The 2012 Self Storage Almanac Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Pre-Pub Pricing: 15% off if ordered by 12/31/11 Regular pricing applies 1/1/12

The Self Storage Almanac is the industry’s most respected statistical reference guide and a valuable resource for both seasoned professionals and self storage newcomers alike!

Since its first edition in 1992, the Self Storage Almanac has become the most comprehensive statistical reference guide for the self storage industry. Investors, developers, operators, financial institutions, real estate brokers and other business publications worldwide turn to the Self Storage Almanac for reliable information about the self-storage industry.

Being informed is essential, especially in today’s constantly changing self storage market. The industry we know today has evolved into a professionally run business that far surpasses the expectations of its earliest pioneers. The Self Storage Almanac offers over 150 pages of the latest, most up-to-date facts, statistics and analysis about the self storage industry including:

• Owner Profiles
• Population Mobility
• Rental Rates
• Crime And Security Issues
• Occupancy Rates
• Rent-Up Issues
• Manager Training And Compensation
• CAP Rates
• Marketing Issues
• Loan And Investment Analysis
• Seasonal Occupancy Variance
• Climate Controlled And Multi-Level Facilities
• MSA Supply And Demand Analysis
• State-By-State Occupancy Levels
• And Much More!

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE 2012 SELF STORAGE ALMANAC TODAY!

Ordering Options Available

	Print/digital combo, US and Canada ($195.45)
	Print only US and Canada ($148.69)
	Digital only US and Canada ($127.45)
	Digital only Canada ($67.95)

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Manager of the Year

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 

2011 Manager of the Year

Mini-Storage Messenger honors the best in self-storage management with its prestigious 25th Annual Manager of the Year awards. The winner will receive a $250 American Express gift card and will be profiled in Mini-Storage Messenger. The winning manager will have excellent customer relations skills, sound business practices, and the creative edge that has made his or her self-storage facility a success.

Does this sound like a manager you know?  

Entry deadline is December 5, 2011.

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The October Issue of the Mini-Storage Messenger is now Available

Mini-Storage Messenger
October 2011 Issue

Featured Articles:

CYBER LOAN WORKOUTS
Options & Stategies 
In the post-recession economy, more borrowers continue to struggle to meet their loan obligations.


AUCTIONS AS GRAB BAGS
Special, Unusual And Stolen Property 

The TV show "Storage Wars" has created a flurry of curiousity about self-storage auctions, including the types of items stored and the unusual methods employed in foreclosing on customers who do not pay rent.

Mobile Self-Storage Magazine
Fall 2011 Issue

Featured Articles:MOBILE AND PORTABLE SELF-STORAGE
Redefining the Self-Storage IndustryAmong real estate asset classes, self-storage has proven to be a resilient and relatively unsung hero, scoring low on foreclosures and defaults throughout the recent economic downturn.

PORTABLE STORAGE DISCOUNTS
Different Strategies On Discounts, Incentives and Special Promotions 


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OpenTech Webinar Now Available On Demand

While many people have heard about self-service kiosks in the self-storage industry, most are unfamiliar with how they actually work. In this webinar, Robert Chiti will be joined by a group of self-storage operators from around the country who will share their personal experiences and explain how self-service kiosks function at their facilities. Even if you have seen a kiosk in the past, you will not want to miss this presentation, which will highlight many enhancements designed to resolve manager-identified issues. Take advantage of the Q&A to learn the pros and cons of using a kiosk.


TOPICS  INCLUDE:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
  
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
  
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS WEBINAR

Annual MiniCo Las Vegas Contest Now Underway!

MiniCo Insurance Agency,LLC, opened its annual sweepstakes contest for independent insurance agents on October 1, 2011. This is the ninth year the company has offered a chance for independent agents to win a trip to Las Vegas to attend the largest annual self‑storage industry expo.

For each full insurance application for a self-storage risk submitted via MiniCo’s online agent portal between October 1 and December 31, 2011, the independent agent submitting the application will receive one entry into the sweepstakes. The latest eligible account effective date for the requested coverage quotation is March 31, 2012. One prize will be awarded by random drawing on January 5, 2012. The prize includes travel and hotel accommodations for two, $300 in cash, and two passes to attend the Inside Self-Storage Expo, March 15-16, 2012.

Official rules and regulations for this contest are available at www.minicoinsurance.com/win.

President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “This is a great opportunity for agents to become familiar with our online agent portal, which significantly streamlines the submission process and makes it easier for agents to do business with MiniCo. The winning agent will have an opportunity to meet top operators from all over the nation and learn more about the self‑storage industry.”

MiniCo InsuranceAgency, LLC, represents A.M. Best “A” rated carriers.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC – www.minico.com

Aran Insurance Services Group – www.aranins.com

Contact

Dan Sommer, 602-678-3504

Vice President, Publishing, Marketing and Communications

Chief Marketing Officer

dsommer@minico.com

Benefits and Myths of Kiosks for Self-Storage Businesses the Topic of MiniCo Webinar Sponsored by OpenTech Alliance, Inc.

 

On September 27, 2011, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction. OpenTech Alliance President and CEO Robert A. Chiti will be the presenter along with a group of self-storage operators who will share their experiences using self-service kiosks at their facilities. The presentation will provide information about how self-service kiosks actually work and highlight the many enhancements that have been incorporated in response to real-world issues. Mr. Chiti and the panel will take questions at the conclusion of the webinar. Topics will include the following:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property

The leading developer of innovative self-storage solutions, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., offers self-storage kiosks, call center services and an online self-storage reservation solution. For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information:

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. – www.opentechalliance.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

Self-Storage Operators Join OpenTech Alliance’s Robert Chiti for MiniCo Webinar to Discuss the Pros and Cons of Self-Service Kiosks

While many people have heard about self-service kiosks in the self-storage industry, most are unfamiliar with how they actually work. On September 27, 2011, Robert A. Chiti, President and CEO of OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will be joined by a group of self-storage operators from around the country to present the free webinar The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction. The group of presenters will share their personal experiences and explain how self-service kiosks function at their facilities. The presentation will highlight many kiosk enhancements designed to resolve manager-identified issues and include a Q&A with participants. Topics will include the following:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property

OpenTech Alliance, Inc., is the sponsor of the webinar. The leading developer of innovative self-storage solutions, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., offers self-storage kiosks, call center services and an online self-storage reservation solution. For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information:

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. – www.opentechalliance.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

MiniCo Insurance Agency to Offer Self-Storage Industry Program in Canada

PHOENIX, ARIZ. – MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has formed MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Incorporated, to offer specialty insurance programs to the Canadian market beginning with its premier self-storage insurance program. MiniCo will represent Aspen Insurance UK, Ltd., a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, and will begin underwriting coverage initially in British Columbia with planned availability throughout the country by the end of the year.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “MiniCo’s focus on niche specialty programs brings significant value to the distribution chain, and we look forward to offering new specialty products as we expand throughout Canada. The self-storage market in Canada represents a strategic growth opportunity, and MiniCo is pleased to be able to offer our specialty product to Canadian business owners which can be accessed through their existing broker relationships. Brokers and insureds will benefit from the specialty coverage as well as MiniCo’s over 37 years of experience writing this class of business.”

Jim Henry, Chief Underwriting Officer, added, “MiniCo looks forward to working with agents and brokers to grow their book of self-storage business throughout Canada. We will be contacting agents and brokers with information about availability in specific provinces as approvals are granted.”

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a rating of “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best and “A2” (Good) by Moody’s Investors Service.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC – www.minico.com

MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Incorporated – www.minico.ca

Aran Insurance Services Group – www.aranins.com

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited – www.aspen-re.com

Contact

Dan Sommer, 602-678-3504

Vice President, Publishing, Marketing and Communications

Chief Marketing Officer

dsommer@minico.com

2011 Facility of the Year Awards

Mini-Storage Messenger honors the best in self-storage with its prestigious 24th annual Facility of the Year awards. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your facility stands out from the competition. Winners will be awarded a trophy as well as a profile in the December 2011 issue of Mini-Storage Messenger.

Enter to be recognized in one of six categories: 

Overall Winner
New Facility Winner
Construction Winner
Conversion Winner
Specialty Storage Winner
International Winner

Entry deadline: September 1, 2011

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

D. C. Taylor Co. Sponsors MiniCo Webinar on Solar-Ready Roofing for Self-Storage Facilities

The green building trend in the self-storage industry continues to grow both for new construction and existing facilities. On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present the free webinar A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One for self-storage professionals. Topics will include the following:

• What is a solar-ready roof?
• The importance of evaluating your roof before installing solar
• Benefits of installing solar
• Options for solar-ready roofs

Visit www.ministoragemessenger.com for more information or to register. Online registration is required for this free live event.

About D. C. Taylor Co.

D. C. Taylor Co. has nearly 60 years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining roofs for manufacturing/industrial, food processing, retail/commercial, healthcare, self-storage and government and school facilities and understand how to work with the unique needs of each customer. With strategically located field offices and regional service teams, D. C. Taylor Co. is prepared to perform professional construction and management services in the most demanding of roofing environments.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information:

D. C. Taylor Co. – www.dctaylorco.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

Last Chance To Register For PhoneSmart's Spend Some Time With The Sales Coaches Webinar!

 

The right sales coaching can lead to profitable outcomes for self-storage business operations. PhoneSmart, a nationwide sales support and training company, has helped self-storage businesses realize consistent improvement in conversion rates of up to 20 percent. On August 10, 2011, PhoneSmart’s Director of Operations Tron Jordheim will present the free webinar Spend Some Time With the Sales Coaches for self-storage owners, operators and managers. Mr. Jordheim and his team of professional sales coaches will discuss sales-related topics to include the following:

• Creating the team
• Developing the process
• Crafting the language
• Setting the standards
• Spending the time

PhoneSmart is sponsoring the webinar, which will be moderated by MiniCo Publisher Poppy Behrens as part of the ongoing Mini‑Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series. For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCoInsurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-StorageMessenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry.

For More Information:

PhoneSmart – www.phone-smart.net

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

MiniCo Insurance Agency Partners with AXA Art Insurance Corporation to Offer Specialty Collectibles Insurance Program

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has signed an agreement with AXA Art Insurance Corporation to offer a specialty program to insure private collections including collectibles valued up to one million dollars in a home or storage facility. MiniCo will begin underwriting coverage nationwide effective September 1, 2011.

The MiniCo Collectibles Insurance program provides all-risk coverage, on an unscheduled basis, and with no appraisal required at application.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “The MiniCo Collectibles Insurance program provides a unique coverage opportunity for private collectors. Our program enables collectors and their insurance agents to avoid the limitations and requirements of insuring valuables through a homeowner policy and offers an option for specialized broad-spectrum coverage tailored to these risks.”

Jim Henry, Chief Underwriting Officer, added, “AXA ArtInsurance Corporation is the gold standard for art insurance all over the world. MiniCo is excited to partner with AXA Art to offer the highest level of coverage for smaller private collectors who will benefit from this expertise.”

AXA Art Insurance Corporation is the only globally operating specialty art and collectibles insurance company offering tailor-made coverage solutions for private and corporate collections, museums, galleries and artists. The company has been assigned a rating of “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC – www.minico.com

Aran Insurance Services Group – www.aranins.com

AXA Art Insurance Corporation – www.axa-art.com

The August 2011 Issue of the Mini-Storage Messenger is Now Available

Mini-Storage Messenger
August 2011 Issue

Featured Articles:
CYBER THIEVES
Preventing Identity Theft in a Digital World 
Self-storage owners can tackle the threat of cyber thefts with a few strategies.

MANAGING DELINQUENCIES & COLLECTIONS
Tracking Deadbeats & Complying With Lien Laws 
Enforcing collections of delinquencies and maintaining a lien calendar are key tasks for every operator.

Self-Storage Now!
Summer/Fall 2011 Issue
Now featured as part of the Mini-Storage Messenger

Featured Articles: 
UNDERSTANDING COST PER LEASE
Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck 
Managers need to know which programs work and which need to be dropped.

INCENTIVES AS LURES
Generating more rentals at lower cost.

WHO IS YOUR BEST CUSTOMER?
Understanding when the boss is king!



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USstoragesearch.com Representative Discusses Online Positioning of Self-Storage Facilities for MiniCo Webinar

 

Self-storage business owners have many choices when it comes to marketing their facilities on the Internet. On August 24, 2011, Nick Bilava, Senior Account Executive for USstoragesearch.com, will present a free webinar to discuss the advantages of placing self-storage facilities in several areas since each consumer shops differently online. The webinar Generating More Online Real Estate for Your Facility will discuss the following topics:

• Web Design – Make sure your Web site converts
• Directories – Capture consumers who shop and compare
• Local Search – Get on the map with your facility information
• Social Media – Attract the growing number of Facebook and Twitter users

The webinar is sponsored by USstoragesearch.com, the largest storage directory in the industry with over 30,000 self-storage and mobile storage listings nationwide. The fully independent Web site connects consumers searching online for storage to self-storage and mobile storage companies in their area. Visit www.ministoragemessenger.com for more information or to register. Online registration is required for this free live event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

Participate In The 2011 Reader Survey

Dear Self-Storage Professional,

From time to time, MiniCo surveys the readers of our publications including Mini-Storage Messenger, Self-Storage Now!, and Mobile Self-Storage Magazine. Your feedback is extremely valuable.

To participate in the survey, click the link below or copy and paste the link into your Internet browser.

Click this link to start the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CRZ3JRDCR/ 

The survey takes about 3 minutes to complete. When you are finished, you will be entered into a drawing for a free digital copy of the 2011 Self-Storage Almanac (a $149.95 value). Please be sure to provide your e-mail address when prompted. We will use this e-mail address to notify the winner and provide the link to the digital publication.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Poppy Behrens
Publisher
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Last Chance To Register For OpenTech's Latest FREE Webinar!

 

On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center provider OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled Analyzing Your Phone Data for Profit. OpenTech’s Vice President of Call Center Operations Cynthia Abraham Hansell will make the presentation along with Sue Haviland, Owner of Haviland Storage Services. The webinar will focus on the best practices of large operators and how these strategies may help self-storage businesses of every size become more competitive and leverage real data to make effective decisions. Topics will include the following:

• What phone data you should be collecting
• Which reports you should review on a monthly basis
• What to look for on your reports
• Using data to improve conversion ratios and staffing
• Identifying training opportunities

For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCoInsurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-StorageMessenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry.

For More Information:

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. – www.opentechalliance.com

Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. – www.shavilandstorageservices.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

New Webinar: Spend Some Time With the Sales Coaches Presented By PhoneSmart

The right sales coaching can lead to profitable outcomes for your self-storage business. PhoneSmart has helped customers realize consistent improvement in conversion rates of up to 20 percent. In this webinar, Tron Jordheim and his team of professional sales coaches will discuss the Who, What, When, Where and How of effective sales coaching.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

* Creating the team
* Developing the process
* Crafting the language
* Setting the standards
* Spending the time

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT / 11 am PT.

The webinar will be presented by Tron Jordheim, PhoneSmart’s Director of Operations, and sponsored by PhoneSmart. Poppy Behrens, Publisher, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will be the moderator.

PRESENTER INFORMATION:

Tron Jordheim is the Director of Operations of PhoneSmart, a sales support and call center serving self-storage businesses in North America. PhoneSmart has created more than 750,000 reservations and leads for its self-storage clients in its 10 years of business. Tron is also the founder of the PhoneSmart Hawaii Un-Conference, a gathering of self-storage VIPs.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

Check Out These Two Great New Informational Books!

2011 Informational Series: Social Media

This edition of the 2011 Informational Series includes 4 articles focused on the implementation of social media marketing techniques for the self-storage industry. Mini-Storage Messenger’s Informational Series provides value-added article bundles focused on specific self-storage topics.


2011 Informational Series is available in PDF format only.

Only $ 15.95
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2011 Informational Series: Finance
This edition of the 2011 Informational Series includes 10 articles focused on financing issues for the self-storage industry. Mini-Storage Messenger’s Informational Series provides value-added article bundles focused on specific self-storage topics.




2011 Informational Series is available in PDF format only.

Only $ 34.95
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Hurry! There's Still Time To Participate in the 2011 Top Operator's Survey!

It's that time of year again, the 2011 Top Operators Survey is currently open to Owners and Operators.

The Survey is determined  by net rentable square footage. Previous year’s list included a wealth of information about the industry’s biggest companies. As in the past, the list is compiled solely from information submitted to the annual Top Operators Survey.

The deadline of July 27th for completing the survey is fast approaching, so make sure to fill out yours today!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE 2011 TOP OPERATOR'S SURVEY

A Call For Entries!!

A Call For Entries!! One facility will be chosen in each of the five categories. Winners will be awarded a trophy as well as a profile in the December 2011 issue of Mini-Storage Messenger

Mini-Storage Messenger Overall Winner — The year's most exceptional self-storage facility. Selection will be based on excellent design, construction, challenges overcome during building, appearance, landscaping, occupancy and performance, security, access features, marketing, and customer service.

New Facility Winner — The year's most outstanding new self-storage facility. Selection will be based on site selection, design, use of land, overall appearance, aesthetics, marketing prior to opening, lease-up performance, and occupancy rate. (Facility must have opened for business on or after June 1, 2010.)

Construction Winner — The year's most notable self-storage facility construction. Selection will be based on construction difficulties, challenges overcome during building, unique design, and use of cutting-edge building materials or techniques.

Conversion Winner — The year's most innovative self-storage facility converted from a pre-existing structure. Selection will be based on challenges overcome during building, exceptional design concept, uniqueness, and performance.

Specialty Storage Winner — The year’s most outstanding self-storage facility dedicated to a specialty use such as wine storage, RV and boat storage, etc. Selection will be based on the site selection, unique design as related to specialty use, challenges overcome during development, features and amenities related to specialty use, marketing, security, customer service, and occupancy.

International Winner — The year's most exceptional self-storage facility located outside of the United States. Selection will be based on excellent design, construction, challenges overcome during building, appearance, landscaping, occupancy and performance, security, access features, marketing, and customer service.

We're looking for the best in self-storage! This is your opportunity to tell us why your facility is exceptional.

Amazing new facilities ... unique construction projects ... innovative conversions … Tell us your story!
 
All entrants are due by August 15, 2011, so enter TODAY!
 
CLICK HERE TO VOTE

The July Issue of the Mini-Storage Messenger is Now Available!

FEATURE IN THIS ISSUE

ROOM TO BREATHE
The Return of CMBS And Arrival Of SBA Loans 
Much needed liquidity sources are available to the industry.

DEMAND SWELLS
The Real Estate Market For Self-Storage 
Self-storage is seeing a rebirth of interest and optimism.



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