Some 79 percent of party and event rental experts predict a good year in 2015, according to the latest research from Special Events magazine

Special events business news includes Party Reflections' acquisition of the equipment assets of Poythress Tent Rentals

As The Special Event turns 30, we introduce the new Gala Award trophy

Special events news this week includes a new director of catering and special events at the London West Hollywood and a new facility for Modern Line Furniture

New products for event planners include the Spike candlestick, PosterMyWall online poster design service, and size guide for step-and-repeats

According to the latest survey from Penton Research, conducted annually for Special Events, a healthy 81 percent of respondents expect 2015 will be as good or better for their event work as last year. 

Peterson Party Center, No. 5 on the Special Events list of big event rental companies, has just received a fresh influx of capital to expand its operations.