Breaking News from Tuesday, April 21, 2020 NPA’s Team GRC has located several media articles covering the SBA’s admission that its online application portal for the EIDL program leaked 8,000 applicants’ personal information to other later applicants on the same online portal. One report first found by NPA’s Washington counsel, Cliff Andrews, is from Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/sba-website-leaks-thousands-business-owners-personal-information-disaster-loans-2020-4. Inc.com and the …
An Introduction From Our Executive Director
April 19, 2020 [row] [col span=”4″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box style=”bounce” img=”13452″] Kristen Williams Executive Director National Pawnbrokers Association [/ux_image_box] [/col] [col span=”8″ span__sm=”12″] Let me introduce myself: My name is Kristen Williams and I am your new NPA Executive Director. As I’m sure you can imagine, it’s an extraordinary time to step into this new role. In the midst of the …
National Pawnbrokers Association Announces New Executive Director, Kristen Williams
April 7, 2020, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Pawnbrokers Association Board of Directors announces a management reorganization Southlake, TX – The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA), the pawn industry’s only national association, announces the appointment of a new Executive Director, Kristen Williams. “We are excited to welcome Kristen Williams to the NPA and the pawn industry. The NPA Board of Directors …
National Pawnbrokers Association Provides Free Access to Pawn Industry Information During COVID-19 / Coronavirus Crisis
National Pawnbrokers Association unlocks free pawn industry information to non-members to aid industry during COVID-19 / coronavirus crisis Southlake, TX – The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) announces a new plan to make relevant online information immediately available to all pawnbrokers for free. “We have always believed that the NPA’s mission is to protect, fight for, and educate all pawnbrokers. In …
A Message from NPA President Kerry Rainey
[row] [col span=”4″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box style=”default” img=”5123″] Kerry Rainey President, National Pawnbrokers Association [/ux_image_box] [/col] [col span=”8″ span__sm=”12″] The spread of the coronavirus has created a complete disruption of service in our country and the rest of the world. Many of our members have expressed concern about the future of their businesses and their customers. As your industry association, …
National Pawnbrokers Association Cancels Legislative Conference
March 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The NPA 2020 Legislative Conference Has Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19/Coronavirus Concerns Southlake, TX – The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has cancelled the NPA Legislative Conference which was scheduled for April 21-22, 2020, in Washington, amid concerns relating to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic. The NPA leadership understands the anxiety and uncertainty that has resulted …
Coronavirus Resources & NPA Events Update (Ongoing)
Updated March 16, 2020 4:30pm CST. News around the COVID-19 Coronavirus is changing daily. Like all of you, NPA is monitoring the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The NPA 2020 Legislative Conference Has Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19/Coronavirus Concerns Last week, we shared our plans to continue monitoring the COVID-19 / Coronavirus outbreak impact in preparation for our 2020 Legislative …
PAWNBROKER TO WATCH: Danielle Foster
[row] [col span=”5″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”12889″ image_size=”medium”] [/col] [col span=”7″ span__sm=”12″] GIA Graduate Gemologist/Fine Jewelry Specialist Uncle Dan’s Pawn & Jewelry, Dallas, TX [/col] [/row] Years in the pawn industry: I grew up in my family’s pawn business and spent several summers working in the shops. I officially started working for Uncle Dan’s full time in 2017. Best advice I …
PAWNBROKER SPOTLIGHT: Ruby Mountain Pawn – Raising the Bar
[row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”12968″ image_size=”medium”] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] In the shadow of the Ruby Mountains in Elko, NV, is a pawn store aptly called Ruby Mountain Pawn. The store opened in October 1998 under the wise leadership of Jeni-Lei Powell smack dab in the heart of cowboy/mining country. Jeni-Lei had a lot of experience running several different …
MULTI-STORE OWNER PROFILE: Bob Moulton, National Pawn & Jewelry, Inc
[row] [col span=”7″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”12882″ image_size=”medium”] [/col] [col span=”5″ span__sm=”12″] In 1987, Bob Moulton founded National Pawn & Jewelry, Inc. in Durham, NC. Now, 32 years later, he has 19 stores with over 160 employees. Besides Durham, the company has stores in Raleigh, Wilmington, Hope Mills, Charlotte, Gastonia, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Burlington. [/col] [/row] Like many other pawnbrokers, Bob …
MULTI-STORE OWNER PROFILE: Top Loan Pawn – Deep in the Heart of Texas
[row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”12875″ image_size=”medium”] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] The city of Killeen, Texas, located about halfway between Dallas and Austin, was originally a small farming town that grew into a military boomtown when Fort Hood was built. As a newlywed college student, Johnny Frederick started working part-time for a pawn store in Killeen. He quickly became the …
YOUNG PAWNBROKER TO WATCH – Chelsea Burnette
[row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”12871″ image_size=”medium”] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] Vice President of JRD Companies, Inc (including Superior Pawn and Superior Guns and Range), Hampton, VA [/col] [/row] Years in the pawn industry: 8 How I got started in the business: In 2011, I moved back to the U.S. from South Korea and helped my uncle during the holiday …
National Pawnbrokers Association Announces New Member Benefits
National Pawnbrokers Association offers pawnbrokers three new member benefits focusing on legal protection and business services Southlake, TX – The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is proud to announce new additions to the roster of benefits NPA members will receive in 2020. The new benefits include LegalShield, Best Pawnbrokers to Work For Program, and Operating Performance Benchmark. “The NPA is proud to …
NPA 2019 Membership Anniversaries
The NPA would like to recognize the following members who have reached milestone anniversaries with their NPA membership.
MULTI-STORE OWNER PROFILE: El Bufalo Pawn – Be Different
With 11 stores and 65 employees, Bob Simpson of El Bufalo Pawn is a busy guy.