How the Government Shutdown Affects the H-2B Program
The ongoing government shutdown has arrived at a critical point in the year, a period that typically brings clarity and stability to the H-2B visa program for 2026. The Seasonal Employment Alliance ... [read more]
Arthur P. Forcier of Gopher State Expositions Passes
It is with rgeat sadness to announce the passing of Arthur Forcier of Minnesota based Gopher State Expositions.Funeral services will be 3:30PM Friday October 10, 2025 at the Williams Dingmann Family ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair Announces 2025 Best Awards
St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair presented awards to 12 of the very best of the State Fair's nearly 1,000 commercial exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food and beverage vendors ... [read more]
Ron Weber Passes
Ron Weber passed away September 2, 2025 after a 5 year battle with thyroid cancer. Passionate about the outdoor amusement business, Ron participated in just about every aspect of the ... [read more]
Lifelong Showman, Norb Kedrowicz, Passes
Norb Kedrowicz passed away August 9 in Lufkin, Texas. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on May 12, 1945, the last of six children. He attended Sacred Heart elementary school in Polonia, ... [read more]
Dale Merriam of Merriams Midway Shows Passes
As reported by the Showmen's League of America, Dale Merriam, owner of Merriam's Midway Shows passed on July 4, 2025 at the age of 86.Dale was a Showmen's League of America Past President and ... [read more]
Big Beautiful Bill Passes the Senate, but without H-2B Relief
On Tuesday, the senate passed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and is currently pending final review by the house. Despite efforts by the Seasonal Employment Alliance (SEA) to get ... [read more]
Recreation by Design Sales Manager, Johnny Martin, Retires
Recreation By Design announces several staffing changes within the company starting with the promotion of Marcus Colon, who has been promoted to sales territory manager. Prior to this promotion, ... [read more]
Carnival Industry Veteran, Tim Nelson, Passes
Timothy Nelson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 with family by his side after a vigorous battle with cancer. He was born February 11, 1958 in Aurora, IL. To Arthur and Elaine Nelson.Tim worked ... [read more]
James (Jimmy) Godfrey McBride, Sr. Passes
James Godfrey McBride, Sr., 83 of Eden, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home.A funeral service was held at 11am Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden. James ... [read more]
