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Computers for Kidz Press Conference March 7, 2008

Congressman William Lacy Clay joined national, state and local rent-to own industry representatives at a St. Louis Charter School to launch the "Computers for Kidz" program -- an initiative to help bridge the digital divide in urban areas.

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From Left: Brad Martin of Aarons, Deneane Vaughn, principal of Confluence Academy and Rep. Clay.

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Stephen Carrico helps unload 28 computers donated by the rent-to-own industry to four St. Louis charter schools.

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APRO President Larry Carrico, Missouri Rental Dealers Association President John Cleek Jr., Missouri Congressman William Lacy Clay, Community Outreach Coordinator Alyson Springfield and Missouri Rental Dealers Association Vice President "Tiger" Cleek.

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APRO President Larry Carrico, Missouri Rental Dealers Association President John Cleek Jr., Missouri Congressman William Lacy Clay, Community Outreach Coordinator Alyson Springfield and Missouri Rental Dealers Association Vice President "Tiger" Cleek.

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Missouri Rental Dealers Association President John Cleek Jr., Missouri Congressman William Lacy Clay, Community Outreach Coordinator Alyson Springfield and Missouri Rental Dealers Association Vice President "Tiger" Cleek.

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Rep. William Lacy Clay with students from the Imagine Middle High College Prep. Charter School in St. Louis Missouri.

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Representatives from the rent-to-own industry, the Imagine Middle High College Prep. Charter School and Congressman William Lacy Clay.

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Congressman William Lacy Clay

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Congressman William Lacy Clay

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Students from Imagine Middle High College Prep Charter School with Missouri Rental Dealers Association President John Cleek Jr., Congressman William Lacy Clay and APRO President Larry Carrico.




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RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here.

Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | June - July 2008
Download the entire June- July 2008 issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine by clicking on the link above (PDF file size is approximately 11 MB). by APRO

 

The Connectors
By Kristen Card
Taking into consideration APRO’s 2008 Convention theme, “Rent-to-Own Connections,” we debut RTOHQ: The Magazine with a series of profiles on some of those in our industry who use their insights about rent-to-own and their abilities of persuasion to connect with members of Congress: Congressman William Lacy Clay, Steve Kruse, RSSS’ Ellison Crider, Missouri’s Mighty Cs (Larry Carrico, “Tiger” John Cleek and Dan Cole), Lyn Leach, Bryce Company’s Bryan Collins, Tom Bernau and Benefit Marketing Solutions.

 

Identity Theft in the Rent-to-Own World
By Ed Winn III
These days, businesses are being held more accountable for the records they keep and the safeguards they use to protect them. Should your customers’ personal and financial information fall into the hands of thieves, you might be liable for the damages caused.

 

APRO’s 2008 Convention Education: Your Gateway to New Ideas
The education schedule at APRO’s 2008 Rent-to-Own Convention and Buying Show in St. Louis has been revamped to provide an entire day of great ideas that you can take back to your stores. Check out the complete schedule and seminar descriptions in this issue.

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