Membership Information
The North Carolina Self Storage Association is an association that aims to provide its members with quality standards, proper guidance, networking opportunities and credibility for the self storage industry. The association is made up of owner/operators whose facilities range from one unit operators to multiple facility owners with thousands of rental units, as well as associate members that represent vendors that serve the industry as well as those individuals who are interested in getting involved.
Member Benefits
Web site/Communication: www.ncssaonline.org has been newly redesigned and will be launched in January 2008. It is an excellent marketing tool for vendor members and is a rich source of information for all members. The Web site contains a Members’ Only section which houses NCSSA forms, membership list, meeting minutes, legislative updates, legal information and much more industry related information. Members also receive a member handbook which includes the lease agreement and many important steps needed to operate your business.
Education/Networking: NCSSA members can attend the Southeastern Self Storage Convention & Tradeshow at a discounted member rate. The convention features a 60+ booth tradeshow and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking, education and the development of business relationships. The association also organizes regional training seminars throughout the state covering topics like, lien law/auction procedures, capital markets, rate and expense management and open forums. Five training seminars are being planned for 2008.
Legal Tools/Legislative Awareness: The association monitors legislative issues, discusses possible plans of action and keeps the membership informed of current political matters. Legal tools, such as NC laws, checklists and a lease are available to members.
Newsletter: NCSSA produces a newsletter for all members to provide information about industry developments at the local, state and national levels. The newsletter keeps members informed of current industry affairs and upcoming events within the association.
SSA Affiliation: NCSSA is an authorized affiliate of the SSA. Because of the affiliation, each NCSSA member receives an annual subscription to the SSA Globe magazine; an annual $50 gift certificate redeemable on registration fees for SSA meetings conferences or publications; eligibility to apply for primary medical health care insurance through SSA’s Health Insurance Mart program; and eligibility to access and utilize, for an indirect member fee, SSA’s Online Demand Estimator (ODE*SSA 2.0) technology tool by entering the program via SSA Web site “Members Only” section.
To Join
To join, please download the membership application and send to 2501 Aerial Center Parkway Ste. 103, Morrisville, NC 27560, or click here to join online.