Rent-to-own Events - 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show
Make your rent-to-own connection!
August 11-14, St. Louis
Renaissance Grand Hotel and America's Center
New Schedule
APRO has revamped its Convention and Buying Show schedule for 2008 in order to make the meeting more convenient for rental dealers and exhibitors. This year's exhibit hall will feature extended hours in a two-day schedule, with new "Info-To-Go" educational sessions on the exhibit hall stage, as well as complimentary lunches and a cocktail party. The annual Awards Banquet will be held a day earlier than usual in the conventino schedule.
APRO Show Specials
More than 100 vendors exhibiting products offer APRO Show Specials that won't be available anywhere else. The Buying Show will conclude with a cash giveaway of up to $10,000. New for 2008: Exhibitors will be taking pre-show orders. If your entry is drawn and is a pre-show order, your winnings will be doubled!
All-Industry Roundtable
APRO's All-Industry Roundtable session is back by popular demand! The hottest topics in the industry will be discussed among rental dealers with companies both large and small. Roundtable participatns will be able to give and get immediate insight into current issues via an interactive keypad-response system. And later that day, APRO will feature a top slate of educational seminars to help your business grow.
RTO Networking
APRO's social gatherings can't be beat! The year, we'll take you to St. Louis' unique City Museum for a Gala Cocktail Party, present our version of the ESPYs at our Awards Banquet and – new for 2008 – host a cocktail reception right in the exhibit hall.
Golf Tournament
This year's Joe Eason/Tom Kitchens Golf Tournament will be held on the rolling hills of the Quail Creek Golf Club in St. Louis. New for 2008: The tournament will start later in the day this year to allow for more participation from those driving in from surrounding areas.
Meet us in St. Louis!
There's something for everyone in St. Louis, including the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch, a paddle-wheel cruise on the Mississippi, the new Lumiere Place Casino, St. Louis' fabulous historic districts and more. Use this opportunity to nurture your business and have a great vacation with family and friends. The St. Louis Renaissance Grand Hotel offers an elegant and relaxing atmosphere near the banks of the Mississippi River and America's Center exhibit space is directly across the street.
It's Affordable
One aspect of the 2008 show that is not new is registration costs – we're keeping them low so that you can bring your most valuable employees to the most important annual event in the industry. We're offering a $75 "limited registration" that includes all seminars and exhibit hall admission (with three lunches and exhibit hall cocktail party); tickets to social events are available for an additional charge.
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