Sacramento Balloon Co. "When just any balloon won't do."
 New Years CelebrationRing in the New Year with the Sacramento Balloon Company as we celebrate and say thanks to you, our valued customers. For more information or any questions, please visit our Press Room page, link located in the top right corner of this page, or contact Sacramento Balloon Company at 916-331-0131. We look forward to beginning the New Year with you. | About UsWelcome to Sacramento Balloon Company. We are a family business owned and operated by Steve and Cathy Rostratter. Here at Sacramento Balloon Company, we make it our goal to provide exceptional service to help enhance any event. Highlight and create focal points at your special event with our wide array of balloon decor. We look forward to working with you in planning your next event at Sacramento Balloon Company. ServicesAt Sacramento Balloon Company, you can find various types of balloon decor including:
Choose from an extensive inventory of both latex and Mylar or foil balloons to create your balloon decor. If there is an out-of-stock item that you want, we are happy to specially order that item for you. We can even have your logo imprinted on the balloons. Should you decide to inflate your own balloons, we do sell and rent helium tanks for your use. |
History
Sacramento Balloon Company, originally known as Sacramento Balloon and Toy Company, began in 2002 by Terry and Barbara McKinney. When Terry McKinney opened the door to Sacramento Balloon and Toy Company, he already had over 50 years of experience in the balloon business in Utah and other areas of California. The McKinney's were looking to retire because they were getting older and wanted to see more of their children and grandchildren. The McKinney's wanted to sell their business to someone who would put the same love, compassion and effort that they did into the store and to have the same employment working with balloons.
It was at this time that Steve Rostratter stumbled upon an article in The Sacramento Bee about a man who was looking to sell his balloon store. After very careful consideration and visitations to the store, Steve Rostratter approached Terry McKinney to discuss buying the store. It was a moment that Mr. Rostratter would describe as "The hardest, most intense, and the deepest interview of his life." After a month long interview, filled with days of getting a feel for what being owner of the store would entail and getting to know the Rostratter family, Terry McKinney finally sold the store. In August 2007, Steve and Cathy Rostratter renamed the store to Sacramento Balloon Company.
Despite becoming owners of a Sacramento Balloon Company, the Rostratter family lacked experience with balloons besides coming across the occasional birthday bouquet. Seeing this, the McKinney's took the Rostratter's under their wing and they became apprentices in balloon art for about two months. During this time the McKinney's and Rostratter's worked together to understand all the ins and outs of the store.
Currently, the Rostratter's maintain a retail location with 2,900 sq. ft. of balloons, helium and balloon accessories. They are here to offer the community with unique balloons and balloon decor that will enhance and make any event more memorable. "Sacramento Balloon Co. When just any balloon won't do."
Owner Biographies
Steve Rostratter is one of the two Co-Owners of Sacramento Balloon Company. The oldest in a family of four, Steve Rostratter is a Los Altos High School and Frenso State alumni. Before becoming a Sacramento Balloon Company Co-Owner, Steve Rostratter was a Airtex Water-pumps salesman for 25 years. In addition to being a Co-Owner, he is a father of three kids and married to Cathy Rostratter, Sacramento Balloon Company Co-Owner.
Cathy Rostratter, is the second Co-Owner of Sacramento Balloon Company. An only child originally from Canada, Cathy Rostratter is a Rowland High School alumni. Prior to being a Co-Owner of Sacramento Balloon Company, Cathy Rostratter worked at Costco for 16 years. She is married to Steve Rostratter, Co-Owner of Sacramento Balloon Company, who she has three kids with.
