Event budgets in 2026 face rising taxes, labor costs, and hidden rental fees. Learn how smarter design, modular inventory, and transparent pricing can help planners control costs without sacrificing quality.
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Chicago raised its Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax from 11 % to 15 % effective January 1, 2026. Event rental companies and other businesses must update pricing, billing, and budgeting to reflect the higher tax on leased equipment and property.
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When it comes to event planning, seating plays a bigger role than most people realize. The right seating not only provides comfort but also sets the tone for the atmosphere you want to create. One versatile option that continues to…
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Scenic cubes fix the budget void in nationwide events. Compact shipping cuts drayage, tool-free setup saves labor, and brandable, reusable panels deliver high-impact stage backdrops for trade shows, conventions, and corporate meetings.
Continue Reading Scenic cubes are transforming stage design for corporate events, trade shows, and conventions. With compact shipping that lowers drayage, tool-free assembly that saves labor, and brand-ready panels for logos or illumination, they are the future of scenic backdrops—flexible, sustainable, and designed to maximize event impact.
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Modern Event Rental’s scenic cubes are a smarter alternative to traditional scenic sets. They ship compact to save on drayage, assemble without tools, offer endless branding opportunities, and are reusable for eco-friendly events—making them ideal for trade shows, conferences, and corporate meetings.
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Modern Event Rental’s programmable freezer ice cream cart is a mobile, interactive rental that goes beyond frozen treats. Serve ice cream, popsicles, cocktails, flavored waters, or sports drinks while increasing brand interaction at corporate events, festivals, and sporting events nationwide.
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New U.S. tariffs on imported furniture are raising prices and creating uncertainty across the event industry. Modern Event Rental solves this challenge with in-house fabrication, delivering tariff-proof pricing, faster turnarounds, and exclusive custom designs. For trade shows, conventions, corporate meetings, and experiential activations, our Chicago-based team provides nationwide delivery and setup—helping planners stay on budget while elevating their events.
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LED furniture is redefining trade show design. With programmable lighting, branding options, and energy efficiency, illuminated rentals attract attention, reinforce brand identity, and create memorable booth experiences—helping exhibitors increase traffic and ROI at every show.
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Even the best-laid event plans can hit a snag. Whether your vendor fell through or your guest count changed, finding last-minute event furniture in Indianapolis doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how to act fast, secure rentals, and keep your event at the Indiana Convention Center or beyond running smoothly.
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