Rent to Own Industry Headlines...
Premier dealers turn "jailbirds" to send MDMA kids to camp
[July 3, 2009] William Cuthbertson jailed to raise money for the Muscular Distrophy Association. Local business owners and community leaders from Clarksville, Tenn. were accused recently of “having a big heart” and were “arrested” and hauled off to ...
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APRO Golfers tee off at scenic Angel Park
[July 2, 2009] Angel Park Golf Club. This year's annual Tom Kitchens/Joe Eason Golf Tournament will be held on the Palm Course at the Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas during APRO's annual Convention. Registration Deadline: August 14 Find ...
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Aaron's Inc. Q2 Conference call July 22
[July 2, 2009] Aaron’s, Inc. will host a conference call at 10:30 a.m. EST July 22 to discuss the company's second quarter 2009 results. There will be opening remarks and then questions and answers with Chairman Charlie Loudermilk, ...
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'A breath of fresh air': Illinois RDA makes renovation possible at area Boys and Girls Club
[July 2, 2009] IRDA Board members. It wasn't the outreach project they'd planned to do; but it's the one that needed doing. The Illinois Rental Dealers Association Tuesday will formally present The Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) ...
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New Consumer Protection Agency could impact RTO bills
[July 1, 2009] The Obama administration yesterday sent a detailed proposal to Congress to create an agency to protect consumers and oversee nearly every facet of consumer lending. Though the bill, and the agency it proposes to establish – The ...
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Employee and Customer of the Year: deadline July 24
[July 1, 2009] Click to watch video. APRO's Employee and Customer of the Year Contest is On! Deadline July 24! The search is on for the rent-to-own customer and employee who best personify the spirit of the industry through their ...
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Minnesota Supreme Court: Franken wins, Dems at 60
[June 30, 2009] The Minnesota Supreme Court today unanimously ruled former "Saturday Night Live" star Al Franken the winner of last November's Senate race, putting him on the brink of becoming a U.S. Senator and giving Democrats a ...
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APRO Convention Update: Early bird registration July 15
[June 30, 2009] The Rent-To-Own Industry Event of the Year Is Here Register by July 15 – Save $100! Register Now: Dealers Exhibitors Convention packages are $1,195 for Bally's and $1,295 for Paris, with discount, and include a ...
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Rent-A-Center, Q2 2009 conference call broadcast July 28
[June 30, 2009] Rent-A-Center will broadcast its quarterly earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM ET over the Internet. This call will be held to discuss the earnings release that will be issued after the close ...
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American Rental product expo, picnic set for July
[June 29, 2009] American Rentals General Manager David P. David tries his luck on the mechanical bull at last year's American Rental company picnic. American Rental, the third largest independent RTO company in the U.S., is gearing up for ...
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Premier wraps midyear dealers retreat with open house
[June 26, 2009] The Premier Companies wrapped a successful midyear dealers retreat in Atlanta, Georgia Thursday with an open house for entrepreneurs interested in joining the Premier family. Over 90 dealers attended the retreat and took part in 15 offered ...
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APRO's 2009 Rent-to-Own Customer/Employee of the Year Award

APRO's Employee and Customer of the Year are those customers and employees who inspire, help or sacrifice for the betterment of their families and/or communities-just like the previous recipients listed below have done.

 

If one of your customers and/or employees represent rent-to-own with such honor and character then be sure to submit their name's for APRO's 2009 Employee and Customer of the Year contest.


RTO Industry Supported Legislation

The rent-to-own industry supports S. 738, introduced by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana), and H.R. 1744, introduced by Representative William Lacy Clay (D-Missouri).

 

The rent-to-own industry is currently asking members of Congress to co-sponsor the legislation.

 

Click here to find out if your member of Congress is a current co-sponsor. For more information about RTO industry supported legislation, click here.

Welcome New APRO Members

 

Rental dealers

Jeff Furlin, Circle City Rentals, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Indianapolis, Indiana; David Holland, DNH Enterprises LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Midland, Texas; David Holland, DNH RIMCO LLC, dba RIMCO, Midland, Texas; James A. Smith, J&L Beach Enterprises Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Peter Higgins, P&S Ventures LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Rincon, Georgia; Steve Brown, SNORAA LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Visalia, California; and Don Ebner, Southern Rent To Own LLC, Christiansted, Virgin Islands.
 
Vendors
Ron Loftin, Liquid Tax, Duluth, Georgia


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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.
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Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | April-May 2009
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APRO’s Big Show Returns to the Cities of Light
By APRO
Paris and Las Vegas share the nickname “City of Light.” But you don’t have to settle for one over the other—-enjoy both at the same time! APRO returns to Paris and Bally’s in Las Vegas for the 2009 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show, August 30–September 2. What happens in Vegas is très magnifique!.

The Lobbyists
By Kristen Card
While the rent-to-own industry employs an impressive grassroots movement aimed at securing a federal definition, it relies on efforts from inside the Beltway, as well. Lobbyists John Raffaelli, Zahra Buck, Tonya Speed and Palmer Hamilton help keep rent-to-own on the minds and agendas of the lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Protecting Rent-to-Own Trade Secrets
By Ed Winn III
When an employee leaves your store, do your company’s private information—-and your customers—-go with him? APRO’s legal counsel explores the strategies for keeping your trade secrets where they belong.

A Permanent Opportunity in Temporary Housing
By Tiffany Hamburger
In our previous issue, we profiled the home staging industry, a potential new revenue source for rent-to-own. Now, a look at another under-tapped market to consider.

Vendor Spotlight: Bonnie Nitzsche
By Tiffany Hamburger
Known for her good cheer and stalwart dedication, an APRO Vendor of the Year recipient and undisputed friend of the rent-to-own industry turns the reins over to her son.


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