Self Storage Association

Self Storage Association

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The SSA is the only national U.S. not-for-profit organization serving the industry. and international self storage industry.

The Self Storage Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization formed in 1975 under Section 501-c-6 of the Internal Revenue Code. For more 50 years, the Association has served as the official trade organization and voice of the U.S. The Association has a staff of professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

06/05/2026

No matter what industry you're in, this is an important read about lithium-ion battery storage and safety. Thank you to Mark Wright for this timely article in this month's issue of SSA Magazine.
https://ow.ly/wZAA50Z8e67

06/04/2026

The latest episode of SSA's official podcast features a special conversation with our CEO as well as the moment we have to censor ourselves for the first time. The Legal Take 5 segment debuts to address nonmonetary defaults, and we give a timely update on the lingering L.A. County state of emergency. We also discuss impending member benefit upgrades and make a slightly unhinged announcement regarding show-related headwear. Find "What's Up, SSA?" on your preferred podcast platform to listen to or watch the full episode:
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/SSA-Podcast

06/02/2026

Register for the Mid-Atlantic Self Storage Conference & Trade Show by this Thursday, June 4, to receive the lowest rate and save $400. The event will be held June 11-12 at the Ga***rd National Resort in the Washington, DC, area. Featuring high-level educational sessions, informative roundtable discussions, a great trade show, and expanded time to network, this is THE regional event to attend!
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/Events/State-Association-Events/Mid-Atlantic-Conference-Trade-Show

06/01/2026

Get the most out of your SSA membership by attending our summer series of live legal webinars. Featuring SSA EVP & Chief Legal Counsel Joe Doherty, the members-only webinars will cover state-specific legislative and legal issues with the chance to ask Joe questions after the presentation. Browse dates and states to make sure you don't miss out on this valuable member benefit.
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/Events/State-Association-Events/State-Webinars

05/29/2026

Interested in hosting a roundtable discussion at SSA's Fall Conference & Trade Show? Submit your proposals through the link below by June 5 to be considered.
https://selfstorageassociation.formstack.com/forms/ssa_roundtables_fall_2026

05/28/2026

Education. Connections. Solutions. Find them all at the Mid-Atlantic Self Storage Conference & Trade Show in National Harbor. Register now to save time on-site:
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/Events/State-Association-Events/Mid-Atlantic-Conference-Trade-Show

05/27/2026

is making all sorts of workers anxious, including facility managers. But thanks to the insights shared by these pros in Mark Wright's May article in SSA Magazine, the big takeaway is: Don’t worry!

Check out what Maggie Bode (head of enterprise sales at agentic AI platform Uniti), Christopher Grenier (regional vice president of operations at Storage Asset Management), Erin Lightfoot (director of education and events at the SSA) and Tom Winner (vice president of operations at Carolina Storage) had to say in “Owning the Future” on page 20 of our May issue:
https://ow.ly/BOAs50Z4nq4

(Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash.)

05/26/2026

Super Saver Discounts for SSA members expire July 31. Register or join now to save a bundle on SSA's 2026 Fall Conference & Trade Show.
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/Events/National-Fall-Conference

05/25/2026

"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

05/22/2026

SSA is your advocate, your legal resource, and your voice. From monitoring complex state and federal regulations to providing tools like advocacy webinars, state-specific Lien Law Books and a 24/7 Legal Resource Center, SSA helps you stay compliant, protected, and ahead of change.

We’re working on your behalf long before issues impact your business—fighting for policies that support your success and protect your operations. Join the SSA and be a part of the voice of the .
https://www.selfstorage.org/Membership-JOIN/Join-the-SSA

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