Amusement Park News

  Carol Wisdom, 68, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado January 5th, 2026. She was born May 17, 1957, in Sterling, Colorado, to Gerald “Jerry” and Elaine Wisdom.She spent her childhood traveling the country with her parents, working on the family carnival until around the age of 14, when the carnival was sold and the family transitioned into full-time manufacturing. She graduated from Sterling High School and later attended college at the University of Northern Colorado.Following college, she joined the family business, Forsythe & Dowis Rides, manufacturing amusement rides delivered worldwide. She devoted more than 50 years to the amusement ride industry. She was blessed to work alongside her parents and her brother, Victor Wisdom, whom she dearly loved throughout those years. Her love of family was extraordinary, and working together as a family was one of the great blessings of her life.Service to others was central to her life. She ...   [read more]

  Just before the new year, the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor announced the release of an additional 35,000 H-2B visas to supplement the standard annual cap of 66,000 visas for fiscal year 2026. This represents nearly a 50 percent reduction in the number of supplemental visas issued in each of the previous three years. It remains unclear whether the additional visas will be distributed in two separate allocations or released all at once. In prior years, a portion of supplemental visas was reserved for workers from the Northern Triangle countries. However, today’s announcement does not specify whether a similar carve-out will apply this year. While the OABA and the Seasonal Employment Alliance remain focused on efforts to secure permanent cap relief, it is uncertain whether such legislation will pass in time to provide relief for employers during the 2026 season.The official release is below: The Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing ...   [read more]

  Charleston, SC – December 2, 2025 – CandyMachines.com, a leading provider of vending and amusement machines for over 50 years, is excited to announce two significant internal promotions and welcomed two new team members to support the company’s ongoing expansion and commitment to operational excellence. These organizational updates reflect the company’s continued investment in leadership development and its dedication to attracting top-tier talent.Two Internal Promotions Strengthen Leadership TeamCandyMachines.com is pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of two long-standing team members whose leadership, performance, and commitment to the company’s mission have earned them expanded roles. Chis Birch has been promoted to Director of Operations. In this role, Chris will oversee the day to day operations of the company, leading initiatives to further enhance shipping and receiving, product development and customer support. Since re-joining ...   [read more]