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Made in the Shade Tent Rentals: From a side gig to festivals

November 1st, 2025

Nancy and Donald Vasquez first got into the tent rental business in 1990. Two of their sons have since taken on leadership roles in Made in the Shade Tent Rentals. Pictured are (from left) Kevin (COO), Nancy (CFO), and Donny (CEO) Vasquez. Image: Rudy Meyers Photography Whether it’s a huge concert, street festival, corporate gala […]

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Textiles and Lifestyle

February 1st, 2020

Textiles have become more responsive, providing health and wellness benefits while creating worlds of possibilities for manufacturers and users alike.  by Pamela Mills-Senn It wasn’t long ago that the demands placed on textiles were relatively straightforward. Whether apparel, furnishings, car seats, bedding, medical fabrics or others, textiles were tasked with meeting a generally standard set […]

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