Safety and Security Webinar for Pawnshops

WHAT: Safety and Security Webinar for Pawnshops WHEN: Tuesday, February 28 at 11 am Central time WHERE: Free Livestream webinar—registration required [click here] WHY: The threat of robbery is a reality for any business owner, but pawnbrokers face unique risks due to the nature of their business. In this live stream session, the country’s top pawn security […]
Step-by-step Instructions: Online Learning Portal

By now, you should have received an email with your login instructions*. Once you have a username and password, you should be able to follow these steps: 1-Visit the Member Login page and enter your username (the email that’s on file with MPA) and password. 2-Visit the Student Dashboard 3-Select your courses—we recommend that you […]
MPA President Embarks on Epic Pawnshop Road Trip

“On June 21, 2022, I began a journey to visit as many members as possible of the MS Pawnbrokers Association before the year was up. As of July 31, my wife and I have logged 1,864 miles over 27 different cities and visited 60 pawnshop members. The goal was to get out from behind the […]
MPA Launches Industry’s First Online Learning Portal

The Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association has launched an online learning portal for its members which is the first of its kind in the nation. Each year, pawnbrokers in the state of Mississippi must complete six hours of Continuing Education to maintain their license. “In the past, members obtained the required training either by attending conventions and tradeshows or […]
We’ll See You at DIXIE!

The Dixie Educational Conference & Trade Show is an annual gathering of pawnbrokers and is designed to hone their expertise, expand their knowledge, adapt to a changing industry, and grow their businesses. The event is hosted jointly by the Pawnbrokers Associations of Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana. Conference Dates: September 5-7, 2022. Book your hotel reservations early. […]