UPDATED: H-2B Rule for 35,000 Supplemental Visas On Hold
DHS temporarily reverses decision on supplemental visa release
Amid the COVID-19 crisis that virtually shut down the entire country, many have forgotten about one of the carnival industry's other concerns, the H-2B labor crisis. After months of pleading ... [read more]
Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) Addresses Federal Relief for Fairs and Festivals
On March 24, 2020, Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) addressed federal relief and the impact COVID-19 has had on festivals and fairs. Senator Blunt is the 4th ranked Representative in the ... [read more]
Johnny M Tolve of Tolve Presentations Passes
It is with extreme sadness to report the loss of another great showman, Johnny M Tolve, owner of Tolve Presentations. John passed away at his home in Florida unexpectedly over the ... [read more]
Waterloo Tent and Tarp Announces Temporary Closing
Waterloo Tent & Shade Creations production facilities will be closed for the next two weeks. At this time all sales and some administrative personnel will be available remotely to continue a ... [read more]
OABA's Debbie Powers Addresses Carnival Industry during Coronavirus Shutdown
The following is a message from 2020 Outdoor Amusement Business Association Chairwoman, Debbie Powers. It was recently sent out to all OABA members via the organizations weekly e-mail ... [read more]
Firestone Financial's Michael Smith, Addresses COVID-19 Pandemic
CEO takes a business-as-usual approach
Over the last two years Firestone Financial has written over $300MM in loans to the amusement, carnival, FEC, vending, and fitness industries. We've built countless partnerships with the franchises, ... [read more]
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association Wraps Up Inaugural Safety Conference
Columbus, OH – The Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA) staged a successful inaugural Midwest Safety & Operations Conference Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at ... [read more]
OABA seeking Federal Relief for those negatively impacted in the Carnival and Fair Industry
On March 17, the OABA released the following statement regarding the carnival industry adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our industry, for the most part, is shut down until at least the ... [read more]
Statement from Wade Shows to the Industry Regarding COVID-19
Wade Shows' President, Frank Zaitshik, issued the following statement to the amusement industry regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic.Dear Friends and Colleagues,In the wake of this unprecedented pandemic, ... [read more]
CDC Recommends Canceling Events with over 50 Attendees for Eight Weeks
In a release issued on March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that event organizers who are planning events that consist of over 50 attendees postpone or ... [read more]
