Self Storage Association

10/15/2026

SSA industry data - now in one powerful online portal.

The SSA Data Portal brings SSA Demand Studies and Traffic Studies online in an interactive, searchable, and downloadable format that enables users to explore trends, regional benchmarks, and identify opportunities for growth using trusted industry research.

SSA Members enjoy a half-price annual subscription. Learn more at https://www.selfstorage.org/Products-Services/Books.

10/14/2026

Have you ever wondered where the art cars go when the Department of Mutant Vehicles closes for the season? Find out how the plays an unexpectedly vital role in Burning Man in the October issue of SSA Magazine. Read the full article by Laura Fries here:
https://ow.ly/SsAu50ZXl78

10/13/2026

All national SSA member organization employees and their families are eligible to apply for the SSA Foundation Scholarship. The application window is open annually from October 1 through February 1 at https://www.selfstorage.org/About-Contact-SSA/SSA-Foundation/SSA-Foundation-Scholarship.

10/12/2026

National members: are your employees aware of this SSA member benefit? Download our HR Toolkit to easily market this scholarship opportunity to your employees and their families. https://www.selfstorage.org/About-Contact-SSA/SSA-Foundation/SSA-Foundation-Scholarship

Find the full episode of "What's Up, SSA?" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

10/09/2026

Did you see us recording live on the trade show floor in Las Vegas? Check out the latest episode of "What's Up, SSA?" out now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Make sure to listen if you want to hear how one SSA family is "member maxxing" and investing in the future of their family business through their SSA membership.

Episode 7 is part one of our two-part special recorded at our Fall Conference & Trade Show.
https://www.selfstorage.org/Events-Education/SSA-Podcast

10/08/2026

All national SSA member organization employees and their families are eligible to apply for the SSA Foundation Scholarship. The application window is open annually from October 1 - February 1 at https://www.selfstorage.org/About-Contact-SSA/SSA-Foundation/SSA-Foundation-Scholarship.

10/07/2026

Our 2027 Spring Exhibitor Prospectus is dropping later this month to SSA members only. Join or renew for 2027 now to make sure you're in the know before the trade show floor sells out. https://www.selfstorage.org/Membership

The Self Storage Association is a not-for-profit organization and registered lobbying entity representing the industry’s 50,000+ facilities before the U.S. Congress and federal departments and agencies.

10/06/2026

Registration for SSA's 40th Annual Executive Ski Workshop will open soon; is your membership up to date? In order to be eligible to register, your SSA membership must be renewed through January 2028. Renew now at https://www.selfstorage.org/Membership.

10/05/2026

The SSA is gathering member feedback to understand how the is responding to the Fed's interest rate increase. Share your perspective to help us measure industry sentiment and identify emerging trends. It takes only three minutes to complete and is completely confidential. The survey closes on Wednesday, October 7.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/639V2PH

10/05/2026

The 2027-2028 SSA Foundation Scholarship application is now open. All national SSA member employees and their family members are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply at https://www.selfstorage.org/About-Contact-SSA/SSA-Foundation/SSA-Foundation-Scholarship