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Full-O-Pep/American Rentals 2008 Trade Show
Managers company-wide trekked to pastoral Nashville, Indiana July 18 for day one of The 18th annual Full-O-Pep/American Rentals Trade Show and Training Expo. The show concludes with a company picnic, hog roast and fireworks show July 19.[198 Photos] |
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Rent One's Day at the Diamond June 19, 2008
Rent One's Day at the Diamond vendor appreciation day June 19, 2008 at Rent One Park.[58 Photos] |
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Heartland of America Golf and Bass Tournament, June 17, 2008
Heartland of America Golf and Bass Tournament, June 17, 2008[52 Photos] |
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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008
Rent-to-own dealers and vendors from five states across the midwest trekked to the banks of The Lake of the Ozarks June 16-18 for the fourth annual Heartland of America Regional Trade Show and Seminar in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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Indiana Flooding June 2008 Columbus and Martinsville
David P. David, owner of American Rentals, and Bob Whittle, an Aaron's franchisee, spent the last week replacing drywall, ripping up carpets and unloading flood damaged merchandise after torrential rains hammered Columbus, Indiana and pushed two lakes, Prince's and Shaefer over their banks.[14 Photos] |
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2008 Tennessee Rental Dealers Association Annual Conference
Rent-to-own dealers and vendors from across Tennessee trekked to the sprawling Opryland Hotel and Resort to take part in the TRDA Annual Conference June 9-10 in Nashville.[28 Photos] |
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New York Rental Dealers Association May 15, Verona, New York
New York Rental Dealers Association May 15, Verona, New York[25 Photos] |
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New Las Vegas RNR Store opening
New Las Vegas RNR Store opening.[7 Photos] |
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High Touch 2008 Users Conference Welcome Reception
High Touch Technology Solutions launched its biggest ever users conference May 7-9, with a cocktail welcome reception that drew over 100 rent-to-own professionals and High Touch staff to the company's new digs -- four floors of a 10 story office building in downtown Wichita, Kansas.[71 Photos] |
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Louisiana Rental Dealers Association Annual Meeting April 22-23, 2008
Rent-to-own dealers and vendors from Louisiana and beyond trekked to the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville to take part in the newly invigorated Louisiana Rental Dealers Association (LRDA) meeting April 22-23.
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2008 Rent-n-Roll Franchisee Meeting
Over 120 attendees, franchise owners, managers and vendors took ownership of the “RNR revolution” at a three-day franchisee conference this January at the Regal Sun Resort in Orlando, Florida.
At the time of the conference, RNR boasted 20 franchisees that own 65 stores nationwide and in Canada, a far cry from the handful of franchisees representing just over a dozen stores in 2004. The rapid growth of the company is drawing new investors everyday.
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TRIB Group 2008 Silver at the Summit Convention and Buying Show
TRIB Group celebrates its silver anniversary at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas March 17-19. The event is the first time TRIB has co-located with strategic partner Associated Volume Buyers.[134 Photos] |
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Computers for Kidz Press Conference March 7, 2008
Congressman William Lacy Clay joined national, state and local rent-to own industry representatives at a St. Louis Charter School to launch the "Computers for Kidz" program -- an initiative to help bridge the digital divide in urban areas.[14 Photos] |
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PrimeTime! March 2008
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2008 Rent One Annual Manager's Meeting
Rent One’s annual store managers’ meeting kicked off in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 26. [24 Photos] |
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2008 Dave Egan Legislative Conference
Over 120 rental dealers, vendors and industry affiliates converged on Washington, D.C. February 11-13 to meet with legislators and urge sponsorship of the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act. [41 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: Rent-to-Own Awards Banquet
The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations bestowed the industrys highest honors upon five rental dealers, one vendor and the years top state rental dealers association during APROs 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show on September 27 in Reno, Nevada.[60 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: President Reception
Officers of state associationspast and presentand the many APRO members and vendors who have spent their time, money and energy supporting the legislative agenda were honored on September 26 during the APRO Presidents Reception held at the 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in Reno.[12 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: All-Industry Roundtable
APROs All-Industry Roundtable debuted at the 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in Reno. Attendance was impressive and the discussions revealing.[31 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: Rock-n-Reno 1950s Bowling Party
APROs 2007 Gala Cocktail Reception was held at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno during the APRO Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Showand it was right up the alley of those who seek a great time![70 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: Exhibit hall
Photographs from the exhibit hall at the Reno Events Center during APROs 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show, September 24-27. Check back for additional photographs of the exhibit hall every day during the event.[63 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: General session and keynote address
The mood was upbeat and the keynote address lively, humorous and informative at the general session during APROs 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show, September 25, in Reno.[43 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: Welcome Reception
APRO opened its 26th annual convention and buying show at The Silver Legacy in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, September 24, with a welcome reception for all dealers, spouses and vendors.[26 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: State Legislative Forum
More than 100 rent-to-own dealers attended the State Legislative Forum in Reno, Nevada, during APROs 2007 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show, September 24.[16 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: Joe Eason and Tom Kitchens Golf Tournament
There was a chill in the air and frost on the greens, but after an hour delay, APROs 2007 Joe Eason/Tom Kitchens Golf Tournament teed off at the Resort at Red Hawk in Reno on September 24.[40 Photos] |
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APRO 2007: William Lacy Clay reception
Kicking off the 2007 APRO Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in Reno, Nevada, September 23 at The Silver Legacy Hotel, was a reception honoring Congressman William Lacy Clay.[27 Photos] |
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Illinois RTO dealers gather for annual meeting
The Illinois state rent-to-own association held its annual meeting in Springfield, Illinois, September 19, to discuss rent-to-own state, federal legislative and tax issues.[9 Photos] |
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New York Rental Dealers Association donates computers
In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, sits a five-story brick building that fulfills parents dreams of providing an exceptional education for 405 underprivileged children. The Trey Whitfield School, run by former Dallas Cowboys player A.B. Whitfield and founder Janie C. Whitney, was the gracious recipient of four computers donated by members of the New York State Rental Dealers Association on September 17.[11 Photos] |
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Representative Jeb Hensarling talks to RTO dealers
Representative Jeb Hensarling met with 20 rent-to-own dealers in Dallas on August 23 for a fundraising breakfast.[7 Photos] |
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RentDirect's 2007 Primetime! Convention and Member2Member Summit
2007 RentDirect Nationwide Primetime! Convention and Member2Member Summit, August 18-22 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada[9 Photos] |
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American Rental Trade Exposition and Golf Scramble
American Rentals 2007 Trade Exposition and Golf Scramble, July 13 and 14, in Nashville, Indianafeaturing a trade show, golf tournament and hog roast.[59 Photos] |
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2007 Rent One Vendor Appreciation Golf Tournament
Rent Ones 2007 Vendor Appreciation Golf Tournament was held June 21 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The charity event raised more than $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House, South Town Youth Program Center and Heroes at Home.[13 Photos] |
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2007 Heartland of America Trade Show
Rent-to-own dealers, associates and vendors gathered at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, Missouri, for the Missouri Rental Dealers Associations annual Heartland of America Trade Show and Seminars. With nearly 200 in attendance, this is the best attended show in Missouri's 20-year history.[106 Photos] |
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Tennessee Rental Dealers Association 2007 meeting
The annual meeting of the Tennessee Rental Dealers Association, held June 14 and 15, went off without a hitch, reports TRDA President Larry Goad. Sixty-five dealers, employees and vendors attended.[7 Photos] |
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Northwest Rental Dealers Association meeting
Rental dealers from the states of Washington and Oregon met on June 7, 2007, in Portland, Oregon, to combine the two state organizations into the new Northwest Rental Dealers Association.[8 Photos] |
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New York Rental Dealers Association meeting
Rental professionals met June 5 in Verona, New York, to reorganize the New York State Rental Dealers Association and to elect a new board of directors and officers.[8 Photos] |
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TRIB Group's 2007 Desert Fiesta Convention
TRIB Groups 2007 Desert Fiesta Convention, held May 16-18 in Phoenix, Arizona.[48 Photos] |
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Dave Egan Legislative Conference 2007
More than 200 rent-to-own dealers met with their U.S. senators, representatives or congressional aides April 17-18 in Washington, D.C., during the APRO Dave Egan Legislative Conference, sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide and Moneris Solutions. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) met with rental dealers during a breakfast meeting April 18 and discussed S. 1012, the Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act that she and nine original cosponsors introduced March 29.[85 Photos] |
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Sponsored car unveiled in Missouri
Racecar driver Derrick Peterson unveils his new car at the National TV Sales & Rental managers meeting March 28 at the organizations corporate office in Lebanon, Missouri. National TV and Complete Auto Rental & Sales, a subsidiary of National TV, is sponsoring Peterson in the upcoming season, which begins March 31. When asked about the cars chance of winning, Mark Windsor, National TV Sales & Rental president says, of course it is going to win races; it has a 351 Windsor under the hood.[5 Photos] |
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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.[22 Photos] |
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A day at the races for Texas RTO dealers
Rent-to-own dealers were treated to a day at the races March 26, during the Texas Association of Rental Agencies' annual Convention and Southwest Buying Show. Each registered attendee received a ticket for a free ride in a professional racecar and had the opportunity to take a few laps around one of the highest rated race tracks in the nationthe Texas Motor Speedway.[40 Photos] |
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TARA Welcome Reception
After a morning of golf, rent-to-own dealers enjoyed tasty food, accommodating weather and the good company of fellow RTO dealers at the 24th annual Texas Association of Rental Agencies Welcome Reception March 25 sponsored by Nationwide Southwest and RentDirect Nationwide. The reception was held by the Doral Tesoro Hotel pool. [9 Photos] |
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Kids Safety Karnival
As part of its commitment to law enforcement and kid's safety, Tampa-based Buddy's Home Furnishings and the Florida Highway Patrol sponsored the fourth annual "Kids Karnival" March 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Children were taught the reason to use seat belts with demonstrations from a rollover simulator. They also had the chance to wear alcohol simulation goggles and then try to shoot some hoops as a demonstration of why they should not drink. Interactive safety DVD's and safety whistles were given to all of the children and Buddy's provided free fingerprint and ID cards to everyone. More than 8,000 people attended this event and Buddy's and the Florida Highway Patrol were invited to come back again next year. [17 Photos] |
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FRDA Legislative Conference
The Florida Rental Dealers Association met in Tallahassee, Florida, March 12-14, for its eighth annual legislative conference. The event, sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide, Ashley Furniture, EHP Direct, HomeLine Furniture, RES, Imagery Marketing and BDI-Laguna, was well organized and well attended. Florida rent-to-own dealers met with approximately 40 state senators, representatives or congressional aides during the conference.[17 Photos] |
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APRO/TRIB Legislative Event
Rent-to-own dealers from across the U.S. recently met at TRIB Meeting of the Minds and enjoyed an interactive presentation by the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) about the current legislative climate for RTO dealers.[23 Photos] |
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Easyhome Ltd. Convention
David Ingram, easyhome Ltd. president and chief executive officer, kicked off the company's fourth annual conference in Niagara Falls, Canada, March 7, with a review of the company's stellar performance, discussion of plans to enter the U.S. market and accolades for several of the company's top performers who earned a free car - a Porche and a Hummer as selected by the two winners. Other highlights of the show included the large donatations the stores collected and presented to the company's corporate charity and a soft spot of Ingram's - the Boys and Girls Club of Canada.[23 Photos] |
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Buddy's and Tampa police team up for safety
Employees from Buddy's Home Furnishings, a Florida-based rent-to-own store, teamed with Tampa police officers and the community to provide fun and informative ways to teach children and parents how to be safe.[13 Photos] |
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APRO's 2007 Mid-Year Conference was one of the best in years
Built in 1888, Canadas Castle in the Rockies the breathtaking Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel was the site for one of the most enjoyable APRO Mid-Year conferences in years. "This was a fantastic place to have our Mid-Year Conference," says Larry Carrico, APRO president. [11 Photos] |
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Missouri Rental Dealers Association
More than 100 rent-to-own dealers and employees braved snow, ice and nine degree weather to attend the successful Missouri Rental Dealers Association annual general meeting February 14 in Columbia, Missouri.[19 Photos] |
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RentDirect Nationwide's Primetime! Convention
Welcome remarks from APRO's president, executive director and general counsel, along with an introduction of specialized programs just for rent-to-own members and a keynote address by football great Vince Papale highlight the opening day of RentDirect Nationwide's PrimeTime! convention in Orlando, Florida.[5 Photos] |
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Buddy's Fourth Annual Safety Bash
Tampa area families came out in droves to participate in Buddy's Home Furnishings fourth annual Kids Safety Bash in December. More than 400 free fingerprinting and identification kits were processed during the day. Children and adults also had a chance to have their photos taken with special guests, enjoy food from the Outback Steak House, take a seat in the Tampa General Hospital Aero Helicopter and sit on some of the many custom choppers from Eric Warren Designs and the Brandon Harley Davidson dealership. Other special guests included the Tampa airport police, Thunderbug from the Tampa Bay Lightening hockey team, the U.S. Army, Shrek, Thaddeus Bullard from the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team, and many more. [15 Photos] |
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2007 TARA Legislative Conference
Ron Waters and Kori Hughes at the Texas Association of Rental Agencies 2007 Legislative Conference February 5 in Austin, Texas.[10 Photos] |
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2007 Legislative Summit in Dallas
Rent-to-own dealers and vendors from across the United States met in Dallas January 26 to discuss issues facing the industry during a special APRO Legislative Summit Conference. Contact APRO for information about attending the next legislative meeting.[21 Photos] |
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2006 Buddy Walk
Tampa-based Buddy's Home Furnishings teams up with Up With Downs of Pinellas County to help raise funds for children with Downs Syndrome.[8 Photos] |
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Bestway Child Safety Event
Bestway Rent-To-Own stores teamed with McGruff the Crime Dog and the National Crime Prevention Council, to bring a free child safety event to local communities at each of the Bestway stores on October 7. The event was so successful that officials at Bestway plan to make this an annual occurrence. "This is such a great cause," says Curtis Cannon, Bestway marketing manager. "We had a fantastic turnout at all of our stores and we plan to make this an annual event. We will probably do this in the summer next year so that even more families will be able to attend."[7 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: Awards Banquet
The APRO 2006 Convention and Buying Show was capped by the Awards Reception and Banquet on September 23 in Orlando, honoring the best in the rent-to-own industry.[27 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: Buying Show
The APRO 2006 Buying Show concluded on September 23 with sales of $14 million, which ties the record for the most purchases made at an APRO show. It was a fantastic show; rent-to-own dealers really came to buy, says Doug Funk of RSSS. Brian Rosen with Florida State Games was also pleased with the buying show: We would like to thank APRO for another great show. In the 10 years we have been associated with them, this has been our best show. Florida State Games sold more than $1.3 million at the show. We were very pleased with the show results, says Jay Nardone with BDI Laguna. Everyone who came through was writing orders.[76 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: President's Reception
Award recipients at the APRO 2006 Convention and Buying Show President Shannon Strunks Reception, honoring state presidents, congressional leadership and Team APRO contributors.[19 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: Gala Cocktail Party
APRO 2006 convention attendees met poolside on September 21 to socialize and watch a beautiful Florida sunset at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. A three-piece band serenaded the crowd with chilled-out classics by Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and the Beach Boys, among others. The Gala was sponsored by ColorTyme, DPI Teleconnect, Estate, Florida State Games, Maytag, Nationwide Southwest, RentDirect Nationwide, Therapedic and Whirlpool.[25 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: General session
Steve Ford, son of former President Gerald R. Ford, opened APROs 2006 Convention and Buying Show with a keynote address at the general session Rent-to-own professionals at the session gave Ford a standing ovation. Afterward, Bill Keese, APRO executive director, and Shannon Strunk, APRO president, cut the opening ceremony ribbon and welcomed all to enter the buying room floor.[47 Photos] |
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APRO 2006: Welcome Reception
APRO members and vendors took the opportunity to get together with old friends and get acquainted with new ones at the Welcome Reception, held September 20 at the Gaylord Palms Resorts Castillo Fort as the opening party of the 2006 Convention and Buying Show.[43 Photos] |
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