In an effort to allow Premier dealers the maximum amount of time with each vendor, the company will hold a second day of vendor presentations during the January Convention.

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The Premier Companies will hold its 2008 convention at the La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio, Texas January 21-24. Franchisees from all four Premier divisions - Premier Rental Purchase, Premier Wheel Rentals, Premier Home Furnishings and U Getcha Cash, - will attend.

Clyde Stutzman, Vice President of Franchise Development for The Premier Companies, reports vendor interest in the annual convention is at record levels. As a result, Stutzman said Premier will double the amount of time allocated for vendor presentations to all franchisees.

"In addition to traditional categories such as electronics, furniture, custom wheels, jewelry and appliances, a number of other distributors and suppliers have asked for time to meet with our growing number of Premier franchisees to share ideas," Stutzman said. There are still spaces available for qualified vendors. "Our display space at La Mansion Del Rio is filling up fast. The costs of the various sponsorship packages are very reasonable when you consider the exposure suppliers get to Premier’s dealers."

To accommodate as many vendors as possible, Premier will expand the vendor presentation portion of the convention to two days during the January Convention. "Our relationship with vendors is a key part of Premier's success. Franchisees have expressed interest in meeting with as many vendors as possible."

Stutzman attributed the increased attention to Premier's rapidly expanding RTO franchisee base, as well as the company's push into non-traditional areas like custom-wheels, cash advance and furniture retail. "Our suppliers see Premier as a major growth opportunity," explained Stutzman.

RTO Online will cover the convention from San Antonio with podcasts, photo galleries and interviews.

For more information about the 2008 Premier Companies Convention in San Antonio, Texas January 21-24, 2008, contact Clyde Stutzman at clydestutzman@premierrents.com.

The national office of Premier Rental-Purchase is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. All Premier stores are independently owned and operated. Visit Premier’s website at www.premierrents.net or call (800) 2-Premier and ask for Trooper Earle.