A WIN for More Affordable Regulatory Fees-- IOA Helps Ohio Inflatable Business Owners Decrease Licensing and Inspection Fees
On Wednesday August 5, Governor DeWine signed the bill into law as a victory for the inflatable amusement industry. IOA supports oversight within the industry if the programs are effective for safety, affordable in compliance, and enforced fair. HB433 did not occur overnight, but does seem to check all the boxes. The big WIN was with affordability for business owners operating in Ohio.
HB433 called for a restructuring of fees for amusement ride licensing and inspection after a review of the fee structure by the Ohio Ride Safety committee. Success was achieved through cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture but was not achieved overnight, in fact, many businesses were hoping for change, but unfortunately felt it wasn’t going to occur. The fee structure revisions were proposed in 2025 and successfully passed House approval, but failed to be brought in front of the senate committee.
IAAPA Conference Launch & ERSCon 2027 will be Hosted at IOA Expo February 1-4, 2027-- Ready To Launch!
Big plans are coming together to organize the third year of the IOA Inflatable Safety Conference and Amusement Expo. Exhibitor registration is already filling exhibit spaces for the 2027 event as well as submission of educational materials from potential presentations on building a successful inflatable amusement rental business.
IOA will continue its focus on risk management and safety providing “Owner/ Operator Level 1” safety certification. IO University will continue along with the NEW addition of ERSCon consolidating with IOA to focus on developing the inflatable industries best educational programs.
IOA Member Infunity Events finds Pressing “Send” Successful
If you had asked me a few years ago if I’d ever be excited about sending marketing emails, I probably would have laughed.
Like many small business owners, I worried about bothering people. Would they think I was sending too many emails? Would they unsubscribe? Was anyone even reading them?
But over the years, I’ve realized something important: our emails aren’t just advertisements—they’re reminders.
Magic Jump Announces New Licensing Partnership with Octonauts
Los Angeles, CA — July 28, 2026 – Magic Jump, Inc., a global leader in commercial inflatable attractions and the industry’s “Home of Licensed Inflatables,” is excited to announce a new licensing partnership with Octonauts™, the beloved children’s franchise known for its underwater adventures and memorable cast of characters.
Professional Christmas Light Installation Provides Additional Seasonal Income- Is the Opportunity Right for You?
For many seasonal business owners, there’s one part of the calendar that brings more stress than excitement. The busy season ends. The phones stop ringing. Equipment sits idle, and your best employees begin wondering where their next paycheck will come from. As an owner, you’re faced with a difficult decision: keep paying employees without enough work, lay them off and hope they’ll come back next year, or watch them leave for another company altogether.
If you own an inflatable rental business, landscaping and lawn care service, pressure washing company, window cleaning business, roofing company, or another service business, you’ve likely experienced this cycle every year. But what if your slow season could become one of your most profitable seasons?
AI Is About to Change the Importance of Contracts
For decades, one thing quietly protected businesses. The cost of understanding a contract. If a customer had a disagreement, they usually had two choices: accept the outcome or pay an attorney to review the agreement. For many people, it simply wasn’t worth the time or expense.
That has changed.
SAVINGS HEADLINES-- Join IOA to Receive Up to 10% Insurance Discount with Hudson Insurance PLUS upcoming IOA Expo Registration
Steve Rothenberg is your IOA Member Services Rep and has been working on great member business benefits and Hudson Insurance provides up to a 10 % insurance premium discount for all member companies achieving safety certification with IOA.
Certified operators and employees receive a Certification Badge” to demonstrate their proficiency for knowledge of industry safety standards.
Please contact Steve at st***@*****************rs.org and we thought we’d highlight both the member savings programs as well as invite you to join.
