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Rent-to-own News - APRO Convention Update: Early bird registration July 15

June 30, 2009

The Rent-To-Own Industry Event of the Year Is Here


Register by July 15 – Save $100!


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Dealers   Exhibitors

 

Convention packages are $1,195 for Bally's and $1,295 for Paris, with discount, and include a four night hotel stay and complete registration for two people. For example, the Bally's package includes a $125 per night room rate and registration fee of less than $350 per person.

 

Networking

RTO specific educational seminars

APRO Annual Rental Roundtable

APRO President's Reception and Awards Banquet.

 

NEW EVENTS:

 

APRO Big Deal Auction offering special deals by exhibitors available only during the auction

Best Rent-to-Own Ideas Contest

Two buying show opportunities — APRO’s and BrandSource’s

 

Winners of the 2009 Rent-to-Own Customer of the Year, Employee of the Year and and APRO Scholarship will also will be recognized at the general session. The session is also where attendees will elect new APRO board members.

Download a complete schedule of events here, or visit APRO's Convention page.

Dealers register for APRO's 2009 Convention and Buying Show now!

 

Exhibitors register for APRO's 2009 Convention and Buying Show now!


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About APRO
The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations is the official voice of the rent-to-own industry and the most accurate and trustworthy source of rent-to-own news in the industry. Founded in 1980, APRO is the national, nonprofit trade association advocating and representing the rent-to-own industry before the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, courts, media and the public.

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