Several months ago, I ordered something online. It was delivered while I was at work. A second delivery attempt was made - again, while I was at work. A notice left on my front door indicated that I had to now pick up the package at the main delivery office. The main office was 30 miles away. Much to my dismay, the main office would be closed by the time I could get there after work. It was a struggle to find a time when I could finally get my package. [More]

Paul Ridenour, senior vice president for construction and development at Derrel’s Mini Storage, recently met with the Clovis city council. He requested that the city lower the development fees that the city charges mini storage businesses. He presented information that indicated that some of the fees, especially water and sewer, may be excessive for mini storage facilities. [More]

Be prepared. It’s a pretty simple statement; one that has been the motto of the Boy Scouts of America for decades. When it comes to being prepared for the holiday season, which is often easier said than done, people will do whatever it takes. With the help of a local self storage company, a Boy Scout troop helped hundreds of people do just that. [More]

The Christmas season is the time of year when people are especially aware of those less fortunate in their community. People across the nation open their hearts - and their wallets -- and participate in drives for toys, coats, winter wear, and non-perishable food items. Owners and managers of self storage facilities are prominent among those who reach out to help their needy neighbors. [More]

A bad economy. Bankers hesitant to lend money. An up-scale community not very pleased to have a self-storage facility as a neighbor. These could be insurmountable odds. But not for iStore Self Store who was recently awarded the 2011 Facility of the Year Overall Winner by the mini storage business. It is the newest state-of-the art and environmentally conscious self storage provider in Birmingham, Alabama. [More]

The White House honored a moving company based in San Luis Obispo as one of 100 companies that impact the economy and inspire young budding business people to start their own business. The criteria required to make it on the Empact 100 list includes being a 30 year-old (or younger) U.S. entrepreneur, have a business with an annual revenue of more than $100,000, and provide jobs for others. [More]

It's amazing to learn about all of the ways that owners and managers of self storage facilities support charitable initiatives within their community. Go Mini's in Bismarck, ND, is participating in the Christmas Playpen project. This is a work initiative project that allows minimum security inmates from the Missouri River Correctional Center to refurbish toys to be given to needy families. [More]

The self storage industry is primarily based in the United States. In 2009, 46,000 out of the 58,000 facilities around the world were located in the United States. Over recent years, the industry has seen substantial growth world-wide -- especially in South Africa. The self storage industry there has grown to be fifth in the world. [More]

What do a mini storage business, a golden anniversary celebration, and 11/11/11 have in common? Lots. Especially if you happen to be Dan and Norma Burnett. The Burnetts own Burnett's Mini Storage in Boonville, Missouri, and they will be celebrating their golden anniversary this Friday, November 11. [More]

The United States Department of Labor recently released a report that stated that in some areas of the country unemployment rates were slightly lower in September of this year than they were a year ago. However, there are many metropolitan areas reporting a jobless rate as high as 29 percent. Kodiak Mini Storage in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, recognizes the need to reach out to those who are jobless or who are in need and is participating in the 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' program. [More]