APRO: Taking the Pulse of Rent to Own
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[September 2, 2010]
By APRO Executive Director Bill Keese,
APRO’s 30th anniversary party in Louisville is behind us. For all of you who were there, I know you learned a lot, enjoyed the venue and are now back home ...
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EPA enters Bedbug debate
[September 1, 2010]
According to a recent Associated Press article, the EPA issued a warning regarding the use of certain chemicals to fight the increasing bedbug problem in America. Bedbug infestations have not been this high since the 1950s.
Many ...
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TRIB Group 'Meeting of the Minds' concludes day two, show floor opens
[August 31, 2010]
Curt Banigan (Whirlpool) with Frantz Coulanges, Aubre sadler and Dan Singh of Dial Rent to Own.
Day two of the popular TRIB Group 'Meeting of the Minds' wrapped Tuesday with a focus on leadership, training and recruiting ...
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ColorTyme franchisee contributes to FAPA raffle
[August 31, 2010]
Bringing together adoptive families, caregivers and members from across the panhandle, the Foster Adoptive Parent Association recently concluded its annual conference in Destin, Fla. ColorTyme Franchisee Richard Pannell showed his support for the organization by donating a ...
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Rent-A-Center commits $250,000 to National Hunger Relief Program
[August 31, 2010]
In challenging economic times when many companies are reducing or curtailing community service initiatives, Rent-A-Center (RAC) is donating $250,000 to food banks across the country in September, national Hunger Action Month. This is part of the ...
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Baber's Rent-n-Roll makes list of top growing companies
[August 31, 2010]
Rent-n-Roll Custom Wheels and Tires out of Pascagoula, MS was named Inc. 5000's list of growing businesses according to GulfLive.com. The business is part of the Baber's Rent to Own chain owned by Shannon and Cynthia ...
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TRIB Group 'Meeting of the Minds' breaks attendance records in Vegas
[August 30, 2010]
TRIB Boardmember Shannon Strunk (l) takes an order from Premier dealer Wally Landmesser (#28) while Tony Battaglia of Blue Ribbon Rentals looks on at TRIB's Hotshow auction Monday.
Close to 200 rent to own operators are in ...
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Cincy is top U.S. bedbug city
[August 28, 2010]
Online news magazine, the Daily Beast recently published its list of America's top 10 "Most Bedbug Infested Cities" with Ohio cities claiming three spots on the list.
The list is as follows:
1. Cincinati, Ohio:
"...
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Beltone honors McCrae
[August 27, 2010]
William McCrae, APRO (Association of Progressive Renal Organizations) board-member and president of Buzz's Lease Purchase and Sales, received Beltone's prestigious President's Cup Award at the company's annual convention in Chicago this summer.
Chicago-based Beltone is one of ...
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TRIB Meeting of the Minds focuses on RTO issues large and small
[August 27, 2010]
TRIB Group’s signature Meeting of the Minds event begins next week and promises cutting edge dealer-led information and training sessions sure to resonate with today's independent RTO operator.
The event will be co-located with Brand’s ...
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Rent-A-Center outfits Springfield Recovery Center
[August 27, 2010]
(L-R) Ron Muns, regional director, Rent-A-Center with Ed Battles, executive director, Springfield Turning Point Recovery Center after the Random Acts of Caring donation unveiling ceremony.
Rent-A-Center helped strengthen the sense of community for the Springfield Turning Point ...
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