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  • Published On: July 30, 2025

    From left: Bun B, Darren Randle and Brian Cushing. Photo courtesy of HTE. Houston Tents & Events (HTE), the city’s family-owned provider of tent and event rental services, has announced a new partnership with the Houston Texans. As part of the agreement, HTE will serve as a proud partner for event rental services. This milestone [...]

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  • Published On: July 24, 2025

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures that the organization said will make it easier for employers — especially small businesses — to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a [...]

  • Published On: July 24, 2025

    Lavish Event Rentals, Miami, has expanded to Orlando, bringing its collection of luxury rental items to central Florida. The company’s offerings include tableware from brands such as Hermès, Versace, Baccarat and Christofle, and a range of custom-built pieces and designs by architectural creatives like Philippe Starck, Frank Gehry and Florence Knoll. Lavish was born out of 2R [...]

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  • Published On: June 17, 2025

    William (Bill) Harry Pedersen, 84, died May 16, 2025. Pedersen was the president of Pedersen’s Rentals in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Pedersen joined the family-owned business in 1967. Under his leadership, the business expanded to additional locations and focused its inventory on event rental offerings exclusively. Industry service was a priority for Pedersen, as seen in [...]

  • Published On: June 17, 2025

    Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced the appointment of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Mike joined Herculite in 2010 and has served in progressively responsible roles within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager, he has played a [...]

  • Published On: May 23, 2025

    Party Track announces the passing of our founder and president, Larry Weeman, on May 18, 2025. Larry was the driving force behind Party Track, building it with a strong foundation of integrity, reliability, and respect—principles that have also shaped the valued relationships we hold with partners like you. While this is a significant loss for [...]

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