About CRA
( Formerly the California Rental Association )
California Rental Association represents more than 1,200 contractor/homeowner and party/event rental dealers and suppliers throughout the United States. Since their beginning in 1946, they have evolved into one of the largest and most innovative rental associations in the country.
CRA has successfully united the rental industry in California and Nevada into a cohesive group of dedicated professional business owners -- acting as one voice on vital issues directly affecting the rental industry.
CRA functions through the "committee" system. Committee members advise and recommend methods of action for each interest area.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the California Rental Association is to further the rental concept by representing its members, promoting use by consumers, and augmenting the industry image.
California Rental Association Association represents more than 1,200 contractor/homeowner and party/event rental dealers and suppliers throughout the United States. Since their beginning in 1946, they have evolved into one of the largest and most innovative rental associations in the country.
CRA has successfully united the rental industry in California and Nevada into a cohesive group of dedicated professional business owners -- acting as one voice on vital issues directly affecting the rental industry.
Who is eligible to join CRA?
Firms who are regularly engaged in some phase of the construction/homeowner or party/event rental industry; and firms, associations or corporations which are engaged in the business of selling equipment, merchandise or services to rental centers are eligible to participate in the CRA services and programs.
Membership dues are a tax deductible investment in a cooperative effort to bring a variety of expertise to your business.
Membership Classifications include:
Regular Member: Rental Center domiciled in California or Nevada
Branch Member: Headquarters must be a Rental Center Member
Multiple Location Member: Organization that owns more than 10 rental centers
Member at Large: Rental centers domiciled outside California or Nevada
International Member: Any rental center not within the United States, Canada or Mexico
Associate Member: Suppliers to the rental industry
Individual member: For those interested in the rental industry
To receive your Member Information Kit, call 916-666-4337 or 800-272-7400. You may also send a fax to 916-666-1233, or e-mail to ria@craonthenet.org.
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Your Membership Package includes:
- Equipment Operation and Safety Information Sheets
- Lending Library Catalog
- Assorted Safety Posters for General Tool and Party Rental Centers
- CRA booklets on Battery Maintenance, Electrical Safety, Scaffold Safety, and Cutting with Diamond Blades.
- CRA Membership Plaque
- CRA Window Decal
- Back issues of the CRA Monthly Journals
- Membership Resource Directory
- Vehicle Checkout form
- . . . and various program information flyers and order forms.
California and Nevada members receive all of the above, PLUS . . .
- Security Alert Program materials
- ID Requirements sign
- Insurance brochures
- "It’s the Law" booklet
- "Anatomy of a Lawsuit" booklet
- Model Rental Agreement forms & specifications
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HOW TO JOIN!
Call, fax or send e-mail requesting Membership Information; and we will mail or fax the registration forms to you immediately.
REASONS TO RENT
Renting Is Good Business:
As the cost of buying new construction or homeowner equipment escalates each year, the benefits of renting become very clear. Renting puts you in control. It allows you to do the job yourself, at your convenience - using the right equipment.
If your special event needs extra supplies or equipment: tables & chairs, serving dishes, decorations, fountains, tents, arches, etc., renting makes good sense.
Party/event rental centers can offer you a wide variety of merchandise from their specialized inventories.
So, if your use is temporary or limited, and the purchase price is high, then renting makes sense for you.
If you are looking for any party /event equipment rental, party rental, event, suppliers, contractor, homeowner, CRA, California Rental Association, heavy equipment, truck rental, homeowner tools, trailer rental, tables chairs, party goods, one way rental, local rental, medical, sick room, nevada rental, Utility Trailers, Tables, Chairs, Light Construction, Heavy Construction, Camping, Exercise, Video Equipment, Audiovisual, Cellular Phones, Disaster Crew equipment, visit one of our members.
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