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Announcing the 2023 APRO Scholarship Recipients

APRO’s Charitable Foundation Scholarship annually provides scholarships to rent-to-own professionals and their families. For more than a decade now, APRO members have contributed 447 scholarships totaling $1,001,750 to help hundreds

July 27, 2023

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Michael Atme

In this series, learn about RTO World 2023 speakers, and what you’ll take away from their education session. Michael Atme, Chief Revenue Officer, Paydit Tell us more about yourself and

July 25, 2023

In Memoriam: Shelley Martinek

Shelley Martinek – who planned phenomenal events for APRO and its membership for 30 years – died June 18, 2023, at the age of 70, following a hard-fought battle with

July 25, 2023

RNR Gives Deserving Dad an Epic Adventure

APRO member RNR Tire Express continued its award-winning Mother’s/Father’s Day giveaways last month, giving a Michigan dad and his family an all-expense-paid trip to Disneyland. RNR’s 2023 Father’s Day Giveaway

July 25, 2023

PA Rental Dealers Talk Tech at Annual Meeting

The Pennsylvania Association of Rental Dealers (PARD) held its annual meeting in late June in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Twenty-two rental dealers attended, sharing business information and talking industry trends. The group

July 23, 2023

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Richard Formoe

In this series, learn about RTO World 2023 speakers, and what you’ll take away from their education session. Richard Formoe, Co-founder & CEO, Paydit Tell us more about yourself and

July 18, 2023

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Nina Shively

In this series, learn about RTO World 2023 speakers, and what you’ll take away from their education session. Nina Shively, Vice President of Purchasing, Buddy’s Newco LLC dba Home Furnishings

July 11, 2023

Heartland Show Features New Event, New President

The Missouri Rental Dealers Association (MRDA) Heartland of America Regional Trade Show & Seminar was held in mid-June; about 170 rental dealers and vendors attended the three-day event, held once

July 11, 2023

Aaron’s CEO Recognized as a Most Admired CEO

The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently recognized Douglas Lindsay, CEO of APRO member The Aaron’s Company Inc., as one of 2023’s Most Admired CEOs. Of the 39 CEOs from a variety

July 5, 2023

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Jason Winters

In this series, learn about RTO World 2023 speakers, and what you’ll take away from their education session. Jason Winters, Regional Manger, Impact RTO Holdings, dba Rent-a-Center Tell us more

June 27, 2023

Industry News

Announcing the 2023 APRO Scholarship Recipients

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Michael Atme

In Memoriam: Shelley Martinek

RNR Gives Deserving Dad an Epic Adventure

PA Rental Dealers Talk Tech at Annual Meeting

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Richard Formoe

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Nina Shively

Heartland Show Features New Event, New President

Aaron’s CEO Recognized as a Most Admired CEO

RTO World 2023 Speaker Series: Jason Winters

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