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For the second year running, Florida-based live event production company, J. Thor Productions, was called on to light the black-tie awards ceremony at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala. Used to paint and texture a set dominated by geometric shapes was Elation’s new Artiste Picasso™ LED moving head as part of a larger Elation lighting package. J. Thor Productions turned to its newly purchased Artiste Picasso fixtures to light the 11th Anniversary event. “We purchased the Artiste

Company: J. Thor Productions Inc. Location: Largo Industry: Live event production How would you describe what your company does to a friend or family member who may not know? We work with companies that despite having talented people lack the time and resources to create the event that they have imagined. We provide full service sound, lighting, video, drape and staging solutions for corporations and individuals across the United States and beyond. What are some key...

J. Thor Productions paints set in color and pattern, then immediately rolls over LED-based CMY color mixing fixtures and hybrid moving heads to new event. Each year, Inc. Magazine publishes its list of the 5000 fastest-growing publicly held small companies in the U.S. and follows the announcement with a black-tie awards ceremony at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala. To land on Inc’s list is not only public recognition that a company is on a successful track, it also serves as a

In a sea of hairspray, hot curling irons, and high-decibel music, Aveda found a way to stand out from the crowd at the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event from June 4 through 6 at the Orange County Convention Center. Drawing inspiration from the Martin Scorsese film Gangs of New York, the brand’s show team created a dark, gritty, 60- by 60-foot booth titled “Gangs of Aveda” that stood in stark contrast to the mostly sleek, glossy displays of brands such as Redken, L’O

St. Petersburg's J. Thor Productions grew from a garage to handle high-profile events over the last decade. Its best work may be yet to come when the GOP rolls through. Jason Thor Gogolen has been involved in event planning since his teen years, designing sets for school plays. He eventually combined that with knowledge of audio, video and lighting to start a home-based company, using profits to buy more equipment. When the garage got too full, he branched out into some large