Amusement Park News

  Berk Enterprises is proud to announce its new partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a national leader in the fight against childhood cancer. Known as the original innovators of the iconic lemonade cup, Berk Enterprises is excited to collaborate with ALSF to launch a special 16-ounce paper cup that shares the organization's colors and message. A portion of the proceeds from every case of cups sold will be donated back to ALSF to help fund vital cancer research and support for children and families affected by the disease.Founded in 2005, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation began as the vision of four-year-old Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who wanted to help doctors find a cure for cancer. Her spirit and determination have inspired millions, and ALSF has since raised over $300 million, funding research projects across the country. This meaningful partnership aligns with Berk's values and legacy of community support, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality, ...   [read more]

  The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday, January 10, 2025 that all slots for returning H-2B workers for the first half of the 2025 H-2B cap have been fulfilled.  These petitions were for workers with a start date of March 31, 2025 or earlier.   As stated on USCIS' web site: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025 with start dates on or before March 31, 2025, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2025 TFR). Jan. 7, 2025 was the final receipt date for petitions requesting supplemental H-2B visas under the FY 2025 first half returning worker allocation. It has been reported that all petitions received after January 7 will be returned.Employers who filed for the second half of the cap with start dates on April 1 or after were entered into a ...   [read more]

  Charlotte, NC – The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is excited to announce the addition of 16-hours of comprehensive amusement ride inspection courses conducted entirely in Spanish at its 38th Annual Safety Seminar. These will occur from Monday, January 27, to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Hilton Charlotte Airport in Charlotte, NC. NAARSO, a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety within the amusement industry, invites traveling shows, amusement parks, water parks, and other facilities to have team members attend this who are involved with the inspection of amusement rides and whose first language is Spanish. This new educational offering is designed to provide fundamental training across multiple disciplines involved in inspecting amusement rides and devices, including: Electronics Hydraulics Industry Standards Ride Inspection Techniques And more! The courses will be available in both virtual and in-person formats. ...   [read more]