2026 State of the industry

June 1, 2026  |  Business

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
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Measure twice, site visit once

June 1, 2026  |  Covered conversations

In my own operations at Houston Tents & Events, and in conversations with fellow tent industry leaders across the country, I’ve found that the biggest drain on profitability isn’t the equipment; it’s the “unknowns” we encounter on job sites. The most successful companies aren’t just …
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Inside job

June 1, 2026  |  Showcase

When event insiders and best friends Dakotah Terrace, owner of full-service floral provider Jardiniere Events in Hilton Head, S.C., and Devin Van Bortel, owner of Amazing Event Rentals in Hardeeville, S.C., decided to wed, they knew they could use their expertise to make their wedding day exactly wh…
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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

June 1, 2026  |  Features

Despite his company’s decades in the industry and his employees’ collective tenting experience, Ed Knight, president of EventQuip, Montgomeryville, Pa., leaves nothing to chance when it comes to installs. Rather than assuming everything will proceed smoothly, Knight and his team focus on all tha…
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Successful site visits

June 1, 2026  |  Features

A recent project at a local university seemed straightforward to Steve Campbell, general manager at L&A Tent & Event Rentals in Hamilton, N.J. The client had requested the team’s most cost-effective option: a white pole tent anchored by stakes.
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How to create a grand tentrance

June 1, 2026  |  Features

In the world of real estate, the mantra of “curb appeal” is paramount as it tends to set the tone for what’s to come inside the home. In the world of event tents, the entryway or formal “tentrance” of a tent is a similar concept—giving attendees the first and most lasting impression of a…
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Daring to delegate

June 1, 2026  |  Business, Shelf Life

One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur is learning how and when to delegate tasks. In the beginning, there was no one to hand tasks off to. You were the head cook and bottle washer and the buck stopped with you. As your company grew, you convinced others to join you, but unfortuna…
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Standardize excellence with SOPs

June 1, 2026  |  Business, Management

Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. The ability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on.
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