ARA of Maine

07/29/2026

Last Sunday, the ARA of Maine hosted their Summer Soirée. Oli's Trolley provided a very cool trolley tour of Acadia National Park and then attendees had an amazing lobster feed hosted by Grand Rental Station of Trenton, ME. Elise Rossi and her family were great hosts and made sure no one left hungry!! The weather was amazing and views were perfect. We were also blessed with the presence of American Rental Association national board member, Jenny Price from KATO Compact Excavator Sales on her first trip to Maine as well as Region One Director, and local Mainer, Dan Morris!!

07/14/2026

Join us for a summer day of networking, fun, and fresh Maine flavors with fellow rental peers on Sunday, July 26 for the ARA of Maine's Summer Soirée! Take part in a private trolley tour of Acadia National Park, after the tour returns, we'll reconvene at Grand Rental Station to tour the facility as well as enjoy a delicious Surf & Turf BBQ. 🦞 🐄 🥩

Note: please email Elise to request lobster for lunch or for any dietary restrictions.

Elise Dublin [email protected]

To register, go to: https://ararental.org/Event-Registration/regid/16453

02/22/2026

Sad news to share as one of our valued independent manufacturers reps, Peggy Frew, has passed after a long illness. Peggy was the friendly face of J & J Sales, taking over from her father, Joe Frew, upon his retirement. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends as she is back in the arms of her Lord and Savior. 💜

https://www.oneillfuneral.com/obituary/Margaret-Frew-Nehms?fbclid=IwdGRzaAQH6F1jbGNrBAfn9WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuC_HKifphRXsV4VR6yjzYnhZSdjmV7Rx2MSyNgcf4NGlU4xfe7zoOfDcvVl_aem_Vnu_CARdhj9GLn7KUjkoXw&sfnsn=mo

Celebrate the life of Margaret Frew-Nehms and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

02/17/2026

We'd like to thank every one of the vendors who came out to support our Vendor's Open House and to all the members who came out today. We hope to see you all at the ARA Show in a couple weeks!!

Not pictured yet- Thank you to Daren from Viking Reps, thank you Alex from Wacker Neuson, thank you John from Alert Software, thank you Scott and Kevin from KPM Exceptional, thank you John from NFP Insurance and your Maine rep for ARA Insurance, and thank you James from the American Rental Association!

Also, Congratulations to Joe Poulin of Windham Rental Center on winning the ARA Foundation Bronco raffle ticket!!

02/14/2026

Excited to see all of the vendors Monday night and a BIG thank you to our sponsors!

02/10/2026

We're less than a week away! If you haven't signed up yet, please do so soon!!

Join us for an evening of meeting vendors, exploring new products, and connecting with peers at the ARA of Maine’s Vendor Open House!

You’ll also enjoy valuable one-on-one time with vendors as they showcase the latest products and solutions, as well as opportunities to network with peers from across the rental industry. The evening will be filled with fresh insights into emerging rental trends, tools & resources designed to strengthen your business and keep you ahead of the curve.

Event Detail:

⏰ When: Monday, February 16, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 PM

📍 Where: The Governor Hill Mansion
136 State St, Augusta, ME

💸 Cost: $25 per person

Includes dinner, open bar, networking, prize drawing

🎟️ RSVP by Thursday, February 13, 2026

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💡 Why Attend?
Learn about new products hitting the market

Grow your rental network

Enjoy dinner, drinks, and conversation with fellow rental professionals

Vendor Registration Options
Showcase your company brand to rental professionals and key decision-makers. Chose either tabletop or sponsorship:

Tabletop Only $100

Includes tabletop display, one sales reps, dinner & drinks.

Sponsorship $250

Includes tabletop display, two sales reps, dinner & drinks, onsite recognition, Facebook post on ARA of ME page, and a brief introduction to the whole group.

Got Questions?
We're just a phone call or an email away!

Event Questions

Elise Rossi | 207.667.1700 | [email protected]

Registration Questions

ARA | 309.277.4264 | [email protected]

01/22/2026

Do you want to support the ARA Foundation AND have a chance to win a 2026 Ford Bronco or $50k in cash? Purchase your raffle ticket today!! Only 800 total tickets sold, so make sure you don't miss out!!

01/16/2026

Join us for an evening of meeting vendors, exploring new products, and connecting with peers at the ARA of Maine’s Vendor Open House!

You’ll also enjoy valuable one-on-one time with vendors as they showcase the latest products and solutions, as well as opportunities to network with peers from across the rental industry. The evening will be filled with fresh insights into emerging rental trends, tools & resources designed to strengthen your business and keep you ahead of the curve.

Event Detail:

⏰ When: Monday, February 16, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 PM

📍 Where: The Governor Hill Mansion
136 State St, Augusta, ME

💸 Cost: $25 per person

Includes dinner, open bar, networking, prize drawing

🎟️ RSVP by Thursday, February 13, 2026

–––––

💡 Why Attend?
Learn about new products hitting the market

Grow your rental network

Enjoy dinner, drinks, and conversation with fellow rental professionals

Vendor Registration Options
Showcase your company brand to rental professionals and key decision-makers. Chose either tabletop or sponsorship:

Tabletop Only $100

Includes tabletop display, one sales reps, dinner & drinks.

Sponsorship $250

Includes tabletop display, two sales reps, dinner & drinks, onsite recognition, Facebook post on ARA of ME page, and a brief introduction to the whole group.

Got Questions?
We're just a phone call or an email away!

Event Questions

Elise Rossi | 207.667.1700 | [email protected]

Registration Questions

ARA | 309.277.4264 | [email protected]