 Former NBA player Tim McCormick kicked
off CRA’s Rental Rally Tradeshow yesterday, delivering an entertaining and
motivating keynote address to seminar attendees. To a packed room, McCormick recounted numerous stories from his 10-year NBA career
– stories involving greats like Michael Jordan, Kareem Adbul-Jabbar, Charles
Barkley and more. He talked about injuries, surgeries, losses. And through all
the experiences and relationships, he learned what it takes to succeed, not
only in the professional basketball arena, but in life and business. According
to McCormick, people who master these four principles, hard work, perseverance (or what he calls the bounce-back
ability), brand excellence and CEO leadership (Confidence, Enthusiasm,
Opportunistic) can become the Michael Jordan of their industry.
 The second session of the day drilled
down to the nuts and bolts of successfully running a rental center business.
Gary Stansberry of The Stansberry Firm focused on the key performance measures that rental owners need to track to
ensure they stay at the top of their game. The measures include revenues, payroll
as a percentage of revenue, EBITDA/cash flow and financial (dollar) utilization
of rental inventory. Rental center owners should know where they stand
revenue-wise at any given time. He stresses the importance of comparing revenue
reports (monthly, year-to-date, year-over-year) to identify trends and spot early
warning signs if trouble looms. It’s also important for members to keep tabs on
their payroll, as a percentage of revenue. If companies look consistently at these
measures, they’ll get the ebb and flow of their business. And, credibility increases dramatically
when owners can speak with knowledge, clarity and confidence about their
businesses.
Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic
Tent Renters Association (MATRA) for delivering these two informative and educational
sessions to Rental Rally attendees.
At noon, buses departed from the
South Point Hotel. Party and event industry participants enjoyed a gourmet
kitchen experience at Lupo, a Wolfgang Puck restaurant.
 Equipment industry
participants toured the new Snorkel/Xtreme factory in Henderson. The fabricating site, which will span 23 acres when development
is completed next year, is impressive. It has room for 20 assembly lines, and 8,000 machines are anticipated to be built there this year.
Back at South Point after the tours,
Rental Rally attendees were treated to a cocktail party in the Exhibit Hall,
giving folks a sneak peek at what they’ll see today when the show floor
opens.
The 2017 tradeshow is off to a great start.
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Your digital edition of the 2017 Rental Rally Show Guide is available now. Information on the show, the exhibitors, the sponsors and more can be found in this digital, interactive format that mirrors the physical copies provided at registration. Thank you for reading!
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RSIF Raffle—Great Prizes!!
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
Purchase your RSIF Raffle Tickets for a chance to win some great prizes! The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, during the End-of-Show Raffle. You do not need to be present to win!
RSIF Prizes:
• GoPro
• iPad Mini
• Two $250.00 Costco Gift Cards
Contribute to RSIF!
Proceeds from the RSIF Raffle will help provide scholarships for CRA members and their employees who have students planning a rental-related career. Proceeds will also help provide rental industry-related educational opportunities for CRA.
RSIF is a 501C organization and your contribution may be tax deductible.
End of Show Raffle
All registered attendees can win free gifts in our End-of-Show Raffle! To win, you must be present on the show floor at the time of the drawing. The drawing will begin at 1:45 pm on Wednesday. Be there for a chance to win some great prizes, which includes a Snorkel S3008P push-around mini scissor lift! Stop by the Snorkel booth during the show and drop your business card in the box for your chance to win!
*Optional Events (Seminars/Tours/Lunch, Opening Cocktail Party, the CRA Dinner, and the AWP Operator Training Class) are not included in the booth or registration fee.
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CRA would like to thank our 2017 Rental Rally Tradeshow sponsors, whose generosity helped make our show possible. The show takes place January 29-February 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada; make sure you and your company are there to thank these sponsors personally!
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Aba Daba Rents
Briggs and Stratton
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The event will be held this year at the South Point Hotel and Casino—a great venue choice with the convenience of having the convention center and hotel on the same property. There will be two exciting days of exhibits, with companies displaying their equipment, products and services. This venue provides twice the floor space as we had here in 2015, and the show floor is already sold out! Visit www.RentalRally.com for a list of current exhibitors or find them in your pocket program provided onsite.
Tuesday, January 31
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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No one is allowed in the exhibit area without appropriate badges. This rule is strictly enforced. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the exhibit area unless accompanied by an adult. Dress is casual – wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes when touring exhibit area.
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Ask the Rental Rally Exhibitors these important questions:
- Do you have product liability insurance?
- Who pays the freight cost?
- Does the supplier provide a one-page equipment instruction sheet?
- Does the equipment meet with your state and federal OSHA standards?
- What is the cost of replacement decals?
- What is the location of the nearest service and parts center?
- Do you guarantee delivery?
- Do you offer co-op advertising?
Always remember: When making your purchases, make sure the items listed above are written into the sales contract.
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Tuesday, January 31
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Exhibits
6:30 pm to 10 pm: Shuttle Bus to and from the Hofbräuhaus
7:00 pm – 10 pm: Annual Dinner/Awards Ceremony. Optional Event. Cost $65 per person.
The annual dinner will once again be held at the Hofbräuhaus. CRA engaged the entire restaurant so there will be plenty of room for attendees to enjoy the German cuisine, beer, and German-style entertainment! CRA’s Awards Ceremony also will take place at this event. Free shuttle to and from the Hofbräuhaus will be provided from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1
8:00 am – 4:30 pm: AWP Operator Training Certification Class. Optional Event. Cost $350 per person.
SAIA and Snorkel Xtreme of Las Vegas are co-sponsoring an all-day class in which attendees can be certified to operate high-reach equipment. Buses depart South Point at 8:00 am and return to South Point at 5:30 p.m.
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Exhibits
1:45 pm: RSIF and End-of-Show Raffle—be there!
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Teardown
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By Katie Kuehner-HebertCustomers of USI Affinity Rental Specialties can now benefit from an even broader array of insurance, risk management and employee benefits services, as the property and casualty brokerage firm has joined the family of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.
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 Stop by Palmer Snyder Furniture's booth (#1002) and check out the show-only special offering best column pricing on all purchases and free freight on orders of 5 units or more. There will also be drawing at the end of the show for a $100 Visa Gift card for anyone who makes an L.B. White purchase regardless of value.
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Atlas Copco introduces its PROi gas breaker with electronic fuel injection (EFI), an industry first that offers significant benefits for users needing to break concrete, cut asphalt, tamp soil or drive ground rods. The Cobra PROi provides as much as 10 percent more power than its predecessor, the PROe, at all working speeds, while optimal combustion reduces fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Operators can start the breaker in almost any climate or at any altitude. Photo: Atlas Copco launches the industry’s first gas breaker with electronic fuel injection, which delivers dependable starts in nearly any climate or altitude.
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