The city of Sheboygan is seeing even more self-storage activity this year with the opening of a new Transpo Mini Storage facility at 1331 Wisconsin Ave. The company is opening its new location, which was converted from a former North Woods Chemical Co….
Holiday Giving: Simple Ways Self-Storage Operators Can Help During the Season
As we enter the holiday season, many self-storage operators around the world are launching charity drives or logging volunteer hours. If you don’t already have a plan to pitch in, here are some ideas.
Building On Up: Important Factors to Consider for Multi-Story Self-Storage Developments
Multi-story self-storage projects have become increasingly common as the industry matures, but these developments pose unique challenges and require important considerations. This article examines key factors to ensure your project is a success.
CapStack Partners CEO Discusses Mistakes Self-Storage Buyers Should Avoid When Seeking Capital Investment
When putting together a self-storage deal, investors can sometimes stumble through the real estate and financing process. In this video from investment bank and advisory firm CapStack Partners, CEO David Blatt discusses common mistakes buyers make when…
New Hampshire Self Storage Association Hosts Holiday Party
The New Hampshire Self Storage Association (NHSSA) is hosting an annual holiday party, Dec. 5, at the Concord Country Club in Concord, N.H. The event at 22 Country Club Lane begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner at 6 p.m…
Storage First of Douglasville, GA, Receives ‘Best Self-Storage’ Award
Storage First, a self-storage operator in Douglasville, Ga., was voted as the region’s “2017 Best Self-Storage Facility” by readers of the “Douglas County Sentinel.” The annual poll allows residents to select their favorit…
Storage Seeker National Self-Storage Rent Index Declines in October
Self-storage rental rates declined an average of .7 percent across the United States in October, according to the monthly Self Storage Rent Index maintained by Storage Seeker, an online self-storage directory and price aggregator. The decline marked th…
Giba Goes Green: South Africa Self-Storage Operator Adds Solar Panels
Since opening in 2011, Giba Storage has grown aggressively to keep pace with the demand for self-storage in Westmead, South Africa. Now the operator is meeting yet another need—clean energy—with the addition of solar panels.
Nuvo Development Builds 5-Story Self-Storage Facility in Jacksonville, FL
Nuvo Development LLC is building a five-story self-storage building in the Brooklyn neighborhood in Jacksonville, Fla. The company paid $1 million for the .73-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Myrtle Avenue and Elder Street on which to construct a…
Valet Self-Storage Operator MakeSpace Announces Management Changes
MakeSpace Labs Inc., a business specializing in valet-style self-storage services in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C., has made several changes to its management team. The company named a new CEO, hired a chief marketing officer…