Fancy Faces, Inc. is a family-owned New Orleans original founded in 1978 by beautician Pat O’Donnell, whose home-studio ceramic faces became an early expression of the city’s carnival spirit. Based in Covington, the second-generation company has carried that artisan heritage into event design, creating immersive settings for weddings and conventions while continuing to develop custom work beyond a catalog.
Unique Industries, IncUnique Industries grew from Eb Novak’s 1961 Philadelphia warehouse basement into a family-owned party-supplies company now carried on by his sons and grandsons. With more than half a century of experience, the business is known for turning popular licensed characters into party themes for retailers worldwide, supported by in-house design and manufacturing.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Dogwood EntertainmentFounded as a family business in 2017, Hudson Valley-based Dogwood Entertainment designs and produces commercial displays, custom props, sets, and complete events. It is especially known for large-scale Jack o’Lantern displays, using a proprietary molding method to create fiberglass-alternative pieces for venues ranging from ticketed attractions to films and pop-up museums. Dogwood’s artists, carpenters, mold makers, and digital designers have delivered work across the United States and parts of Canada while retaining a boutique-style service approach.POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Mama's Custom CookiesOwner-operator Debbi Donelson brings a French Culinary Institute background and more than 20 years in food service to Mama’s Custom Cookies, a Wantagh bakery known for turning celebrations and business events into edible keepsakes. The company has more than 12 years of experience creating personalized cookies for individual customers, organizations and corporate clients, with orders available for local pickup or nationwide shipping.WANTAGH, NY