APRO held a “What’s Your RTO Story?” contest in February awarding the winner with a free trip to Washington, D.C. for its 2019 Legislative Conference last week. We asked our members to submit their most inspiring RTO stories of how the industry has positively impacted their lives and the lives of their employees or, Read More
Buddy’s Home Furnishings held its Third Annual Peak Performance Awards Ceremony and Winners Trip March 21-25 in Cancun, Mexico. The company’s peak performers were recognized on a sandy beach at an outdoors awards ceremony followed by three days of fun-filled excursions and closed with a yacht cruise and swim experience with Michael Bennett, COO, Read More
APRO associate member J.D. Byrider recently announced it has partnered with HomeNet Automotive to bring SnapLot 360 technology to its store operators to deliver a more transparent online customer experience through immersive vehicle imaging. With approximately 30 corporate stores and 120 franchise stores in the Buy Here Pay Here auto retail space, J.D. Byrider, Read More
Members of the Florida Rental Dealers Association [FRDA] assembled in Tallahassee on March 27 for the group’s annual legislative conference. Attendees met with state senators and representatives throughout the day after a morning briefing with FRDA Lobbyist to discuss legislative priorities of the current session and to weigh-in on a few items relative to, Read More
APRO’s 2019 Legislative Conference, scheduled for April 9-11 in Washington, D.C., is next week! This year APRO members will attend well over 100 meetings, and out of that total number, 30% of the meetings are scheduled with new lawmakers. Thus far, attendance is representing 23 states and includes 25% first time attendees. Below are, Read More
APRO Hall of Honor recipient David Keen’s, Rent One Public Relations Director, 15-year affiliation with the Mentors 4 Kids program in Southern Illinois recently came to an end as the organization lost its funding for the region. Keen and several prominent individuals and organizations are coming together to reach out to the community for, Read More
APRO associate member High Touch Technologies announced its new President and CEO, Derrick Nielsen, last week. The news comes off the heels of President and CEO Wayne Chambers‘ retirement announcement APRO reported on March 14 after his 15 years at the helm. Nielsen is no stranger to High Touch or the many on the, Read More
You are cordially invited to join us at the majestic Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for APRO’s 2019 Legislative Dinner made possible by the sponsorship of RentDirect Nationwide. This unique experience will take place in the building’s rotunda in part of APRO’s 2019 Legislative Conference, scheduled for April 9-11th in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday evening, after a full day of, Read More
APRO’s 2019 Legislative Conference, scheduled for April 9-11 in Washington, D.C., is next week! Below are a few things to help you prepare for the big event. Congress in Your Pocket App This is a fantastic resource for all registered attendees that will make your meetings go smoothly and we look forward to hearing your feedback. This, Read More
Aaron’s and Progressive Leasing recently filled the new home of a single mom and her four sons with furniture, electronics, and appliances as a surprise in Augusta, GA. This wish come true was part of Aaron’s partnership with the Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC) Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program, sponsored by former NFL star, Read More