AIR Mail May 2026

IOA PWER Breakfast Successful For Women Attending IOA EXPO

Behind every successful event, attraction, fair, rental company, and operation in our industry, there are women who are helping to make it happen. They are solving problems before sunrise, leading teams through long weekends, balancing business and family, building relationships with customers, and helping drive the industry forward every single day. Many of those stories, experiences, and contributions happen quietly behind the scenes. 

The IOA PWER Group exists to change that, and to create a place where women in the industry can connect and encourage one another.

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Power Cord Inspections Before Summer Events: What To Look For?

The basic science of electricity is rooted from Ohms Law:  E= I x R To avoid getting into an explanation of algebra, I hope to keep the explanations basic enough to understand the end result and the causes of issues related to the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance. Also explain the cause of common issues.

Increased Fuel Costs & Accounting for Delivery

Social media posts in groups of operators are starting to indicate a real impact on businesses of rising costs, spiking fuel prices, and increased competitive pricing. So, let’s remind ourselves that we are a resilient industry when there is disruption on the horizon!

Right now, fuel prices are rocketing. Everybody feels it, businesses feel it, and customers feel it. So rather than ignoring this growing issue, let’s use our collective experience to redirect the narrative.

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National Event Pros (NEP) based in Seattle, WA showcases Event Services Locally & Nation Wide

Experience over the years has led NEP to the top of their game and extends beyond equipment rental but taking responsibility for creating an atmosphere that is necessary for a successful event. Although individual equipment adds to the experience of enhancing atmosphere and theming, it is the purpose and details that play into planning corporate events.

In reference to the size of the company and the NEP staff “managing all of this is more than just rentals” Salisbury explained. The attention to details and technical knowledge of his team is significant.

Providing an example of this event experience at the NEP event open house, arcade rentals were glowing at the annual event with the LED Dancefloor and the DJ provided a soundtrack for the night. With FIFA WORLDCUP 2026 tournament also hosting tournament locations in Seattle, the theme for the Open House was soccer related.

Success in events is through trend setting, evaluating what is hot, and influence of current events within the event world.

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IOA Benefit with Century Cable Provides Discount for NEW Extension Cord Purchases

IOA Members receive access to the “member portal” with multiple national discounts on national brands like AT&T, Enterprise Truck Rental, Jiffy Lube, Auto Zone, and Inflatable Industry IRP members providing inflatables, insurance, software, equipment handling and MORE!

CENTURY WIRE & Cable provides discount pricing on Extension Cords, Temporary Power Distribution, and Lighting Products. A wide variety of heavy duty contractor-grade extension cords, lighting equipment, temporary power products, and various accessories and adapters useful for many applications.

Use link below to request information and connect your IOA Membership to significant savings.

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