As Hurricane Alex brews in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil spill that erupted two months ago is brewing a strange world for special event professionals in the region, with some facing a drastic falloff in business and others finding an ironic windfal...

The April 20 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is not only spoiling local special events but shaking the confidence of event professionals miles away from threatened beaches. Miramar Beach, Fla.-based Yours Truly Weddings usually handles m...

Whether it's a huge expansion or a tiny tweak, party rental companies are doing exciting things with their warehouse and showroom space.

Los Angeles-based event rental powerhouse Classic Party Rentals announced today that Pedro Mata has taken the post of president and chief executive officer. Mata, who has served as interim CEO since September, will run the company out of its Los ...

Although no one is ready to celebrate quite yet, most event rental operators see a break in the business clouds this year. The annual Special Events event rental forecast for 2010 shows a brighter mood among operators, with fully 52 percent expe...

Although no one is ready to celebrate yet, most event rental operators see a break in the business clouds in 2010

What a year--to forget. For our major players in party rental, 2009 has been tough. Indeed, with the exception of a few firms that made out big with big events such as the U.S. presidential inauguration and the 2010 Olympics coming up in Februar...

John C. Campanelli, president and CEO of Los Angeles-based rental powerhouse Classic Party Rentals, resigned his post today. Classic's acting CEO will be Pedro Mata, according to Classic spokesperson Christine Merser. Mata, who has an extensive ...