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APRO: Taking the Pulse of Rent to Own

U.S. Economy picks up speed

[January 27, 2012] The United States economy picked up speed at the end of 2011 as businesses substantially built up their inventories and consumers increased their spending. Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the nation's economic health, grew at ...

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The Premier Companies announce 2012 training seminars

[January 27, 2012] John Darden, The Premier Companies Dealer/Vendor Liaison During their recent convention in Key West, The Premier Companies, franchisor of four Rent-to-Own brands, released their 2012 Training Seminar schedule to their franchisees. The aggressive schedule includes workshops and ...

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RTOHQ: The Magazine digital-only bonus compilation available

[January 26, 2012] APRO is proud to present a special bonus issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine—a digital-only compilation of some of the feature articles we published in 2011. We hope you have already had a chance to peruse a ...

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RNR Vegas helps customer stay young at heart

[January 26, 2012] RNR Las Vegas Customer Leo Mazer (center) with RNR Manager Kelly Pierce (L) and wife Tammy Pierce. At 87, decorated veteran Leo Mazer of Las Vegas may not seem like the typical custom wheel and tire rental ...

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Walter Clark and Associates serving RTO Industry insurance needs for 24 years

[January 26, 2012] Jeanette Beardsley first met Barry Gambini in 1981 when the APRO co-founder and past president sold his RTO stores. They've worked together to serve the insurance needs of rental dealers ever since. "As the APRO endorsed ...

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Application for unemployment benefits rise along with durable goods orders

[January 26, 2012] The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to a seasonally adjusted 377,000, after a nearly four-year low the previous week. The long-term trend is pointing to a healthier job market. Applications for unemployment ...

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Childers named ColorTyme's 2011 Franchisee of the Year

[January 25, 2012] ColorTyme's 2011 Franchisee of the Year, Mark Childers (R) interviewed by APRO Reporter Murlin Evans at ColorTymes annual convention Tuesday. Rent-to-own franchisor, ColorTyme, honored its top performers and recognized exceptional owner accomplishments yesterday at the 2012 National ...

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ColorTyme kicks off 2012 National Convention with new vision, lower fees

[January 23, 2012] New ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula. New ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula delivered shock-and-awe punch to the kick off of the ColorTyme 2012 National Convention by rolling out a new strategic plan for growth that included lower fees. A ...

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RNR Convention recognizes outstanding operators

[January 23, 2012] Former APRO President, Larry Carrico, is awarded RNR's Mike Kent Pioneer Award at RNR's recent convention. RNR Custom Wheels and Performance Tires just wrapped its 8th annual franchise meeting this past Thursday, Jan. 19, hosting more than ...

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Congresswoman visits ABC Rental Purchase

[January 23, 2012] L to R: Shaun Rush, Rep. Lynn Jenkens, Jim Brown, Rick Rineberg Jim Brown of ABC Rental Purchase, last week, hosted Congresswoman Lynn Jenkens of Kansas' Second Congressional District. Jenkens is on of 98 co-sponsors of H....

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Bonnie Nitzsche funeral arrangements

[January 19, 2012] Visitation: Friday, Jan. 20 5pm-8pm Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd West Chester, Ohio 45069 Funeral: Saturday 11am Hodapp Funeral Home Then a procession to the Arlington Memorial Cemetery on Compton ...

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RTOHQ: The Magazine Goes Digital!

Now, in addition to APRO's Award-winning print edition, you can access entire issues on the web, a digital tablet or smartphone.

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APRO 2012 Exhibitors

If you are looking to sell or launch new products, or engage buyers, nothing compares to the power of face-to-face interaction at APRO, July 24-26, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Reach new buyers

Introduce new products

Promote your services

Increase your visibility

Network with the dealers

Invitation to Exhibit

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Attendee Information

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Kelly Carrico
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RTO Industry Supported Legislation

The rent-to-own industry supports S. 881, introduced by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana), and H.R. 1588, introduced by Rep. Francisco Canseco "Quico" (R) of Texas' 23rd Congressional District.

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

Dealers

Bart Stamper, B Stamper Ent. Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Coe Ecker, D.H. Rentals Inc., dba Premier Rental-Purchase, Snellville, Georgia; Doug Holder, Equitable Southern LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Osprey, Florida; Brent M. Smith, GNS & Associates Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Mobile, Alabama; Bandy Saluja, Madison Capital Investments, Inc., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Easton, Pennsylvania; Chip Morsbach, Montevista Leasing Corp., dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Fort Collins, Colorado; Ravindra Raavi, Siri Financials, LLC, dba Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership for Less, El Dorado Hills, Calfornia; and Timothy Strachan, Wills Creek Management Group LLC, dba Premier Rental-Purchase, Lavale, Maryland

Vendors

Michael E. Helton CPA, Rivero, Gordimer & Company P.A., Tampa, Florida

2012 APRO Dave Egan
Legislative Conference

April 17-19, Washington, D.C.

Mark your calendars!

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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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RTOHQ: The Magazine’s upgraded digital format

APRO's new, mobile-ready magazine is now available in addition to our print edition. The digital format provides the same informative content as our printed magazine, but also offers tools to make the reading experience more enriching. Access the table of contents page with one click or tap. Get additional information from advertisers by clicking on the links in their ads. The interface is easy to navigate and requires no special app—read our magazine on your computer, digital table or smartphone. Click here to access the digital version of RTOHQ: The Magazine November-December 2011.

Marketing Matters

This year marks the launch of a marketing campaign initiated by APRO to build the rent-to-own customer base. It will be a multi-year endeavor employing multiple strategies. In this and upcoming issues of our magazine, we will address the many facets of marketing that affect our industry.

Striving for an A with the BBB

by William E. Freeland

Consumers often refer to the Better Business Bureau's ratings to help them make rental and purchasing decisions. National Rent-to-Own's human resource manager outlines the steps every RTO company should pursue to help earn an A+ from the BBB.

Creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience

by Bill Keese

Apple does it. Southwest Airlines does it. Can the rent-to-own industry also garner a national reputation for exceptional service and, in the process, attract new customers?

BB and BBQ on Beale Street

Memphis' reputation for tremendous food, groundbreaking music and Southern charm is well deserved. It's not too early to start planning your trip there next July for APRO's 2012 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show.

Card Talk

by Ed Winn III

Credit and debit card payments are on the rise in rent-to-own. So are the risks in keeping such transactions secure.

Rent-to-Own Families, Part VI

by Kristen Card

No, you're not seeing double, or are you? Our latest profiles of kindred colleagues include two sets of twins-the Botkins and the Kimbles. And in Kansas, a son and daughter help their dad keep business running Strong.

Future issues of APRO's magazine will be available in this same new format. Click here to access past issues that are not yet archived in the new interface.