811 Dig

April 1, 2025  |  Business

In the tenting industry, safe digging and staking are more than just best practices; they’re non-negotiable. Improper staking can lead to serious injuries, costly damage or worse. That’s where the 811 Underground Service Alert program comes in. This free nationwide service marks underground util…
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Project Showcase: Element Event Solutions

April 1, 2025  |  Projects, Showcase

Each summer at Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada, Tennis Canada hosts the National Bank Open presented by Rogers (formerly Rogers Cup)—a tournament that hosts the world’s best tennis players from the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) tours. And for at…
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Tenting a transformation

April 1, 2025  |  Installation Spotlight, Projects

In the summer of 2024, Houston Tents & Events (HTE) joined the producers of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to film a special episode in the Houston, Texas, area. The episode, featuring HTE’s behind-the-scenes contributions, aired Jan. 30 on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.…
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Weddings that wow

April 1, 2025  |  Features

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the historic Bellosguardo in Montecito, Calif., has hosted countless parties and events—but none as large or complex as the 500-person wedding recently executed on a hot August night by 24/7 Events, Valencia, Calif.
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Lighting the mood

April 1, 2025  |  Features

Lighting is crucial for setting the desired mood for any event, whether it’s providing theatrical flair or showcasing centerpieces or even lighting walkways to ensure guests’ safety. Today’s lighting options seem limitless, ranging from fairy lights and pendants to classic or contemporary chan…
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Restroom trailers: A better way to go

April 1, 2025  |  Features

Porta potties have their place, but most agree it’s not at weddings. Even for the most laid-back affairs, the presence of porta potties can have a dampening effect on the festivities, potentially causing guests to leave the celebration early. As David Sauers Jr., CEO and co-founder of Royal Restro…
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How to keep from being sued

April 1, 2025  |  Business, Tips and Techniques

A client recently asked me what seemed like a simple question: “How can I keep from getting sued? Aside from the obvious answer (which necessarily involves either a fortune or a gravestone), my answer, with some explanation, was: “Make yourself the least appealing target of what will likely be s…
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Managing the Gen X employee

April 1, 2025  |  Business, Shelf Life

Everyone seems to want to figure out the younger kids, but what if you are a younger manager who is charged with leading a person born in the 60s and 70s? Not many instruction manuals out there for this cohort. Since I happen to be a member of this forgotten generation, I thought I would take a few …
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