Amusement Park News

  James K. Judkins of JKJ Workforce will be holding an educational seminar covering various topics pertaining to the H-2B guest worker program at this year's IISF Trade Show.  Currently, demand for H-2B visas is at an all-time high and is estimated that over 2/3 of applicants will not receive their workers this year under the current cap restraints of 66,000 workers annually (33,000 per cap).  Anyone who counts on guest workers through the H-2B program is encouraged to attend.The seminar is titled "H-2B Balancing Act - Practical, Political, Strategies for Survival in This New Abnormal" and will be conducted inside the Carousel Pavilion on the trade show grounds.  The seminar will take place on Thursday, February 18 from 1-4pm and is free for all trade show attendees.Speakers include James K. Judkins, President of JKJ Workforce and Secretary/Treasurer of The Seasonal Employment Alliance, and Leon Sequeira, employment attorney and former Assistant Secretary of Labor in ...   [read more]

  South Florida Fair officials announced the traditional 2021 South Florida Fair is being canceled to be replaced with a South Florida “Mini” Fair, which will be presented outdoors at the fairgrounds, during the original fair dates of January 15-31. In essence, this newly planned mini fair is a scaled back version of the annual South Florida Fair and will still feature many of the fair's favorite activities.“This decision came about due to growing concerns about the safety of our guests during this pandemic,” said Vicki Chouris, the fair's president & CEO.  “Hosting a scaled back, outdoor version of our traditional fair will still allow fairgoers to enjoy a fun-filled event.  Mini but mighty with maximum fun is what we plan to present!” Until recently, the fair has been planning to run the full event on its traditional dates but the mini-fair announcement came suddenly as 2020 came to a close. The new South Florida Mini Fair will include ...   [read more]