ARA of Michigan

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

🎉 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – ARA SHOW SCHOLARSHIP! 🎉

Are you an emerging leader in the rental industry? This is your opportunity to attend The ARA Show, expand your knowledge, build valuable connections, and grow your career!
💰 Scholarship Value: Up to $1,500�The scholarship may cover:�✔️ Full registration to The ARA Show�✔️ Regional reception ticket�✔️ Airfare�✔️ Remaining funds provided as a Visa gift card
📅 Important Dates:�• Applications Open: May 1�• Application Deadline: July 1�• Scholarship Recipients Announced: September 1
✅ Eligibility Requirements:�• Live and/or work in the state where you apply�• Have at least 1 year of rental industry experience�• Be employed by a rental business with 3+ staff members and less than $1 million in annual revenue�• Hold a position such as General Manager, Sales Manager, or Operations Manager�• Be a first-time attendee of The ARA Show�• Be recommended by your Store Owner or Manager
Scholarship recipients will gain access to educational sessions, networking opportunities, industry insights, and exclusive experiences during The ARA Show.
Apply today:�https://forms.gle/nJtiMd2hX75FKCGB8 (https://forms.gle/nJtiMd2hX75FKCGB8)
Don't miss this chance to invest in your future and represent the next generation of rental industry leaders!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms across the American Rental Association family especially our amazing women here in Michigan! 🌸💪

Today we celebrate the hardworking moms who help power every part of our industry from event and party rentals, to equipment rental, to the manufacturers and suppliers working behind the scenes to keep everything moving.

Whether you’re coordinating events, running crews, operating equipment, managing warehouses, building products, supporting customers, or leading companies, your dedication, strength, and heart make this industry stronger every single day.

Thank you for everything you do for your families, your teams, and our rental community. We hope today is filled with love, laughter, appreciation, and absolutely no last-minute emergencies 😉🎪🚜

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing ARA moms! ❤️

04/22/2026

Great news, ARA of Michigan members! 🎉

Our bills have BOTH passed the Senate Committee—and unanimously! 🙌 This is a huge step forward and a testament to the strength of our industry and the voices behind it.

We’re building momentum and getting closer to the finish line. Thank you to everyone who has supported and advocated along the way—let’s keep it going! 💪

04/01/2026

Great to see governors across the nation proclaim April as Safe Digging Month! 👏

As digging season begins—including driving stakes into the ground—remember to call before you dig. It’s a simple step that keeps everyone safe. 🚧🌱

Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares April Safe Digging Month. Let's start the dig season strong and continue safe practices year-round! Remember to contact MISS DIG 811 at least 3 business days before the start of your project. SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS. EVERY DIG. EVERY TIME.

04/01/2026

It may be April Fools’ Day… but THIS is no joke 😄👇

April is National Safe Digging Month, and We’re excited to team up with 811/MISS DIG to help keep our communities safe while getting the word out in a big way!

🚧 BIG NEWS 🚧
MISS DIG 811 just dropped a NEW Safe Digging Month Toolkit —and it’s packed with everything you need to join the fun and spread the message!

Inside you’ll find:
🎨 Eye-catching social media graphics
✍️ Ready-to-use captions
📅 A full posting calendar
💡 Important safe digging tips & facts
🎯 Branding guidelines
…and more!

Whether you’re a partner, stakeholder, or just passionate about safety, this toolkit makes it super easy (and actually fun!) to get involved.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe before they dig! 💪

👉 Grab your toolkit here: https://ghreuvyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hbPW0S8yR539BWZ6HODIDHiWpDWh4xlLvM-dePX-xblyHVZt5U_uWgPLcBBrCZTKV98booExCKai1BlxhT8pGk8arIkHO9T5cDVqjaAW9W16Kcie_uEGge2oYh_ykB6dwGBcH5SUI63PlpmKg8zbckGPfluZciH7ziuev5OuQ0SZUpZsUCnaAF417QR8kLH1&c=QJhQmZrQ5l_YKjjVL0dlBNKT1d8wNcn6OQlevkYzMKGCKbGAb23i9g==&ch=VcANgFAiiGbEPlGNPEgFTKotJ7qAiP6cqqDnSQ24zHZm8F_vMGRs8g==

03/31/2026

American Rental Association we are just one day away from
🚧 April is National Safe Digging Month! 🚧

If you’re in Michigan or anywhere across country, there’s one simple step you should never skip: call or click Call 811 Before You Dig before you dig.

📣 Equipment companies & event professionals—this includes you! Make sure your contractors and crews know that every project starts below the surface.

Whether you're:
🌳 Planting trees
🪵 Installing fences
🏗️ Building decks
🎪 Staking tents or bounce houses

👉 Putting anything into the ground requires a safe start.

In Michigan visit MISS DIG 811 to learn more and make safety your first step.

📅 All month long, Miss Dig will be sharing:
✔️ Safety tips
✔️ Real stories
✔️ Education
✔️ Giveaways

Before You Dig.
Before You Stake.
Before You Build.

💡 SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS — EVERY DIG, EVERY TIME.

03/20/2026

First day of spring—and if you were busy getting ready for today and missed what happened yesterday in Lansing, don’t worry… we’ve got it covered.

Watch it here: https://imd0mxanj2.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ssr/watch/69bbfbe85cc79e0002e7f7b6

No matter the season, this team shows up. We step into Lansing to advocate for our industry, we put on educational events to make our members better, and we create opportunities to build strong relationships—because we’re always moving the industry forward.

That’s what we do.

If you’ve got ideas for what you want to see next from the American Rental Association of Michigan, bring them. We’ll take them into the next board meeting and put them on the game plan.

Now go check the film and see how your team showed up at the Senate committee hearing.

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03/19/2026

Game time in Lansing.🚜

The final committee votes may not be in yet—but make no mistake… we showed up STRONG.

Big thank you to the American Rental Association (ARA) for sending Kevin Gern, ARA Vice President of Advocacy representing national industry advocacy in Washington and across the country, to stand with us in the Senate as we push forward on HB 4678 (Aragona) and HB 4679 (Liberati)—two bills that matter to our entire industry.

And we didn’t show up light—we brought our heavy hitters:

Scott Irwin – former ARA National President, former Region Five Director, former President of ARA of Michigan, and owner of Delux Rental- Tool and Equipment Rental

Kyle Keeley – owner of Chet's Rent-All, a family-owned business serving the community for over 80 years

Gary Booms – current President of ARA of Michigan and owner of Booms Rent-All.

Heath Colley – Sunbelt Rentals, and current board member of the ARA of Michigan.

This is leadership with history, experience, and commitment behind it.

This is what a strong lineup looks like. 💪
This is what a unified voice sounds like.

Now we finish the drive. 🏁