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Rent-to-own News - RentDirect Nationwide Show hits Vegas

February 28, 2010

RentDirect Nationwide kicks off its PrimeTime! buying show and conference at MGM Grand in Las Vegas today where rent to own dealers from across the country will take part in unique educational and networking opportunities and peruse more than 150,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the latest products.

The conference -- which officially opens with a general session tonight at 6 p.m. --  will feature more than 150 vendors and dealers can take advantage of exclusive offers including Cash Back Now instant rebates and pre-show sales events like RentDirect’s Hot Show.

Dealers will also find a wealth of information at PrimeTime! University (PTU) -- free educational classes specifically tailored to the independent rental dealer.  Scheduled topics this week range from best business practices to marketing with social media.

RentDirect Nationwide Executive Director James MacAlpine hosts the buying group's member meeting and will deliver an industry update Monday morning. The member meeting is followed by the fast paced "Hot Show Auction". Read Q and A with MacAlpine here.

Tailored to the Rent-to-Own dealer, "The Hot Show" is a 30 minute blowout sale featuring popular products from top name brands.

Schedule is as follows:


Sunday, February 28

7:00am – 7:00pm        Member Registration Open
4:15pm – 5:45pm        Millions in Minutes Furniture Auction
6:00pm – 7:00pm        PrimeTime! Kickoff General Session
7:00pm – 8:00pm        PrimeTime! Kickoff Reception

Monday, March 1
 
7:00am – 7:00pm        Member Registration and Information Desk Open
7:00am – 8:00am        Nationwide Members Breakfast
8:00am – 10:00am      RentDirect Members Meeting and Hot Show Auction
9:00am – 11:00am      PrimeTime! Spouse Brunch
10:00am – 6:00pm      Vendor Exhibition & Buying Show
12:00pm – 1:30pm      Complimentary Lunch on Show Floor   
6:30pm – 8:00pm        RentDirect Members Reception
 
Tuesday, March 2

7:00am – 6:00pm        Member Registration and Information Desk Open
7:00am – 8:00am        Nationwide Members Breakfast
?8:00am – 10:00am      PrimeTime! University Courses
10:00am – 5:00pm      Vendor Exhibition & Buying Show
12:00pm – 1:30pm      Complimentary Lunch on Show Floor

Wednesday, March 3

7:00am – 10:00am        Members Continental Breakfast


 
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