Minnesota members swing into fun at Topgolf
By Brock Huffstutler
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Minnesota members swing into fun at Topgolf

Rental operators had a chance to swing into fun at the ARA of Minnesota’s night at Topgolf in the Minneapolis metro area on Sept. 20.

Whether a golfer or not, all who attended had fun taking aim at giant outfield golfing targets and long drives while enjoying food, drinks and the company of industry peers and friends.

“I attended the Topgolf event to network with fellow rental owners,” says Craig Jongerius, owner, Southwest Rental & Sales, Chaska, Minn., who brought three employees with him as a token of appreciation for their efforts in the business. “It is a great venue for networking and conversation, and our employees had a blast! It was fun for everybody.”

Joshua Swanson, territory manager, Great Northern Equipment, Rogers, Minn., who serves on the ARA of Minnesota board of directors, had a similar takeaway and was pleased to see some new faces at the event.

“It was a great social event to drive new members to and get more people involved with the ARA of Minnesota,” he says, adding that as a state chapter board member, he enjoyed that chance “to meet new individuals from rental locations who are behind the scenes that help drive the rental businesses. The board is always looking for volunteers and future board members.”

A favorite part of social events like these is “catching up with, laughing with and hearing all the great things my rental peers are accomplishing in the industry,” says Chad Wagner, owner, A1 Rent It in Wayzata, Minn., who also is an ARA of Minnesota board member. “We are all so busy, especially during our peak months, that having dedicated time set aside to get together is invaluable. It’s always great to have an excuse and a calendar date to meet up with my rental peers and vendors for some industry networking!”

ANA, Hilti, Johnson Financial Group, M.J. Miller Combined Companies, Makita USA, Metalcraft-Versatran, RDO Equipment Co.-Vermeer and THECO were sponsors of the Topgolf social.

Brock Huffstutler

Brock HuffstutlerBrock Huffstutler

Brock Huffstutler is the regional news editor for Rental Management. He writes and edits articles for ARA’s In Your Region quarterly regional newsletters, Rental Management, Rental Pulse and other special projects. Outside of work, he enjoys biking and spending time at the few remaining vintage record stores in the region.

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