The American Rental Association (ARA) is asking members to participate in a new economic survey that will help benchmark the current economic conditions for the rental industry and offer a look at what the future may hold.

An email is being sent to ARA members on Monday, July 9, with a link to participate in ARA’s economic outlook survey. This survey is designed to take only a few minutes to complete and those who respond can receive a summary of survey results.

Participants also will have the option to be entered into drawings for a $50 American Express gift card.

The survey is confidential — survey results are presented in totals; no individual member responses are reported.

This request builds upon previous surveys sent to ARA members. Response to the first quarter survey indicated optimism in the rental market and responses to the new survey will help the association continue to gauge how the industry is doing economically. ARA will benchmark results for reference in assisting members throughout 2012.

If you do not receive the July 9 email or have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Sarah Peterson at 800-334-2177, ext. 237, or sarah.peterson@ararental.org.