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RTO Education Resources
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RTO Education Resources - APRO's Rent-to-Own Seminars
The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations offers educational seminars designed for owners and employees at our annual convention. Take advantage of the valuable networking and educational opportunities by learning how to make yourself, your business and your industry better.
APRO's annual Convention and Buying Show
Each year, APRO's Convention and Buying Show features top speakers and offers a wide range of seminar topics addressing the vital issues that affect the rent-to-own industry. Owners, employees and vendors from across the country attend APRO’s Convention to learn the latest industry trends and business improvements through these dynamic educational seminars. For summaries of APRO's most recent seminars, login to APRO's E-Community at the top of our website and download handouts from various sessions.
APRO's annual Dave Egan Legislative Conference
If you’re politically active and in the rent-to-own business, the Dave Egan Legislative Conference is your opportunity to join dealers on Capitol Hill and spread the message about the value of rent-to-own in America. In addition to meeting with your U.S. legislators, each conference also features a keynote address designed to help you improve your business back home.
Use this link to learn more about APRO's Dave Egan Legislative Conference.
State rental dealer association meetings
Many state rental dealer associations hold meetings throughout the year to address current rent-to-own industry issues. These seminars and speakers educate both RTO business owners and their employees.
Contact your state association president and/or check APRO's industry calendar to find out when your state is hosting an upcoming meeting. | ||
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RTOHQ: The Magazine
RTOHQ: The Magazine is the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' award-winning rent-to-own industry magazine, and it's available here. | |||
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Click the links below to download each article as a PDF
Complete issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine | July-August 2010
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.
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."
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.
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. 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
See the current issue of RTOHQ: The Magazine... [PDF format] [HTML format]
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