TARA Exhibit Hall and Training Sessions

The 24th annual Texas Association of Rental Agencies Convention and Buying Show concluded March 27 after a successful and fun event in Ft. Worth, Texas. Pictured here are some of the exhibitors and attendees during the show and at the educational seminars.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Jim Van Tighem, Dan Ross	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	TARA exhibit hall

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*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	TARA exhibit hall Mike Wood, LG Electronics (left) and another TARA attendee discuss business during the trade show.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	TARA exhibit hall

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	James MacAlpine, Nationwide	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	New members from Crown Rent World New TARA members with stores in Florida and Texas pictured from left are: Francisco Toro, Heverth Rios and Ralph Abrahamson of Crown Rent World.

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*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	TARA educational session	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Michael Goad, CBK

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Max Alford	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Jim Van Tighem, Moneris

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Jim Van Tighem, Dan Ross	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Ed Winn III

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Dennis Shields, TRIB	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	David Dill

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Cary McPherson, Bryce	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Albert Turic

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RTOHQ: The Magazine
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Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | June - July 2008
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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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