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]
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]
IAAPA Updates Amusement Park Industry Amid Corona Virus Concerns
As the global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to spread rapidly and impact attractions around the world, concern for your business, health and safety remains top of mind. IAAPA is here to ... [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]
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]
Northwest Showmens Club Safety Seminar wraps up another year of safety
The Northwestern Showmens Club Safety Seminar concluded it's 40th continuous year of teaching safety to the outdoor amusement industry where over 125 students attended. During the seminar, over ... [read more]
2020 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo To Close Early Amid Coronavirus Fears
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Official Statement:2020 NEWS UPDATE In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston ... [read more]
DHS to Release an additional 35,000 H-2B Visas in Two Waves
The Department of Homeland Security announced today that it plans to release an additional 35,000 H-2B visas. The release will come in two waves, the first 20,000 visas to be released on April ... [read more]
Source: Trump Administration to Release 45,000 H-2B Visas
A report surfaced late Thursday night from the Wall Street Journal that the Trump Administration plans to release 45,000 H-2B Visas in two waves. The first wave of 20,000 to be available ... [read more]
