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.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Versey B. Towns Computer Center	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Posing with Whitfield students NYSRDA President Dave Edwards (second from left) with Whitfield students, Janie C. Whitney and Congressman Towns.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	New Grace Center New York State Rental Dealers Association members with New Grace Center staff and APRO President Larry Carrico (far right).	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Whitney and Towns with students Whitfield's Janie C. Whitney, students and Congressman Towns.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Whitney and Edwards Whitfield CEO Janie C. Whitney with NYSRDA President Dave Edwards.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	IMG_9033

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	APRO's Carrico, NYRDA and Congressman Towns APRO President Larry Carrico (front) with NYSRDA members, students, Congressman Towns and staff.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Nicki Carrico and Towns with students Nicki Carrico and Congressman Towns with Whitfield students.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	IMG_8990	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Congressman Towns says thanks

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Classroom at Trey Whitfield School Trey Whitfield School student classroom.

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David Lane, APRO's 2010 Employee of the Year

by Murlin Evans

David Lane, an Indiana-based Premier Rental-Purchase employee, is known for many selfless deeds that help his community and inspire his company.

Louise Brown, APRO's 2010 Customer of the Year

by Murlin Evans

Louise Brown has been a BestWay Rent-To-Own customer in Virginia for 20 years—and her passion for helping those in need runs deep. "I've always believed that if you take care of others, they'll take care of you."

We Are Family: Profiles of the APRO Staff

by Kristen Card

With a combined 153 years of service to the rent-to-own industry, the APRO staff makes hard work seem easy. Meet the modestly sized group of professionals—plus a real "fat cat"—who work on your behalf.

Behavioral Economics, Libertarian Paternalism and Rent-to-Own

by Ed Winn III

There is a growing movement to "nudge" consumers' behavior. Consider it a subtle attack on the flank of individual freedom that, if allowed to develop unchecked, could set its sights on rent-to-own. It if does, the results for rental dealers will not be pretty.

Hats Off to Louisville!

A recap of the highlights at APRO's 2010 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show, held July 19–22 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to learning, purchasing and socializing, rental dealers and vendors gathered to celebrate the association's 30th anniversary.

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