Archive for October, 2011

How Many Bosses Do Your Employees Really Have?

October 31, 2011 No Comments

By Allen F. Weitzel This may appear to be a redundant question: How Many Bosses Do Your Employees Really Have? You might say “one,” but it probably is more than you think. Who Is a Boss? Most employees will respond to any person of a higher rank, but, ideally, an employee should only have to ...

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Keeping Food Service Equipment in
Top Shape at Leisure Entertainment Facilities

October 31, 2011 No Comments

Investing in food service equipment is a smart move for owners and operators of leisure entertainment facilities; after all, food service has the potential to significantly bolster the bottom line. However, getting the most from any food service equipment acquisition is contingent on keeping that equipment in top shape. Proper food service equipment maintenance starts ...

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Stoelting to Exhibit 3D Glasses Cleaner at IAAPA

Stoelting to Exhibit 3D Glasses Cleaner at IAAPA

October 28, 2011 No Comments

Stoelting Cleaning Equipment will be introducing its new 2500-3D, a state of the art 3D glasses cleaner, at the 2011 IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Fla., in Booth #3064. The 2500-3D is an aqueous batch cleaning system that automatically cleans 3D glasses to a high degree of cleanliness, removing light oils such as finger prints ...

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Business Strategies: The Importance of Uniforms at Leisure Entertainment Facilities

October 17, 2011 No Comments

Like most employers, owners and operators of many leisure entertainment facilities support the unique characteristics of everyone who works for them. However, when it comes to attire, they favor a bit less individuality and, accordingly, mandate that staff members wear uniforms. While some employees may balk at the prospect of donning the same clothing as ...

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Staying Connected Through Stories

October 10, 2011 2 Comments

By Allen F. Weitzel People ask me how I collect so many business and personal stories. Well, our family has been blessed with good memories and the ability to gather events from daily life; applying them to lessons learned. Why Are They Needed Social network organizations identified that we were becoming a socially fractured society. ...

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Business Strategies: Attracting Patrons to Leisure Entertainment Facilities with Coin-Operated Games

October 5, 2011 No Comments

Coin-operated games can not only be a lucrative business for leisure entertainment facilities; they can help to attract patrons as well. However, this is the case only when operators go the extra mile to make the games more appealing to patrons. “Games aren’t necessarily going to be the ‘draw’ for someone to come into a ...

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Sponsors

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Embed

    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Stoelting
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance