Self-Storage World Expo

EXPO NEWS from inside Self Storage

Roundtable Program Finalized for Inside Self-Storage World Expo in D.C. Discussion program 5-8, has been finalized, focusing on 20 hot topics within the self-storage industry. Which will allow insiders to answer questions and converse in a meangingful way. Topics to include

* Using the Internet to Reach More Customers ... The Cost Effective Way
* Traditional vs. New-Wave Marketing: Promoting Self-Storage Today
* Common Mistakes in Self-Storage Development (and How to Avoid Them)
* Self-Storage Collections: Getting Tenants to Pay You in Tight Times
* How Much Is Your Facility Worth? Insight to Self-Storage Valuation
* Self-Storage Financing: New Construction Loans
* Self-Service in Self-Storage: Exploring Options
* The Self-Storage Office Makeover

curiosity

A company that had posted an increase in revenue in 2009. And although the increase was very modest, such achievements these days command curiosity. The company was a Surrey-based self storage specialist – Big Yellow PLC (BYG). The London-listed, £481m-Cap provides self-storage facilities to domestic and business customers around the country, with particular emphasis on London (69% of stores are within the M25).

The 273 employees of the company labour on 54 sites renting out storage rooms ranging in size from 10 to 500 sq ft (92% of these are freehold). Big Yellow has another sixteen stores in its pipeline. A typical store would be around 60,000 sq ft, with average room rented being 60 sq ft bringing in some £27 per sq ft per year. To complement the storage revenue the company offers packing materials as well as insurance to its customers (around £8m in revenue in 2009

Editor of Mobile Self-Storage Magazine named

MiniCo Publishing. A division of MiniCo, Inc. Publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the world self-storage industry. Other publications include Self-Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today,Self‑Storage Canada, Self-Storage Almanac,Self-Storage Development Handbook and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide. phew thats some list.

According to reports over at PR.com, Erica Shatzer has been named Editor of the company’s "Mobile Self-Storage Magazine" and will be responsible for managing the publication’s editorial direction and content as well as editing and writing features and columns. She also serves as the editor of the quarterly "Self-Storage Now!" magazine and associate editor for MiniCo’s other publications including the "Mini-Storage Messenger" and "Self-Storage Almanac."


Ms. Shatzer joined MiniCo Publishing in October 2007. Her previous experience includes positions as Marketing Professional for State College, Pa.-based AccuWeather, Inc., and Marketing Manager for Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland of Allenwood, Pa. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Self Storage assist with chartiy drive

Good news Friday, its nice to hear story's from the industry that are about given. A press release from Houston stated that for the second year in a row, Amazing Spacing Storage Centers of Houston had joined with the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children located in Galveston. The statewide “Make a Difference” campaign encourages area residents to support the financial needs of the hospital, which suffered significant damage during Hurricane Ike in 2008 and is in the process of rebuilding. Additionally, donations are needed for the hospital’s endowment fund, which ensures that every child receives the care he or she needs, regardless of economic standing.

The TSSA has supported the work of the Shriners Children’s Hospital for the past seven years. In 2008, donations raised by the organization reached $197,000, and the TSSA hopes to raise even more this year. Donations to the TSSA “Make a Difference” campaign will be accepted at all three Amazing Spaces Storage Centers until October 8, 2009.

A-American Self Storage of California is offering 30 free days of self-storage for people in danager of losing their homes to the wildfires

ISS has reported that A-American Self Storage of California is offering 30 free days of self-storage and free use of its moving truck to people in danger of losing their homes to the wildfires raging through Los Angeles County.

“The catastrophic effect of these wildfires is being felt, as they get closer to home,” said Craig Olson, president. “We want to do our part to make sure that irreplaceable items are not lost in the devastation. We're encouraging everyone to follow evacuation orders and we are opening up our doors for any valuable goods they may want to take with them for temporary safe keeping.

People in need of evacuating their homes due to the wildfires should call 1-800-499-FLAG (3524). Trucks are subject to availability and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

state-of-the-art self storage property in Keaau

Local developers have just completed a modern state-of-the-art self storage property in Keaau at the Shipman Center.

The project includes approximately a massive 70,000 square feet of rentable storage space, as well as commercial storage spaces.

The developers have ensured the units are safe and convenient such as individual door alarms, climate controlled spaces, business center, easy access, free Wi-Fi, packing supplies and digital surveillance system.

kidnapped and taken to a mini storage unit

In 1977 Phillip Garrido pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and rape of Katherine Callaway...who has publicly identified herself as his victim.

Callaway was kidnapped in South Lake Tahoe and taken to a mini storage unit which then stood in the 3000 block of Mill Street in Reno. She later told the Washoe County Grand Jury while driving Garrido talked about Jesus a lot, said he was married and he was doing this because of a "sexual urge...a fantasy....and that he had done in twice before."

Investigators say the storage unit was outfitted with a bed, a movie projector, pornography, sexual devices, drugs and stage lights. He lived a few blocks away. "It was set up for this specific purpose,: says Michael Malloy, the then Deputy District Attorney assigned to the case.

Callaway says Garrido sexually assaulted her repeatedly over a 5 to 6 hour period that only ended when an alert Reno policeman decided to check why a light was on in the unit.