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October 14, 2026
T’was The Night Before Christmas
Preparing for Holiday Events and Choosing the Best Inflatables for 2026. We were able to reach out to several manufacturers including responses from Big & Bright Inflatables, Bouncing Angels, and Leisure Activities. All provided opinions on creating the best holiday event packages and their experience in…
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October 13, 2026
The #1 Industry Hack to Save The Most Money in 2027
Joining the Inflatable Operators Association (IOA) provides members with significant savings to attend the 2027 IOA Conference and Expo, along with business benefits that save your business significantly MORE through established…
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October 13, 2026
IOA Members Work Together to Push Back on Cincinnati Permit Fees
Being organized to react to issues is an important part of successfully influencing policies and compliance issues. In April of 2026, Ohio operators located in the Cincinnati area were facing additional permit fees to operate…
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October 13, 2026
Preparing Your Business for the Age of AI
Preparing Your Business for the Age of AI Artificial intelligence is likely to change the world more than anything we have experienced before. While it is difficult to predict exactly what that change will look like, one thing is…
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October 13, 2026
5 Reasons Party Rental Companies Don’t Grow
5 Reasons Party Rental Companies Don’t Grow Dustin Lunde | BestLyfe Group The party rental industry has changed. Competition is higher. Ad costs aren’t what they used to be. Customers have more options. Search is changing. AI is…
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October 13, 2026
IOA Connect Social Event Announced for IAAPA on TUESDAY November 17
As IOA continues to grow through a network of operators located across the world, new programs are being added and IOA Connect serves as an opportunity to allow members and the industry to collaborate. To advance those…
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October 13, 2026
AIR Mail October 2026
IOA Connect Social Event Announced for IAAPA on TUESDAY November 17 As IOA continues to grow through a network of operators located across the world, new programs are being added and IOA Connect serves as an opportunity to allow…
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September 8, 2026
Marketing Strategy Sets Your Business Up For Success & Unique Inventory Creates Showstopping Rental Results
For many seasonal operations, fall marks the end of high demand for outdoor rentals, especially in weather related locations where temperatures begin to drop. Demand may also fall due to back-to-school for the kids and the start…
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September 8, 2026
Inflatable Works, Inc. Announces Acquisition of N-Flatables Cutting Edge Creations
Delaware – September 1, 2026 — Inflatable Works, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of N-Flatables Cutting Edge Creations. Inflatable Works, Inc. will use the assets to continue…
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September 8, 2026
IOA Member Twister Display Hosting Expo on October 1 in East Liverpool, OH
Twister Display of East Liverpool, Ohio will be hosting a Great Lakes EXPO at their location 49207 Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road East Liverpool, OH 43920 on October 1. Admission is FREE to attend and will be a 1 day event 10 am – 5…
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