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Calendar of Industry Events

Article-Calendar of Industry Events

Information about self-storage conferences, tradeshows, seminars and other industry events hosted by <strong>Inside Self-Storage</strong> and state self-storage associations.

Calendar updated on 8.2.10.
To submit dates for the ISS Events Calendar, please send details to [email protected].


Inside Self-Storage World Expo

For more information, visit www.insideselfstorageworldexpo.com.

Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2010—New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans

March 14-16, 2011—Paris Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas


Inside Self-Storage Webinars

For more information, visit www.insideselfstorage.com/webinars.  

Sept. 14—Legal Learning With Jeffrey Greenberger, 11:30 a.m. ET, "Addressing Issues in Vehicle Storage"

Nov. 16—Legal Learning With Jeffrey Greenberger, 11:30 a.m. ET, "Updating Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement: What It Must Contain in the Year Ahead"


Alabama Self Storage Association

For more information, call 334.834.4658 or visit www.alabamassa.org.  

New dates to be announced soon.


Arizona Self Storage Association

For more information, contact Executive Director Denise Nunez at 602.374.7184; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.azselfstorage.com.

Aug. 3—Regional Workshop, Little America Hotel, Flagstaff


Arkansas Self Storage Association

For more information, call 501.607.4775; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.arssa.org.

New dates to be added soon.


Self Storage Association of Australasia

For more information, contact Claire Beattie, membership services officer, at [email protected]; visit www.selfstorage.com.au.

July 21—Regional Meeting, Melbourne
July 27—Regional Meeting, Brisbane
July 29—Regional Meeting, Cairns
Aug. 11—Regional Meeting, Adelaide
Oct. 6-8—Convention and Tradeshow, Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand


California Self Storage Association

For more information, call 888.887.CSSA; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.cssaweb.com.

Sept. 30―Local Area Networking Reception, Irvine
Oct. 13-15―Conference and Member Meeting, San Diego
Nov. 3―Local Area Networking Reception, Walnut Creek
Nov. 4―Manager Education Event, Legal Issues, Walnut Creek


Canadian Self Storage Association

For more information, call 888.898.8538; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.cssa.ca.

Oct. 27—Operators Certification Course, Part 2; Focus: Staff Training, Facility Audits, Inspections and Maintenance
Oct. 28-29—Regional Conference and Tradeshow, The Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta
Nov. 17—Operators Certification Course, Part 3; Focus: Operations, Daily Management, HR Issues and Hiring the Right People; The Delta Meadowvale Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario
Nov. 18-19—Regional Conference and Tradeshow, The Delta Meadowvale Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario


Colorado Self Storage Association

For more information, contact President Andy Ferguson at [email protected] or Administrative Assistant Anna Aune at [email protected]; visit www.coloradossa.com. Board meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. at Guaranty Bank in Denver.

Aug. 11—Board Meeting
Sept. 8—Board Meeting
Sept. 22—Annual Member Meeting, Park Hill Golf Club, Denver
Oct. 13—Board Meeting
Nov. 10—Board Meeting
Dec. 8—Board Meeting


Connecticut Self Storage Association

For more information, call 860.228.3624; visit www.ctssa.org.

Oct. 18-19—Annual Conference, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville


Federation of European Self Storage Associations

For more information, visit www.fedessa.org.

June 15-16, 2011—Annual Conference, Tivoli Marina, Vilamoura, The Algarve, Portugal


Florida Self Storage Association

For more information, contact Executive Director Caite Corripio at 877.222.9441 or [email protected]; visit www.floridassa.org.

Aug. 13―Free Education Session, Destin
Sept. 23―Free Education Session, Tampa
Oct. 8—Executive Retreat, Disney's Yacht Club, Lake Buena Vista

Oct. 15―Free Education Session, Gainesville
Nov. 12―Free Education Session, Melbourne


Georgia Self Storage Association

GASSA meets on the second Tuesday of each month for networking, a luncheon and a board meeting at The Vinings Club in Atlanta, Noon-2 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information, contact Executive Director Chuck Manley at 678.764.2006; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.gassa.org.

To reserve spots for the evening education sessions, contact Sharon Pallas at [email protected] or 770.801.1888. All sessions are 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Suites Galleria in Atlanta (registration opens at 5 p.m.). Cost is $119 for members and $139 for non-members. Dinner included and is served at 7 p.m.

Aug. 10―Luncheon, “The Changing Face of Self-Storage Operations,” presented by Markus Hecker

Sept. 14―Luncheon, Presentation by Tracy Taylor

Sept. 23―Education Session, “Should YOU Be in Jail for Lien Violations? Avoiding the Latest Scams and Other Legal Updates,” presented by Scott Zucker


Great Lakes Self Storage Expo

Sponsored by the Illinois Self Storage Association and the Indiana Self Storage Association. For more information, e-mail [email protected]; visit www.glss-expo.com.

2011 dates to be announced soon.


Idaho Self Storage Association

For more information, call 208.919.0771; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.idssa.org.

Aug. 13-14—Conference and Tradeshow, Owyhee Plaza Hotel, Boise


Illinois and Indiana Self Storage Associations

For more information, call 217.528.5230; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.illinoisselfstorage.org or www.inselfstorageassn.org.

2011 dates to be announced soon.


Kansas Self Storage Owners Association

For more information, call 816.587.0227; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.kssoa.org.

New dates to be added soon. 


Louisiana Self Storage Association

For information, visit www.ssala.org.

New dates to be added soon.


Maine Self Storage Association

For more information, call 207.490.1160; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.mainessa.com.

Sept. 23―Member Meeting, Muddy Rudder, Bangor/Brewer Area
Oct. 21―Workshop, Italian Heritage Center, Portland


Massachusetts Self Storage Association

For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.maselfstorage.org.

New dates to be announced soon.


Self Storage Association of Michigan

For information, e-mail [email protected]; visit www.selfstoragemichigan.org.

New dates to be added soon.


Mississippi Self Storage Owners Association

For more information, contact Executive Director Kat Cook at 601.212.9973; visit www.msssoa.org.

New dates to be added soon.


Missouri Self Storage Owners Association

For more information, e-mail [email protected]; visit www.mssoa.org.

Aug. 4-6—Meeting and Tradeshow, Country Club Hotel & Spa, Lake Ozark


Mobile Self Storage Association

For information, visit www.mobilestorage.org.

New dates to be added soon.


National Portable Storage Association

For information, call 574.271.7132; visit www.npsa-us.org.

Aug. 11-12—Crab Feast, Courtyard by Marriott, Baltimore, Md.
Nov. 7-9—Conference & Expo, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.


Nebraska Self Storage Association

For more information, e-mail [email protected].

New dates to be added soon.


Nevada Self Storage Association

For more information, e-mail [email protected]; visit www.nv-ssa.org.

Aug. 31—Legislative Fundraising Golf Tournament, Arroyo Golf Club, Las Vegas, 12 p.m.


New Hampshire Self Storage Association

For information, e-mail Joe Mendola at [email protected]; visit www.nhssa.net.

New dates to be added soon.


New Jersey Self Storage Association

For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.njssa.org.

New date to be added soon.


New York Self Storage Association

For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.nysssa.org.

Oct. 12-13—Convention & Tradeshow, Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs


North Carolina Self Storage Association

For more information, call 919.459.2074; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.ncssaonline.org.

Regional training seminars are $20 for pre-registered members, $39 for members who register on site, and $115 for non-members. They run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include lunch. Topics include changes in lien law and proper lien-sale procedures, "Marketing and the Electronic Age: Are You Keeping Up?,” and an open Q&A. A registration form and additional information can be found on the NCSSA website.

Oct. 24-26—Southeast Convention & Tradeshow, Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington


Pennsylvania Self Storage Association

For more information, contact Kimberly Cossar, executive director, at 717.441.6044; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.paselfstorage.org.

Sept. 16―Membership Meeting, Allentown
Nov. 18―Membership Meeting, Blue Bell


South Carolina Self Storage Association

For more information, call 803.252.7128; visit www.scselfstorage.org.

New dates to be added soon.


Tennessee Storage Association

For more information, e-mail [email protected].  

New dates to be added soon.


Tennessee Self-Storage Association

For more information, e-mail [email protected]; visit www.tnssa.net.

Aug. 17―Quarterly Luncheion, Holiday Inn Select, Memphis, 11 a.m.
Sept. 21―Legal Seminar, Marriott Franklin Cool Springs, Franklin, Presented by Jeffrey Greenberger
Nov. 16―Quarterly Luncheon, Nashville


Texas Self Storage Association

For more information and seminar descriptions, call 888.259.4902 or visit www.txssa.org.

Aug. 3―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
Aug. 11―Regional Luncheon, Austin
Sept. 16―Regional Luncheon, San Antonio
Sept. 21―Regional Luncheon, Dallas
Oct. 5―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
Oct. 13―Regional Luncheon, Austin
Oct. 17-20—Convention and Tradeshow, Omni Fort Worth Hotel/Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth
Nov. 2―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
Nov. 16―Regional Luncheon, Dallas
Nov. 18―Regional Luncheon, San Antonio
Dec. 7―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
Dec. 8―Regional Luncheon, Austin
Dec. 21―Regional Luncheon, Dallas


Washington (D.C.) Area Self Storage Association

For information, call 301.881.5151; e-mail [email protected]. Monthly meetings are held at the Chesapeake Resouces office at 

6001 Montrose Road, Suite 800, Rockville, Md., at 11:30 a.m. The cost to cover lunch is $30 per pesron. Topics for upcoming meetings are:

New dates to be added soon.


Wisconsin Self Storage Association

For more information, call 414.271.9456; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.wiselfstorage.org.

Oct. 8—Conference & Tradeshow, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells


Vendor Offerings

Free Seminar: "How to Be Successful in the Self-Storage Business"
Hosted by BETCO Inc. For information and to register, call 800.654.7813; visit www.betcoinc.com.

Sept. 23—Charlotte, N.C.