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Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Five. I am Brandon Hanson, owner of Rent-It, an equipment and event rental operation in Monroe, Wis. I also serve as ARA of Wisconsin president. We have a lot happening in our region and with ARA at the national level. Thank you for allowing me to give you a quick update.

The U.S. Department of Energy will allocate $7 billion to launch seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the nation aimed at accelerating the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen.

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network.

Alta Equipment Group, Livonia, Mich., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burris Equipment Co., Waukegan, Ill., a supplier of construction and turf equipment with three locations in Illinois.

Across the nation the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing and parents and caregivers must juggle family responsibilities with job duties. 

A total of $123,500 in scholarship funds has been awarded to 43 students by the ARA Foundation and its affiliate programs for the 2023-2024 school year.

Running a business in Nigeria can be challenging, so he decided to leave after a few years and return to the U.S. An American citizen, Khoury landed in New York City. Read more about his interesting story here.  

Janet Mathews, owner, Dish & Décor Vintage Rental, Algonquin, Ill., is six years into the event rental industry. As she was preparing to move her operation into a rented warehouse, she wanted to upgrade to a commercial dishwashing system. 

Many event rental operators have relied on Hobart, based in Troy, Ohio, and Meiko, a German-based company that has its United States operation in LaVergne, Tenn., for their commercial dishwashing systems. 

Channahon General Rental in Channahon, Ill., sticks to the basics of serving the community.

If you are in the event rental industry and have glasses, dishes and flatware in your inventory, you know that an efficient dishwashing system is a must for your operation. There are so many different options.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. My name is Kirk Edwards, owner of Kit-Mo Rental & Supply Co. in Paducah, Ky. I also serve as ARA of Kentucky president. Business at my operation has been good. It is up from last year, which was our best in 10 years. 

Over the last 26 years, there have been changes at Channahon General Rental in Channahon, Ill., but a key factor remains: it is a small-town rental store here to help their customers and community. 

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network.

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network.

Peer Executive Groups has named the winners of its 2023 Top Gun Awards for event rental operators.  

Peer Executive Groups has named the winners of its 2023 Top Gun Homeowner Market and Hybrid/Dealer Recognitions.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. I am Sean Williams, president of First Place Rental in Oswego, Ill., and ARA of Illinois president. As our businesses get in the thick of the hustle and bustle, I strongly encourage all of us to remember to value and nurture those who support us. See why. 

A total of $123,500 in scholarship funds has been awarded to 43 students by the ARA Foundation and its affiliate programs for the 2023-2024 school year.

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network. 

Fabick Rents opened its new Wentzville, Mo., location on May 4, 2023, with a grand opening event.

First Place Rental, Oswego, Ill., continues success after tragedy, new owners and expansion.

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network.

First Place Rental, Oswego, Ill., has undergone one major transition after another since 2019 including a tragedy, an ownership change and expansion.