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Rent-It, Monroe, Wisconsin

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Temp-Power, Inc., Manassas, Virginia

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United Rentals, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Indian Peaks Rental, Tabernash, Colorado

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Abbey Tent & Party Rental, Fairfield, Connecticut

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Calendar of events

The ARA Show (Las Vegas 2021)

OCT
17-20

ARA of IN - Safety and Operator Certification Training

NOV / DEC
5-31

11/05/2020 - 12/31/2020

The ARA of Indiana is offering you the opportunity to receive free safety or operator certification training. Be one of the first 25 ARA rental store members in Indiana to schedule your training before December 31. Offer includes:

• 1 complimentary training
• 1/2 price for up to 2 more trainings

The following trainings are available:

• Industrial Forklift Operator
• Fall Protection
• MEWP Operator
• Telehandler Operator

Schedule your training with MacAllister Rentals.
Contact Jeremy Linder at 317.244.7368 or jeremylinder@macallister.com

Connect with the ARA of Indiana on Facebook!

ARA of MI - Fight Rental Theft

DEC
9

12/09/2020 - 12/09/2020

Learn all of the ways you can help fight rental theft in your business. Join your ARA of Michigan and Ohio communities for the online meeting Fight Rental Theft featuring Detective Sgt. Jim Dietz of the Michigan State Police Special Investigations Division.

In this 90-minute session, you'll learn how best to keep track of and qualify customers before they rent, how to handle refusal to rent situations, and what red flags to always be on the lookout for. Set yourself up for success fighting against rental theft in 2021 and don't miss this important event!

Key takeaways:
How to qualify a customer to be able to rent
Identification type you can and should collect from customers
Questions to ask a prospective customer.
How to document rental transactions
How you can help a police investigation if needed
And more!

If you have questions for Sgt. Dietz, submit those to Mary Kelly at mary@preferredcpas.com. Questions must be submitted before December 7 to be addressed in the 90-minutes session.

Cost: Complimentary for ARA rental store members in Michigan and Ohio, and ARA associate members to attend.

Registration: Click here.
Location: Microsoft Teams - login instructions will be emailed Dec. 9
Date/time: Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 1:00 PM
RSVP deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 8

Event questions: Contact Rick Long at 616.813.7533

Registration questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org

ARA of VA - Year End Tax Prep

DEC
15

12/15/2020 - 12/15/2020

As we wrap up 2020 and look ahead to 2021, there are actions we can take to position our businesses for a successful new year.

Join the ARA of Virginia and Kevin Stewart, CPA, Stewart & Company, on December 15 as we dive in to understanding your taxes and preparing for the new tax season.

Key takeaways:

- Review end of year tax strategies
- Discover strategies to save money while preparing for possible tax code changes
- Understand tax consequences of PPP and EIDL programs

Submit questions for Kevin prior to December 8 by emailing state.association@ararental.org .

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern
Location: Microsoft Teams — a link will be emailed to participants the morning of December 15
Cost: Complimentary for ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in Virginia, and ARA associate members to attend.

Click here to register.

Event Questions: Contact Matt Smith at 757.485.1212 or matthew@virginiaspecialevents.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org

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ARA of GA - Becoming Iconic - Calvin Stovall

DEC
15

12/15/2020 - 12/15/2020

What does it take for your business to become an iconic-brand? Find out at an evening with Calvin Stovall, 26-year hospitality veteran and renowned keynote speaker.

Start the evening with dinner and a facility tour of Classic Tents and Events and end with Calvin's high-energy presentation on leadership principles and improving the customer experience!

Can't make it in person? Don't worry, ARA of GA Rental Store Members and ARA Associate Members can still join Calvin's presentation virtually, at no cost, by emailing State.Assocation@ararental.org. Online access details will be emailed on December 15.

Date: Tuesday, December 15
Dinner & facility tour: 6:00 PM EST
Presentation: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Classic Tents & Events
6380 Best Friend Rd.
Norcross, GA 30071
In-person Cost: $10 for ARA Rental Store Members in GA and ARA Associate Members
RSVP by: Monday, December 14 at 1 PM EST

State of Georgia COVID guidelines will be followed.

Click here to fill out a required waiver to attend in-person.

Click here to register.

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ARA of CO - Holiday Trivia Night

DEC
16

12/16/2020 - 12/16/2020

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with your rental friends at an action-packed networking event and some friendly competition?

Sign up today to showcase your knowledge at the ARA of Colorado Virtual Trivia Night facilitated by TriviaHub! We will test you knowledge on everything from the rental industry to geography to pop culture.

Whether you're in it to win it or just want a fun night with your rental community, this event is not one to miss! Prizes and giveaways will be up for grabs!

Date: Wednesday, December 16
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM MST
Location: Online via Zoom - login details will be emailed December 16
Cost: Free to ARA Rental Store Members in CO and ARA Associate Members
RSVP by: December 15

Click here to register

Event Questions? Contact Jeff Jackson at jeff.jackson@allpurposerental.com

Registration Questions? Contact ARA at MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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ARA of MI - Virtual Winter Conference

JAN
8

01/08/2021 - 01/08/2021

Save the Date! Friday, January 8, 2021

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Find vendors for all your rental needs

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