Article1 min read Mar 14, 2024See who was honored from Region Seven at the showA rental leader from Region Seven was honored during The ARA Show™ in New Orleans in February. See who was honored and why. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Mar 14, 2024Region Seven members help shape the future of rental in New OrleansGreat location, wonderful networking, valuable education, busy show floor and memorable events made The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans a huge success for those in Region Seven. See what they had to say. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Mar 14, 2024Butler Rents — helping Coloradans celebrate for the past 54 yearsSince 1970, the Bown family and Butler Rents have been synonymous with creating beautiful events for customers throughout Denver and the entire state of Colorado. See their secret for success. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Mar 14, 2024New Orleans, staying customer-centered and more — Maureen Harkness covers it allHello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven peers. Maureen Harkness here, your new regional director. See my regional message for a show recap as well as ideas for how to stay customer-focused this spring. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Dec 12, 2023There's more room for growth, says Andrew Heesacker, your regional directorHi, American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Seven. Andrew Heesacker, your regional director, here. We’ve had a good, solid year, with more growth and opportunities coming in 2024. Take a look. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article12 min read Dec 12, 2023Being the ‘best’ requires ‘upping our game’Rather than making rental simple, the team at Colorado Party Rentals, Denver, believes in pushing the envelope, checking in with and listening to clients and asking, ‘What are we missing?’ READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Dec 12, 2023Insights, camaraderie, motivation — just what was neededThe American Rental Association (ARA) recently held its annual Women in Rental and Young Professional Network (YPN) conferences in Clearwater Beach, Fla., in October. See the valuable takeaways gained by those who attended. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Dec 1, 2023‘Modest growth’ predicted for Region Seven in 2024While 2023 was “fairly strong” for equipment and event rental businesses in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven Director Andrew Heesacker, ECP-SM, president/CEO of Arvada Rent-Alls, Arvada, Colo., is anticipating “a little more modest growth in 2024.” READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Nov 7, 2023The latest updates from Maureen Harkness, ARA of Arizona presidentHi to all my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. Maureen Harkness, ARA of Arizona president, here. I am excited to share the latest updates from our region and on the national front. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article10 min read Nov 7, 2023At 60, Arvada Rent-Alls honors its past while focusing on the futureWhen Art Tidwell saw the concept of rental picking up steam, he jumped on board, opening Arvada Rent-Alls in 1963 in Arvada, Colo. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read Nov 7, 2023It’s the ‘Cheers’ of the rental worldIf there is a rental equivalent to the hit 1980s sitcom “Cheers,” it just might be Reddy Rents in Yuma, Ariz. Since 1959, it has been the place where the owners know everyone’s name when they walk in the door and treat everyone like family — still undertaking some transactions with a handshake. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Oct 10, 2023Engagement benefits youJeff Jackson, ARA of Colorado president, here. I understand how hard it is for folks to step away for a state chapter meeting or social. It can be one more thing to put on the to-do list, but there are real benefits to be gained — personally and professionally — by taking part. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Sep 5, 2023Always learning, adapting, growing — that’s the Target Rental wayAll through college, Jim Duke worked as a plumber, so he didn’t have much experience in rental when he joined his father’s operation, Target Rental, with headquarters in Durango, Colo., in 1998. He learned, adapted and, now as president, has overseen the operation’s tremendous growth — earning it the recognition of being a Rental Management Market Mover in the June/July 2023 issue of the magazine. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Sep 5, 2023Andrew Heesacker, your regional director, talks about strengthening your operationHello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. We have had a very busy summer. I hope you can say the same. I love a busy rental operation — all the interaction between our staff and customers. That is so satisfying. One interaction I would love to stop is that of thieves trying to disrupt our businesses. Burglary is huge. So is cybertheft. Our operation has dealt with both. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Aug 8, 2023Jeff Jackson, ARA of Colorado president, sees steady growth aheadHello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. I am Jeff Jackson, president of All Purpose Rental & Sales in Greeley, Colo. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Video00:02:32 Aug 8, 2023ARA Business Insights: Chris Dahmer, ECP-SMChris Dahmer, ECP-SM, Arvada Rent-Alls, Arvada, Colo., began his career in rental as a driver. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Jul 7, 2023New Colorado law will benefit equipment rental businessesNew law that goes into effect Aug. 6, 2023, allows rental operators in Colorado to benefit from a lower inventory threshold when it comes to registering for the "Special Mobile Machinery Registration Exemption." READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Jul 7, 2023New Mexico’s Jeanette Jennings gets real about being a small rental business ownerHello, American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Seven. I am Jeanette Jennings, a relatively new owner of Highland Rent All, a small rental business in Albuquerque, N.M. I, like many of you, have experienced lots of challenges and struggles, but I keep learning and developing our niche in the market. Let me share. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Jun 6, 2023The power of set protocols and always following your gutLearn how two Colorado rental operators are using their “gut instinct” and set policies to thwart theft. Then discover additional tips you can use to help protect your equipment. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Jun 6, 2023ARA Region Seven director talks equipment theftHello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. During this busy rental season, we all have to remember to pay extra attention to theft and, in particular, the prevention of it at our facilities, at job sites and through conversion. Thieves continue to up their game. As a matter of fact, operations on the Front Range have recently seen an increase of thefts of Toro Dingos, according to Toro's Jody Kerr. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Jun 5, 2023Colorado bill benefiting equipment rental businesses becomes lawOn Friday, June 2, 2023, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law SB23-049 pertaining to “Special Mobile Machinery Registration Exemption.” READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read May 16, 2023Utah rental operator focuses on spring preparednessHi, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members! My name is Paul Phelon, president of Timp Rental Center, with locations in Saratoga Springs, Orem and American Fork, Utah. If your operation is like mine, you have seen an uptick in business that began as soon as the spring weather came in. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read May 16, 2023Region Seven members press industry concerns on Capitol HillNearly 60 members of the American Rental Association (ARA) gathered in Washington, D.C., in March for ARA’s National Legislative Caucus. See what the experience was like for members from Region Seven who took part. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read May 16, 2023Taking the leap from farm equipment to construction equipment rentalWeston Johnson, a native of Payson, Utah, started working for a farm equipment dealer right out of high school and continued to do so when he, his wife and children moved to Idaho. But a desire to be closer to family not only brought Johnson back home to Payson but also to a brand-new career — construction equipment rental. READ MORE ADD TO CART