

October 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

A food and wine festival organizer weighs the benefits and potential challenges of two location options. By Janice Kleinschmidt When he first came up with the idea of organizing a food and wine festival, Jeff Hocker thought the first golf course of Palm Springs, Calif., would make the perfect locati…
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Dome art rocks

October 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

Pacific Domes opens new doors for Dell with an ultra-creative dome solution. Just before the peak of festival season, Pacific Domes got a request from a marketing agency for a fully printed dome. Dell, the agency’s client, envisioned a dome with printed artwork to drive its Dell Summer Rocks c…
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Revised building codes impact Japan’s tent industry

August 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

By Kikuko Tagawa Although sporting events represent a growing market for tents in Japan, the tent industry overall is struggling with economic and regulatory issues that have taken their toll on the country. The skyrocketing price of oil is affecting most countries around the globe, but Japan is at …
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Tent company upholds ideals under pressure

August 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

Ellco Rentals works within the pressures of reality to produce a delightful 400-guest wedding. When a client comes to Ellco Rentals Ltd. with a dream wedding in mind, Alison Elliot knows it’s her job to create that ideal within the constraints of reality. In April, Elliot and her team erected …
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Tent company delivers rock star service

August 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

Australia’s Excel Events keeps its cool while dealing with last-minute site plan changes. Each year during Easter break, Australia rocks out with three huge music events in three different locations during the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival. With thousands of attendees, event organizers…
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Rain planning creates successful wedding

August 1, 2008  |  Project Briefs

A well-developed rain plan comes in handy for this Minnesota wedding. Multiple meetings, repeated site visits and hours spent on the phone going over details are some of the least glamorous aspects of throwing a large wedding. But the best rental people and planners know that elaborate preparation i…
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