More updates on the Pawn Symposium! Ladies and Gentlemen in Pawnland – We have been contacted by a Major Hollywood Producer and film production company. They will be attending this year’s Historic Pawn Symposium produced by the Pawnshop Consulting Group scheduled for September 12th – 15th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples Florida. This…
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Additional Information on the Pawn Symposium
More updates on the Pawn Symposium! Ladies and Gentlemen in Pawnland – just to clarify a few points the Pawnshop Consulting Group and our list of distinguished guests and speakers are doing something that has NEVER been done in our industry before. We are creating an event that will allow for direct communication, feedback and networking with…
Pawnbrokers See Booming Business in Flailing Economy
Pawnbrokers see booming business in flailing economy Related Surrounded by guitars, guns and gold, as well as tools and TVs, Silver Dollar’s… Former law enforcement officer Jim Holtzclaw (foreground) didn’t miss a beat… By Britt CombsPublished: July 13, 2011 Certain industries tend to do their best business during tough times. Grocers prosper during famines.…
Updates on the Historic Pawn Symposium
We are down to the last couple of months before our historic event begins which is set for September the 12th – 15th at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Naples Florida. www.pawnsymposium.com For those of you who may be still on the fence about attending, “DON’T BE” and sign up today to ensure you will…
Memphis City Council Deny Zoning SUP for Pawn Shop
Tough stance: Memphis City Council denies special-use permit to Summer Avenue pawn shop By Tom Bailey The Memphis City Council voted last week to deny zoning for a new pawn shop, perhaps signaling a tougher stance against higher-interest loan businesses that populate more commercial districts. “I hope so,” said Councilman Jim Strickland, in whose district…
US Families Struggling to Find Cash
Ladies and Gentlemen in PawnLand! Another Interesting piece we pulled off the wire, hope you enjoy the read! In a pinch, half of U.S. families can’t find $2,000 Jan Underwood David Berke, president of Rich’s Pawn Shop works behind one of the jewelry counters in the shop at 709 Watervliet Ave. Bertke said Rich’s has…
Do Stereotypical Politicians and Pawn Shops Disturb You?
Greenfield decides pawn shop is bad trade-off Exchange Street won’t fill vacant big-box site Posted: June 22, 2011 7:54 a.m. |(3) Comments Greenfield – It was a “no sale” when it came to establishing a mega-pawn shop in the former quarters of Circuit City in Greenfield. The Common Council Tuesday night voted 3-2 against issuing…
Pawn Shops, Social Networking, are you kidding me?
Social Networking and Pawn Shops Our team at PCG and ButterMilk Media are dedicated to keeping YOU and your shop informed about the latest and greatest tricks and tips to grow your social media networks! In fact, ButterMilk’s team leader gets up at 4:00 a.m. almost EVERY DAY and reads for 2 hours on EVERYTHING…
Cash America – Where Cash is King!
Value Idea: Cash America International (CSH) — Where Cash Is King Jun. 13, 2011 | Filed Under: CSH, EZPW, FCFS, WRLD, PIR, RSH General: Currently trading at $51.03 Shares outstanding 29.59 million (steady) Repurchasing 2.5 million shares (announced January 2011) Market Capitalization: $1.50 billion Enterprise Value: $1.53 billion Company Description: Cash America International was the…
Hot Time to be in the Pawn Business
Ladies and Gentlmen and Pawnland! Hot off the wire is a great story about our industy we pulled off the wire today, hope you enjoy the read! Owaki / Kulla-Corbis – Newsweek To gauge the state of our economy, you could talk to the economists and other so-called experts. Or you could attend the annual pawnbrokers’ convention, as…