Rent-to-own Events

Rent-to-own Events - 2010 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show

  APRO in Louisville...
                      get ready for the ride!

                                             July 19-22
                                   Louisville, Kentucky

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For the first time, the 2010 APRO Convention will be held in Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky. This vibrant and exciting city is within a day's drive of 50% of the U.S. population and the international airport is served by nearly every major airline. Home to the Kentucky Derby, the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum, nine bourbon Distilleries, and many art museums, there are a wealth of attractions to enjoy in Louisville. 
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APRO Buying Show Specials
During APRO’s Buying Show, more than 100 vendors exhibiting products specifically for the rent-to-own industry will offer show specials that you will not be able to get anywhere else. All valid purchase orders written at the show will be entered in a drawing for cash prizes!

  

Business-Enhancing Seminars

Top speakers and rent-to-own experts from across the country are gathered in one place to give you the information you need for success. This is the only annual educational program geared specifically towards rental dealers.
The 2010 educational program includes tracks geared for different groups within the industry:

  • Store Level/One-store Managers
  • Middle Management
  • Owners/Upper Management

 

APRO's Rental Roundtable

The rental roundtalbes have become some of the most popular events at the APRO convention. This year we will combine the format of past years into two types of roundtables. The first will follow the seminar tracks with discussions for Store Level/One-store Managers, Middle Management, and Owners/Upper Management. Then all groups will come together for the Rental Roundtable Wrap-Up. The hottest topics in the industry today will be discussed and the session will be facilitated by RTO veteran Chuck Sims. Don't miss this chance to share information with your peers in this insightful session.
Click here to view this year's Roundtable and seminar information

State of the RTO Industry
In addition to the educational sessions, the APRO General Session & Business Meeting offers annual industry updates, board elections and a rousing keynote presentation.
Click here to view this year's General Session information

 

Networking Opportunities
Social events with great food and entertainment are always a highlight of the APRO Convention. This year APRO goes back to tradition with the APRO President's Welcome Reception, a Gala Cocktail Party at legendary Churchill Downs, and the APRO 30th Anniversary Awards Banquet.
Click here to view this year's social and special events


Golf Tournament
Always a popular event, don't miss this year's Tom Kitchens/Joe Eason Golf Tournament at one of the Louisville area's most beautiful courses, Covered Bridge Golf Course.


RAE Awards
APRO's Rental Advertising Excellence Awards is designed specifically to recognize the creative advertising efforts of the rent-to-own industry. The winning entries will be on display in the exhibit hall.
Click here for more information on the RAE Awards and to download an entry form
 

RTO Customer & Employee of the Year
Be sure and enter your best customer and best employee in this annual contest that recognizes the lifeblood of our industry. Winners will be announced during the General Session.
Click here for more information on the Customer and Employee of the Year

 

APRO Convention Youth Initiative Awards
This year APRO wants to encourage interest in the future of our industry, our young people. Students currently enrolled in high school or college that are employed in the rent-to-own industry are invitied to apply for a complimentary full registration to the APRO 2010 Convention and Trade Show. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and the Youth Initiative Awards will include full registration to the convention. Travel and hotel expenses will not be included in the award.
To apply, send a letter by mail or e-mail stating the following:


  • Name, address, phone and date of birth
  • Supervisor's name, and address and phone number of store where student is employed
  • High school or college where student is enrolled
  • A one-page essay on the subject of rent-to-own. This can be what you've learned about the transaction and the industry and/or how you feel the industry may fit into your plans for the future.


The above information must be received by June 15. Send to: Shelley Martinek, ARPO, 1504 Robin Hood Trail, Austin, TX, 78703 or e-mail to smartinek@rtohq.org.

   

  


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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.
Click the links below to download each article as a PDF

Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | January-February 2010
Download the entire January - February 2010 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF).

 

The Year of the Tiger
by Kristen Card

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Tiger begins in February 2010. Tiger John Cleek is making the most of it as he winds down his two-year term as APRO’s president. He reflects on personal and industry-wide accomplishments and the love of family that sustains him.

 

Following the Leaders

In the 30-year history of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, 17 rental dealers have served as president. To mark APRO’s special anniversary, 15 of these leaders share their experiences in helping to shape the rent-to-own industry.

 

The Keep Rate Conundrum
by Ed Winn III

Calculating keep rate does not seem to improve the rent-to-own business in any discernible way—and yet this calculation, beyond all the others, has had enormous legal and political implications for rent-to-own almost since its inception.

 

Vendor Spotlight: What's in a Name?
by Neil Ferguson

These three departed rent-to-own vendors--Joe Eason, Tom Kitchens and Norm Smith--live on, their names indelibly linked to key industry events and honors.

 

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Association of Progressive Rental Organizations
1504 Robin Hood Trail
Austin, Texas 78703
800/204-2776, ext. 103
Fax 512/794-0097