Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association
The Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA) is dedicated to upholding and promoting the professionalism and integrity of the tent-rental industry through education, training, networking, and leadership development for the benefit of its members. Founded in 1987, MATRA was created as the result of a few rental companies and area vendors that desired to build a stronger relationship between those in the tenting industry while also helping to educate rental owners about safety and new products. For the past 30 years, MATRA continues to be an industry leader in all things tent-rental-industry related. Previously the Mid-Atlantic Tent Renters Association Inc., MATRA has expanded out of the Mid-Atlantic to 270 members all around the nation, and they are continuing to grow. While MATRA hosts an annual conference to give members a taste of new and up-and-coming changes in the tent-rental industry and to organize their popular “MATRA games,” the association’s biggest focus is on education. Other experts in the tent-rental industry are starting to take notice. Three years ago, MATRA began partnering with CRA to host the educational portion of their annual trade show. They hope to expand to other areas of the country and partner with other industry experts in the future. It’s evident that MATRA cares about its members and the tent-rental community. Besides its focus on education, MATRA takes care of its members by recently offering two $3,000 scholarships to current MATRA members pursuing higher education and their loved ones. If you are interested in becoming a MATRA member, please visit their website at MatraMembers.org, or call the office at 302-765-3945.
TEECO’S TIPS Little Gestures Go a long Way During the busy season, you and the people who work for you are required to work intense, long hours for several consecutive days at a time. As the owner of a company, you obviously have an extra incentive to keep up this demanding pace. Your workers, however, do not share that incentive, and after four or five days, morale begins to droop. Consider the following advice: • Try to avoid sporadic bursts of intense labor — do your best to make sure the workflow at the jobsite stays as consistent as possible. This sense of consistency offers a sense of belonging and purpose to your employees.
• Make sure your crew has a large, fresh container of ice water each day — they will notice the effort.
• A well-placed and sincere thank you goes a long way. Praise and recognize the effort of each individual. Occasionally, you might want to provide lunch for the crews at the jobsite. These are little things that will make a big difference to your employees!
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