After 40 Years of Event Planning, Funtime Services Launches New Digital Home

Funtime Services Launches New Website Reflecting 40 Years of Growth

Naperville, United States – June 8, 2026 / Funtime Services Event Rentals /

NAPERVILLE Ill., June 1, 2026 — Four decades ago, planning a birthday party, school carnival, company picnic, or community festival often meant flipping through phone books, making dozens of calls, and coordinating multiple vendors. Today, most celebrations begin with a search bar.

That shift reflects a broader transformation in how events are planned, organized, and experienced. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, businesses across the events industry are adapting to meet the demand for simpler, more streamlined planning experiences.

This month, Naperville-based Funtime Services announced the launch of a redesigned website and new online home at FuntimeEvent.com, marking the latest milestone for a company that has spent more than 40 years helping families, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations bring people together.

From Balloons to Full-Service Events

The launch represents more than a website update. It reflects the evolution of a company whose roots trace back to founder Stacie Chase’s childhood entrepreneurial venture selling balloons at a church picnic.

Over the decades, that small business expanded alongside the changing needs of customers. What began with balloons grew into a comprehensive event services company supporting everything from backyard birthday parties and school events to corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, community festivals, and large-scale special events throughout the Chicagoland region.

Along the way, one trend became increasingly apparent: event planning was becoming more complex.

Today’s hosts often coordinate rentals, seating, tents, décor, entertainment, photography, guest logistics, timelines, weather contingencies, and multiple vendors while balancing work, family responsibilities, and everyday commitments.

Industry professionals say that growing complexity has increased demand for event resources that simplify the planning process and reduce the burden on organizers.

Full-Service Event Company

A New Online Home for Modern Event Planning

The transition to FuntimeEvent.com was designed to better reflect the breadth of services the company now provides while creating a more unified online experience for customers.

The redesigned website brings together information on event rentals, tents, tables and chairs, balloon décor, entertainment services, photo experiences, and event planning resources in a format intended to mirror how people research and organize events today.

“Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous changes in how people plan celebrations,” said Stacie Chase, owner of Funtime Services. “What hasn’t changed is why people gather in the first place. They’re celebrating milestones, creating traditions, recognizing achievements, and spending time with the people who matter most.”

Chase said the decision to redesign the website came from years of listening to customers and watching how event planning has evolved.

Many customers first discover the company through a single event need before learning that additional services are available to support other aspects of their celebration. The new website was developed in part to make those connections easier to understand during the planning process.

“When people look back on a birthday, graduation, company picnic, school event, or community festival, they rarely remember the logistics,” Stacie said. “They remember the people who were there. If technology can remove some of the stress from planning, it gives hosts more opportunity to be part of those moments.”

The launch reflects a broader shift taking place across the events industry as organizations invest in digital tools that help customers navigate increasingly detailed planning decisions.

While the technology behind event planning continues to evolve, the purpose remains remarkably consistent: bringing people together to celebrate meaningful moments.

For Funtime Services, the new website represents both a continuation of that mission and a step toward meeting the expectations of a new generation of event hosts.

Additional information about the company’s services and event planning resources can be found at FuntimeEvent.com.

About Funtime Services

Funtime Services is a Naperville-based event company providing event rentals, tents, tables and chairs, balloon décor, entertainment services, photo experiences, and event support throughout the Chicagoland area. Founded more than 40 years ago, Stacie Chase and her team serve families, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations with resources designed to simplify event planning and create memorable experiences.