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Rent-to-own News - Thousands expected at PrimeTime! by Nationwide Buying Show and Conference

August 11, 2010

PrimeTime! by Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) is one of North America’s largest buying shows and conferences for appliance, electronics and furniture for independent dealers. NMG's upcoming show will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center located in National Harbor, Maryland next week  August 15 – August 18, just minutes from D.C.
 
NMG reported Wednesday that nearly 2,800 manufacturers and dealers from across the country representing over 800 companies are expected to attend the event. 
 
“I encourage all independent retailers to take advantage ofthe PrimeTime! buying show and conference and all the classes that are offered there,” said Jim Clarkson, CEO of Hudson Appliance Center. “I have never walked away from a show without little gold nuggets of information that I can implement immediately to produce more profit like how to develop a website or take advantage of co-o
 
NMG’s extensive training will include two days of PrimeTime! University courses specifically tailored for independent dealers. According to the organization, these courses are taught by industry leaders who share their expertise on how to build a better business. Topics being offered include management, sales, marketing and web development. The NMG leadership team will also present on the latest industry trends in merchandising and marketing initiatives.

RentDirect Nationwide, the group’s rent-to-own division, offers an important channel of distribution with a series of unique benefits and competitive advantages that were traditionally unavailable to RTO dealers. For more information on RentDirect Nationwide, go here.

According to NMG, the information presented at these meetings are vital for independent dealers to understand the regulatory issues and trends in the industry in order to effectively compete against larger retail chains. Other presenters who will be sharing their expertise include Monster Cable Products founder Noel Lee, Sam Allman CEO of Allman Consulting and Training, Bob Negen founder of Mackinaw Kite, Paul Mac Donald owner of Factory Appliance Service and Chris Chinnock President of Insight Media.

Clarkson went on to explain, “the endless resources available to you through Nationwide Marketing Group will create a business environment that is difficult to fail in.” 
 
To learn more about PrimeTime! or to pre-register go to www.nationwideprimetime.com or call Sterling Events Guest Services at 1/800-777-8741.
 
For information about the many benefits of membership with Nationwide Marketing Group, visit www.nationwidemarketinggroup.org.
 

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