Members of the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) can now receive energy-procurement services through an aggregation program provided by Tradition Energy, which will secure the most competitive energy rates available.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released a new publication titled The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self-Storage Buildings, which gives guidance to architects, engineers and building-design teams on how to use best-design practices to create energy-saving warehouses.

The Florida Self Storage Association will sponsor Special Olympics Florida during its second annual Financial & Real Estate Symposium and golf tournament, June 5, 2008.

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) recently conducted a survey of its website visitors to determine the level of interest and use regarding its many print and web-based products.

In honor of Memorial Day, USstoragesearch.com and more than 3,000 of its member self-storage facilities will offer a free month of storage and a 5 percent discount on packing supplies to veterans, service members and their families.

David Montané has received the Donnie Tart Sales Award of Excellence for 2007, bestowed by BETCO Inc.

Deans & Homer, a provider of self-storage insurance products and services since 1974, is changing its offerings to keep pace with the evolution of the industry.

The Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 7-10, 2008, will include a seminar on accomplishing successful phone sales in self-storage.

From a database of nearly 21 million companies reviewed by Entrepreneur magazine and research provider CentrisPoint, Simply Self Storage was distinguished as one of the nation’s “Hot 100, The Fastest Growing Businesses in America” for 2008.

Real estate investment trust Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000, announced several changes to its management staff this week.

Mobile-storage company Store to Door has acquired Collegeboxes, the nation’s largest collegiate shipping and storage provider.

The Self-Storage Training Institute (SSTI), owned and operated by Inside Self-Storage (ISS), has assembled an expert panel of instructors to teach the courses that will comprise its new continuing-education program for facility management employees and owners.

Janus International Corp., which produces commercial and industrial steel doors and self-storage building components, has added a Rolling Steel Division to its operation and opened a new 252,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

On Saturday, East Frederick Self-Storage is hosting a yard sale to benefit the Women Build project about to be launched by Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, Md.

To assist the employees of Aloha and ATA Airlines who recently lost their jobs due to massive layoffs, Waikele Self Storage is offering a 50 percent discount on these customers' first six months of rent.

The Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn., will include a seminar on securing loans for self-storage construction and remodeling, intended for owners and developers interested in building a new facility, or expanding or renovating an existing one.

On April 7, AK Steel Corp. raised its prices on all carbon steel products by $150 per ton, and analysts say other steel manufacturers may soon follow suit.

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has named Charles “Chico” LeClaire as its top self-storage investment specialist for the fifth year running.

Hawaii Self Storage is launching a new program as part of its Community Pride outreach initiative. “Rent to Charity” gives customers the option to donate their first month's rent to a nonprofit organization of their choice.

Watson Building Co. Inc. received this year’s Excellence in Design Award in the self-storage category from American Buildings Co.

Michael Treinen, who suffers from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, is getting a little help from his friends at the Kurt O’Brien Foundation. His family needs to raise $500,000 by April 3.

The Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn., will include a golf tournament, scheduled to take place at the Gaylord Springs Golf Links at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2008.

OpenTech Alliance and MiniCo have formed a joint venture to deliver self-storage products and services to Asian markets.

Stock shares of self-storage companies dropped today after Extra Space Storage Inc. and Public Storage Inc. were downgraded by several investment banks.

Strategic Storage Trust Inc., a public, non-traded self-storage REIT, has registered a $1 billion initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Extra Space Storage will host an analyst and institutional investor forum on March 27 in San Francisco. The event will include presentations by company executives and Ray Wilson of Self Storage Data Services.

In response to feedback from event attendees, speakers and exhibiting suppliers, the Inside Self-Storage Expo has modified the agenda for its upcoming show in Nashville, Tenn.

Karen Kosek, director of operations for Security Self Storage Ltd. in Highland Heights, Ohio, recently enjoyed a free, four-day cruise for two, courtesy of USstoragesearch.com.

The Kurt O’Brien Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the CEO of Simply Self Storage, will host a bowl-a-thon on March 29 to raise funds for its cause.

Buchanan Street Partners has formed its own 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Buchanan Children’s Charities, designed to improve the lives and educational opportunities of the nation’s youth.

Chartwell Independent Insurance Brokers LLC, a wholesale and specialty insurance broker, will launch a national marketing initiative focusing on the self-storage industry.

Non-residential construction will experience wide variance in demand, materials cost and labor availability in 2008, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

On March 10, 7:30 p.m., the Village of Morton Grove, Ill., will discuss a proposed 5 percent sales tax to be levied on self-storage.

The Tennessee Self Storage Association (TSSA) will contribute to the planning of the Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn., and will hold its quarterly meeting in conjunction with the show.

Buchanan Street Partners will host its second annual Encore for Education charity concert on June 12, 2008, to benefit children's causes.

The Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) will sponsor and support the Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 7-10, 2008.

Kenneth M. Woolley, chairman and CEO of Extra Space Storage Inc., will participate in a roundtable presentation at the Citi 2008 Global Property CEO Conference in Palm Beach, Fla., March 5.

SMD Software has partnered with ADS to provide self-storage operators who use SiteLink Web Edition with Certified Mail solutions.

Virgo Publishing, parent company of Inside Self-Storage, has been acquired by Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C.-based private-equity fund.

Portable-storage providers Mobile Mini Inc. of Tempe, Ariz. and Mobile Storage Group Inc. of Glendale, Calif., have entered a definitive merger agreement.

The eight team members of Storage Investment Advisors LLP (SIA) have joined the Houston and Los Angeles sales groups of mortgage-banking firm Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP (HFF).

Inside Self-Storage will host its 2009 Las Vegas Expo at The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino/Sands Expo & Convention Center during Jan. 26-28.

Inside Self-Storage has officially launched Self-Storage Talk (www.selfstoragetalk.com), an online forum for the industry community. This free forum allows users to share information, ask questions and interact with other community members.

Inside Self-Storage has officially launched Self-Storage Talk (www.selfstoragetalk.com), an online forum for the industry community. This free forum allows users to share information, ask questions and interact with other community members.

Bank of America will host its “Out of the Box” REIT Summit tomorrow, Jan. 24, in New York City, and several self-storage companies will be participating.

Investors interested in viewing self-storage properties available in the Las Vegas market can participate in a free tour sponsored by CB Richard Ellis during the Inside Self-Storage Expo, Feb. 5-8.