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Self-Storage Veteran Pays It Forward with Science Camps of America

In his 30-year self-storage career, guest blogger Michael Richards wore numerous hats and performed countless tasks, growing from assistant manager to entrepreneur. Crediting his success to the storage veterans who mentored him, Richards is now paying it forward by ...More
March 1, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
South Africa Self-Storage Operator Stor-Age Holds Charitable Collection Drive

Stor-Age, a self-storage operator with more than 20 facilities in South Africa, collected 100 square meters of donated items through its 2012 Create Happiness Drive, a collaborative event with Round Table Southern Africa, a non-political, non-denominational association that ...More
February 28, 2013
Posted in News
Online Self-Storage Marketplace SpareFoot Wins $15K for Kure It Cancer Research

SpareFoot, an online marketplace that streamlines the rental process for self-storage customers, won $15,000 for Kure It Cancer Research after claiming the gold medal in the third bi-annual Austin Startup Games in Austin, Texas. Competitors from 15 Austin-area startup ...More
February 27, 2013
Posted in News
Rival Self-Storage Operators in Bainbridge Island, Wash., Launch Charity Food-Drive Competition

Two rival self-storage facility managers in Bainbridge Island, Wash., have created a friendly competition to bring in food donations for a local charity. Curt Bonderant, manager of Reliable Storage, and Janice Danielson, manager of Bainbridge Self Storage, are attempting to ...More
February 25, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Storage Post Self Storage Collects 900 Coats for NY and NJ Charities, Hurricane Sandy Victims

Self-storage operator Storage Post Self Storage took an active role in assisting New York and New Jersey's victims of Hurricane Sandy by participating in local charity coat drives. The company collected more than 900 gently used coats during November and December. ...More
February 21, 2013
Posted in News, Management
A-1 Self Storage Donates Money to Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Center

California self-storage operator A-1 Self Storage recently donated money to Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a non-denominational, vocational day program in El Cajon, Calif., that serves more than 400 adults with developmental disabilities. ...More
February 18, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Hosts Yard-Sale Events to Benefit Homeless Animals

Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, the operating brand of Sovran Self Storage Inc., will hold a series of yard sales beginning this weekend to raise money for homeless animals. The events will be held in conjunction with Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption and take place at ...More
February 14, 2013
Posted in News
Former Self-Storage Software Expert Opens Science Camp for Teens in Hawaii

Michael Richards, a former software and technology expert of the self-storage industry, has announced a new summer science camp for teens to be provided by Science Camps of America, a nonprofit organization Richards started after selling his software business in 2010. ...More
February 6, 2013
Posted in News, Technology
Manager of North Port, FL, Self-Storage Facility Named ‘Citizen of the Year’

Jill Luke, general manager at Patriot Self Storage in North Port, Fla., has been honored by city officials as 2012 Citizen of the Year. Luke has been with Patriot since 2009 and was recognized largely for her extensive work with many community causes and activities. ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in News
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $70K to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston

The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently donated $70,000 to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston, Texas. The money was raised last year during various events, including the association’s annual convention in October. ...More
January 31, 2013
Posted in News

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