Join Us for the Inaugural Lock & Load with the CRA!
Get ready to take aim and shoot some clays at our exciting Clay Shooting Event! Whether you're a
seasoned shooter or a first-timer, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy
the outdoors, drawing for prizes and have some friendly competition. A selected winner will receive a prize valued up to $2,000, redeemable at Birds Landing Shooting Sport only, through an authorized firearms dealer in accordance with all applicable laws.

 

The Top Gun award recognizes rental store operators who receive the PEG Pinnacle Award for Financial Excellence. The awards are given to the top 25 percent of rental stores based on financials submitted by rental operators and verified by Peer Executive Groups. This is the seventh year that PEG has named companies for this prestigious award.

    Peer Executive Groups administers peer groups in a variety of industries. Within the rental industry, more than 216 participants learn from each other in 27 peer groups. Contact Peer Executive Groups at info@peerexecutivegroups.com.

   

 

“We apply owner compensation, expense, and rent tests to verify EBITDA and check financial reports and tax returns where appropriate. While our network shows EBITDA performance closer to 24%, our Equipment Rental Top Gun members average north of 38%,” stated President Dan Crowley.

 

Aaberg's Tool & Equipment Rental - Alexx Bacon, Washington
American Rentals - Tony Murray, California
Aspen Rent-All – Beth Hoff-Blackmer & Zach Fischer, Colorado
Atlantic Lift Systems - Allan Haynsworth, Virginia
A-Z Equipment Rentals of NC - Austin Wilson, North Carolina
Brainerd General Rental - Steve Mau, Minnesota
Buffalo Equipment - Zack Smith, Texas
C.E. Rentals - Robert Sloan, Illinois
Chet's Rent-All – Kyle Keeley, Michigan
Christopher Equipment - Grant Christopher, Tennessee
Coker Rental - Rodney Coker, Tennessee
Dahl's Equipment Rental - Rich Soltero, California
Dot's Rentals & Sales - DeMita Torrans, Texas
Expert Rentals - Chris Graeler, Missouri
Mako Equipment - Tom Kirksey, California
Only 1 Rentals - Dillon Hughes, Texas
Rabern Rental - Steve Berner, Texas
Ready Equipment - Mike Collins, New Hampshire
Resource Rental Center - Paddy McElroy, Iowa
Talisman Rentals - Jaco du Plessis, Georgia
Tate's Rents - Haley Hennessy, Idaho
Tejas Equipment - Matt Musgrove, Texas
Time Rentals - Chris Jarrett, Montana
Vandalia Rental - Kurt Barney, Ohio
Wood Street Rentals - Jeff Wiesman, Wisconsin

 

“We apply owner compensation, expense, and rent tests to verify EBITDA and check financial reports and tax returns where appropriate. While our network shows EBITDA performance closer to 20%, our Event Rental Top Gun members average north of 24%,” stated President Dan Crowley.

 

AAA Rents QC - Dave Hawk, Illinois
Ascension Party Rentals - Austin Watts, Louisiana
Blood's Catering and Party Rentals - Brendon & Sara Blood, Vermont
Caloosa Tent & Rental - Kathryn Wilbourne, Florida
Fiesta Party Solutions - Jesus Gomez, Florida
Frenchy’s Rentals, LLC - Josue Aranda, Arizona
Elegant Parties - Steven Rodriguez, Florida
Grand Rental Station of NJ - Steven Lusby, NJ
IBA Event Rentals - Courtney & Carlos Scipio, South Carolina
Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals - Daniel Smith, Tennessee
TCS Event Rentals - Mike Griffin, North Carolina
Rent The Occasion - Tony & Katrina Magby, Georgia

 

The opioid crisis has posed significant challenges in workers’ compensation cases, where injured workers often receive opioid prescriptions for pain management.

    Over the past decade, states have increasingly focused on reducing opioid dependence, implementing innovative policies, and expanding alternative treatments. California, in particular, has led the way with robust reforms, but similar efforts across the country highlight a broader shift toward safer pain management practices.

    Additionally, California has expanded access to alternative pain management options, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. The Division of Workers’ Compensation has worked to improve education among healthcare providers, urging them to adopt evidence-based treatments for pain relief. These efforts have led to a steady decline in opioid prescriptions, contributing to improved recovery outcomes for injured workers. 

Construction Equipment Magazine recently posted an article by Frank Raczon on how Gen Z employees might fare in the construction industry. Gen Z is widely considered to be those born from 1997 to 2012; and a general workplace survey gives the group low marks.

    According to the article, many employers have found that a large percentage of Gen Z employees lack soft skills, have difficulty communicating, and need to know the exact reasons they’re being asked to do x, y, and z before being willing to do the tasks.

    Soft skills consist of a combination of people, social, and communication skills, character traits, attitudes, and mindsets, as well as social and emotional characteristics, among others, which are sought for in all professions. Some examples of soft skills include: communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

    “Soft skills are incredibly important when you work with other colleagues, provide a service to customers, or have to answer to a manager or boss,” says Barry Garapedian, president of MAG 7 Consulting, who specializes in helping young adults get workplace ready.

    The firm Resume Templates.com recently surveyed 1,000 managers in the U.S. and found that supervising Gen Z employees feels like parenting or babysitting and Gen Zers struggle to follow basic instructions and require hand-holding. Nine in 10 of the managers have had to teach Gen Z foundational workplace skills, such as accepting feedback without taking it personally, interacting appropriately with clients and coworkers, multitasking effectively, admitting mistakes professionally, and dressing appropriately for work. Managers also report having to regularly remind Gen Z employees to arrive on time, respond to messages, put away their phones, and clean up after themselves. One in three managers surveyed reports they have to check in with their Gen Z employees four or more times per day.

    Raczon points out that people and communication skills are very important in dealing with experienced workers in the construction industry. In construction, a young person or rookie in a crew will catch a lot of ribbing and might also have to point out the correct and safe use of equipment. Gen Zers will need the people skills and ability to communicate clearly with fellow employees. So, for working in construction, Raczon’s advice for GenZers is that if you’re on board to do things right and communicate clearly, a great career in construction is possible—just remember to look people in the eye when you talk to them, shake hands firmly, and get off the phone.

Contact Jeff, Katie, and Connie with questions or ideas for the continued growth of our association. Visit the CRA website at www.calrental.org and see the opportunities available to help sustain and grow your business. Stay engaged with CRA!

 

Cell: (909) 821-5998

Jeff.Roberts@calrental.org 

 

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Connie.Roberts@calrental.org 

 

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