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It’s not too late!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

It’s not too late!

Haven’t registered for the RTO event of the year yet?

You can register for the 2010 APRO Convention & Trade Show when you get to Louisville.  Early registration opens outside Hall 2D at the Kentucky International Convention Center on Monday July 19 at 2 p.m. 

APRO is also offering $112 rates at the Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown. This is a new, all-suites hotel located 1.5 blocks from the Marriott, and your discounted rate includes breakfast and internet.

Reserve your room at the Springhill Suites by calling 877/545-0310 and tell them you’re with APRO, or you can book online here.

For a full schedule and details of the convention, click here:
 

 

APRO’S 30th Anniversary Trade Show Specials

Monday, July 5th, 2010
APRO’S 30th Anniversary Trade Show Specials
 
APRO’s 2010 Convention and Trade Show in Louisville will once again offer the best deals in the rent-to-own industry with APRO 2010 Show Specials—offered only during the two days of exhibits.
 
“Ask Me About Show Specials” tent cards are placed in participating booths. A PowerPoint presentation featuring APRO-approved Show Specials will be projected on the exhibit hall stage during the trade show.
 
Flyers of the Show Specials are available near the stage in the back of the exhibit hall during trade show hours.
 
See full convention and trade show details here.

APRO Pre-registration deadline July 1

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Got your room reserved in Louisville?  

Transportation arranged?  

Don’t forget to register for the convention itself with APRO.  Pre-register and you’ll have your badge ready when you arrive at the APRO Convention & Trade Show.

Pre-registration Deadline July 1

You can pre-register online at www.rtohq.org, fax in your registration form, or call the APRO office at 512/794-0095 and register by phone.
 
APRO Show Specials:

There are great new specials offered by APRO exhibitors in the exhibit hall this year. Check out the “Show Specials” flyers and watch the screen on the exhibit hall stage for the best specials!

Downtown Louisville offers cultural, entertainment options

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Downtown Louisville offers cultural, entertainment options
 
Click to download PDF of downtown Louisville map.

While at the APRO Convention & Trade show, you’ll be within walking distance of a host of interesting museums, galleries, historic sites, and fabulous restaurants.

 Some that you won’t want to miss:

 The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, The Frazier International History Museum, The Muhammad Ali Center, Hotel/Museum 21C, Glassworks and the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft.

You’ll also be only a few blocks away from the 4th Street Live! Entertainment District.

 Hungry?

There are approximately 40 restaurants within walking distance of the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Don’t feel like walking? Downtown Louisville offers a trolley system to take you where you want to go.

And be sure not to miss the historic Seelbach Hotel Rathskellar, frequented by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Al Capone and stop by the historic Brown Hotel for a Mint Julep.

Whatever your interests, downtown Louisville offers something for everyone! 

Download attractions map here.

 

New room block reserved for APRO Convention

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

New room block reserved for APRO Convention

Didn’t get your room for APRO Convention.

Although the APRO room block at the Marriott Louisville Downtown has sold out, you’re in luck. APRO has reserved an additional block of rooms at the nearby Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown at the discounted rate of $112 per night.

This is a new, all-suites hotel located 1.5 blocks from the Marriott, and your discounted rate includes breakfast and internet.  Parking is available for $9 per night.  Reserve your room at the Springhill Suites by calling 877/545-0310 and tell them you’re with APRO, or you can book online here:

Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown.

If the above link does not work properly, cut and paste the following address into your Internet browser address field:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdfsd-springhill-suites-louisville-downtown/?toDate=7/22/10&groupCode=aprapra&fromDate=7/17/10&app=resvlink

Find all your APRO 2010 Convention and Trade Show details here!
 
 

New room block reserved for APRO Convention

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

New room block reserved for APRO Convention

Didn’t get your room for APRO Convention?

Although the APRO room block at the Marriott Louisville Downtown has sold out, you’re in luck. APRO has reserved an additional block of rooms at the nearby Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown at the discounted rate of $112 per night.

This is a new, all-suites hotel located 1.5 blocks from the Marriott, and your discounted rate includes breakfast and internet.  Parking is available for $9 per night.  Reserve your room at the Springhill Suites by calling 877/545-0310 and tell them you’re with APRO, or you can book online here:

Springhill Suites Louisville Downtown. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdfsd-springhill-suites-louisville-downtown/

Find all your APRO 2010 Convention and Trade Show details here!
 
 

LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE ROOM FOR CONVENTION

Friday, June 18th, 2010

LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE ROOM FOR CONVENTION

The deadline for making your hotel reservations at the Marriott Louisville Downtown is Monday, June 21.

However, the APRO room block is getting close to being sold out so reserve your room today!

Make your reservations online here or call 800/533-0127.

Don’t forget to register for the convention also and book your airline travel with your favorite travel site.
 

 

APRO Contest Deadlines Extended

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

APRO Contest Deadlines Extended

The nomination and submission deadlines for APRO’s prestigious customer and employee of the year contests as well as for the association’s third annual scholarship award have been extended.

The new deadline for all APRO contests is this Friday, June 18.

APRO’s annual Employee and Customer of the Year competition is the "Academy Awards" of rent to own. Each year APRO recognizes those rent to own employees and rent to own customers who give back and who go beyond the call of duty, who inspire, help or sacrifice for the betterment of their families and/or communities.

Apply online Now.

APRO also provides an annual $2,000 scholarship to a rent to own employee or son or daughter of an employee of an APRO member company who seeks a higher eduction.

See full application information here. All scholarship application materials must be postmarked by June 18.

All winners will be recognized during APRO’s Annual Convention and Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

 

 

Find the ‘Passion to Succeed’ at APRO’s keynote address

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Find the ‘Passion to Succeed’ at APRO’s keynote address

APRO 2010 Keynote Address: The Passion to Succeed, The Power to Break Barriers
Jeremiah Wilson, ContactPoint

9–11 a.m., Wednesday, July 21
Sponsored by GE Consumer & Industrial and Simmons

This keynote address won’t put audience members on the edge of their seats—it will stand them on the tips of their toes.

“The Passion to Succeed, The Power to Break Barriers” will emphasize that we are responsible for our own success. Too often, excuses and complaints block companies from being their best. APRO’s keynote address will offer plenty of practical insights to help you do more and avoid making excuses.

Keynote speaker Jeremiah Wilson introduced his patented remote monitoring device, the Maculon, and the Sales Mentor System in 2001; it revolutionized sales and service training. Prior to founding ContactPoint, he served as a national sales and customer service training specialist and was assistant to the counselor of economics at the embassy of the Czech Republic. He holds a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University.

Hotel Registration deadline June 21.

 

APRO hotel deadline June 21

Friday, June 11th, 2010

APRO hotel deadline June 21

The deadline for reserving a room at the Marriott Louisville Downtown for the APRO 2010 Convention at the discounted rate is Monday June 21.

Haven’t decided if you’re attending yet or not?

The education alone is reason enough to be there.

Not to mention the legislative updates, industry information, and networking.

Don’t forget the fabulous social events, especially the Gala Party at Churchill Downs. Click here for link to discounted hotel reservations or call 800/533-0127. 

Click here for full convention schedule.