The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations is the international voice for the rent-to-own industry founded in 1980. APRO is the nonprofit trade association advocating and representing the rent-to-own industry before the U.S. Congress, Internal Revenue Service, state legislatures, the courts, media and the public.
The association offers a wide range of services and resources for both RTO dealers and vendors, including education programs, annual meetings, seminars and a buying show, networking, rent to own reports, award-winning publications and much more. APRO is staff-driven, member-based, with oversight by a board of directors.
For more information on APRO, please contact APRO Executive Director Bill Keese by e-mail or APRO Membership Director Laurie Hill by e-mail or by calling 800/204-2776.
The benefits of belonging to APRO: rto surveys show that the rent-to-own industry information and networking shared by fellow members are two of the most! valuable assets to being an APRO member. Here are just a few of the ways that the power of APRO membership helps you-and the rent-to-own industry:
Grow and learn from your successful peers.
APRO membership is the most valuable resource to your business. Learn about the rent-to-own industry and all of its business, product, legal, advertising, political and employment issues with one of the thousands of rent-to-own experts who participate in the many APRO functions throughout the year. Your APRO membership is only as valuable as your participation. Spend your first year as an APRO member attending every function, introducing yourself to your peers and discussing your business with successful RTO owners throughout the country. Watch your business and profit grow.
APRO protects and promotes your business in the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, the IRS and the courts. APRO monitors all 50 states regarding legislation affecting your business. There are a! n average of 25 bills introduced per year directly affecting y! our busi ness. APRO organizes and maintains the grassroots network of rent-to-own dealers to help defend and promote the industry in Congress and state legislatures.
Financial analysis and valuation
APRO collects and organizes industry data for Wall Street analysts, bankers, lenders and economists providing each APRO member with the financial tools necessary to start and grow your business as well as valuing your company on Wall Street.
Credit/debit card program
Moneris Solutions is dedicated to providing cost effective payment solutions tailored to the needs of the RTO Industry. APRO members receive exclusive rates for processing credit/debit cards and electronic check transactions.
Commercial insurance
RTO Systems Inc./Walter Clark & Associates, the commercial insurance agency endorsed by APRO, offers property, liability, auto and workers' compensation insurance programs customized to fit the needs of rent-to-own dealers.
Vendor relations! and support
As a supplier of goods and services to the rental industry, a vendor's affiliation with APRO will bring them the opportunity to interact with dealers nationwide through APRO's annual buying show and convention, direct mail and rent to own advertising. APRO associate members also receive unlimited access to APRO's database as well as discounts on exhibiting and advertising.
Download today all of APRO's rent to own reports, as well as APRO's useful rto surveys, which make APRO membership the most important element to help your rent to own advertising efforts.
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