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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008

Rent-to-own dealers and vendors from five states across the midwest trekked to the banks of The Lake of the Ozarks June 16-18 for the fourth annual Heartland of America Regional Trade Show and Seminar in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008
Herb Carlson, Ginsu/Kinetic Cookware.

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008
Jackie Rottmann, Embassy International.


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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008
Bob Scott, RTO Insurance.


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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008


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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008

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Lining up for deals.


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Jeff Dowdy, Shawn Oligschlaeger, John Nissen.

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Robin Park of LG Electronics with Brian Moore and Daryl Rhodeman of Rental City.

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Surfing APRO Web site.

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Dale Frederick of Oklahoma City based Bargain Center.


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Testing product.

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Kathy Windsor, Dennis Shields and Dale Frederick of Oklahoma City based Bargain Center.


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Larry Carrico and Wayne Chambers.

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Dakota Windsor, age three.


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Writing up business.

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Kentucky Rental Dealers Association President Chris Bolin and "Tiger" John Cleek.

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008
Kathy Windsor (with grandaughter Kamilla Jo) alongside Debby Keese and APRO Executive Director Bill Keese.


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Kathy Windsor of National TV Sales and Rentals with grandaughter Kamilla Jo.

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Trey Payne, national sales manager Acer America.

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008


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Kevin Van Kirk, owner HD Canvas Art.

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Kevin Van Kirk, owner HD Canvas Art.


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Dan Cole.

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Michael Bertolani, National Sales Manager for New Age Electronics.


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Herb Carlson, sales representative for Ginsu Knives and Kinetic Cookware.

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Heartland of America Regional Tradeshow 2008




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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.

 

Cover illustration by Dave Cutler 

 

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