One would not think when walking by an inflatable “Moonwalk” unit at a street fair that the frolicking youngsters would be risking life and limb. But some faulty equipment a few years ago, resulting in serious losses, gave the industry a bad reputation with standard insurers–which in turn opened up a great opportunity for program business administrators.
The class is known as party planners and includes arcade games, popcorn stands and other portable equipment that can be set up for a small fair or even a private party.
“But it was the inflatables that were the problem,” said Greg Thompson, president of Atlanta-based Thomco. “Once you covered them, everything was easy.”
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