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Rent-to-own News - Rent-to-own dealers in Kentucky to revitalize state rent-to-own association

December 13, 2007

Chris Bolin of Bolin Rental Purchase is calling all Kentucky rent-to-own dealers to attend a state rental dealer reorganization meeting on January 16, 2008, in Louisville. GE Consumer & Industrial and TRIB are generously sponsoring this reorganization gathering. The meeting will be held at the luxurious 21C Museum Hotel and the room rate for Kentucky rental dealers is only $139. The deadline to reserve a room is December 26, 2007, so call the 21C Museum Hotel at 877/217-6400 or 502/217-6300. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and KRDA officers will be nominated. After lunch, attendees will discuss dues structure, a date for the next meeting and, most importantly, attendees will provide the new board directions and ideas. For more information, please contact Chris Bolin via e-mail or by phone at 931/647-1136.

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The Connectors
By Kristen Card
Taking into consideration APRO’s 2008 Convention theme, “Rent-to-Own Connections,” we debut RTOHQ: The Magazine with a series of profiles on some of those in our industry who use their insights about rent-to-own and their abilities of persuasion to connect with members of Congress: Congressman William Lacy Clay, Steve Kruse, RSSS’ Ellison Crider, Missouri’s Mighty Cs (Larry Carrico, “Tiger” John Cleek and Dan Cole), Lyn Leach, Bryce Company’s Bryan Collins, Tom Bernau and Benefit Marketing Solutions.

 

Identity Theft in the Rent-to-Own World
By Ed Winn III
These days, businesses are being held more accountable for the records they keep and the safeguards they use to protect them. Should your customers’ personal and financial information fall into the hands of thieves, you might be liable for the damages caused.

 

APRO’s 2008 Convention Education: Your Gateway to New Ideas
The education schedule at APRO’s 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in St. Louis has been revamped to provide an entire day of great ideas that you can take back to your stores. Check out the complete schedule and seminar descriptions in this issue.

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