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Rent-to-own News - IRDA helps give ex-offenders second chance in Chicago
The Illinois Rental-Purchase Dealers Association (IRDA) this week turned van-loads of used computers into keys of opportunity for students at an innovative job training program in Chicago.
Rent One CEO Larry Carrico joined Congressman Danny K. Davis August 19 at a press conference to commemorate the donation of over 60 used computers to the Danny K. Davis Job Training Program (DKDJTP).
The program is a "hands on" curriculum that teaches computer repair and assembly skills to ex-offenders in the area, opening the doors to gainful employment.
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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. | |||
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Click the links below to download each article as a PDF
Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | January-February 2010
The Year of the Tiger 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.
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 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? 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.
See the current issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine... [PDF format] [HTML format]
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