SPRING 2015 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS MARCH WASHINGTON, DC ATTENDEE PROFILE ABOUT SSA BOOTH PRICES

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1 SPRIG 2015 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS MARCH WASHIGTO, DC The Self Storage Association has led the self storage industry in producing the premier educational conferences and trade shows for over 39 years. Come to Washington, DC in March for SSA s Spring Conference & Trade Show, and participate in the industry s longest running and most valuable educational program and trade show! ATTEDEE PROFILE Typically, over 90% of our attendees are owners, investors, operators, and managers of self storage facilities; they represent all levels of involvement, from industry veterans to newcomers. See the industry s most qualified buyers at SSA events! ABOUT SSA The Self Storage Association is the only national not-for-profit trade association whose purpose is serving the needs and interests of owners, operators, and suppliers of the self storage industry. SSA is committed to broadening opportunities for its members by sharing industry experiences, solutions, statistics, and research. Remember all SSA revenues are reinvested back into the self storage industry. LOCATIO LOCATIO LOCATIO The event will be held in the meetings and events area of Gaylord ational Resort & Convention Center (201 Waterfront St. ational Harbor, MD 20745). You ll want to be in the middle of the action with your customers, so call OW ( ) to make your reservations. Be sure to identify yourself with the Self Storage Association to obtain our discounted room rates (starting at $219 single/double prior to our cutoff of February 18, 2015). Don t wait until the last minute; our block of rooms sells out quickly! BOOTH PRICES All booths are 10 x10 in size (there are no provisions for end caps). BOOTH FEES SSA Vendor Members on-members First 10x10 $2,195 $3,350 2 nd 10x10 $1,550 /A 3 rd 10x10 $2,195 /A 4 th 10x10 $1,550 /A * Annual dues must be $825 or more to be considered a Vendor Member. Exhibit fees include: Company ID sign Backwall (8 high) and side rail (3 high) fabric drapes Security service General cleaning of aisles and exhibit floor (excluding individual booths) Access to pre-registration list for show promotion (for members only, with signed legal waiver) Free Conference and Trade Show registrations for two (2) individuals per booth. Additional personnel may register for $155 each. Complimentary trade show tickets for Thursday, March 12, 2015 available for distribution prior to the show. DEADLIES 11/21/14 Booth applications. Priority ranking is determined, based on criteria outlined in the following Space Assignment Procedure section, and in Section 3 of the contract. 1/09/15 Roundtable submissions. 1

2 SPACE ASSIGMET PROCEDURE Booth assignments will OT be made without full payment! o reservations will be taken via telephone. On ovember 21, we will rank all applications with a point system as follows: 1. SSA Partners, Patrons, and Event Sponsors will be given highest priority, in that order. 2. The total number of booths your company has reserved over the previous four national SSA shows (1 pt. each). 3. SSA vendor membership (5 points). 4. Total amount of sponsorship and advertising dollars (includes SSA GLOBE, Membership Directory, web site, etc.) spent with SSA during the previous 6 months, and under contract for 2015 (1 pt. for every $500). 5. The number of spaces reserved for this show (1 pt. each). 6. EW! Market the Conference to your customers. (1 pt.) Are you willing to market the Spring or Fall conferences to your customers (post card, , etc.) It would be an easy point to acquire and would also help boost trade show attendance. (Call Jennifer Pettigrew or Mike Blackett for details.) In case of a tie in ranking order, the number of spaces reserved for this show, then the postmark or fax receipt of application and payment, will be used. If contract and full payment are postmarked or faxed after ovember 21, assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis (based on availability), after all of the initial applications are placed. Exhibitors who are not vendor members of the Self Storage Association will be assigned space, based on availability, after January 9, The Self Storage Association reserves the right to change location assignments at any time, as it may in its sole discretion deem necessary. EXHIBIT HALL FACTS Booth Size: 10 x 10 Carpet: Yes Ceiling Height: 24 Exhibit Loading Entrances (service corridor to exhibit hall): 10 wide x 12 high Freight Elevator: one - ground floor load-in. Attention exhibitors: Self-unloading is not permitted in the loading dock area. The exhibitor use of dollies, hotel baggage carts, flat trucks and other mechanical equipment, is not permitted. Exhibitors wishing to unload themselves will have to enter through the main entrance to the Gaylord and hand-carry materials. Exhibitors are responsible for material handling charges associated with inbound and outbound shipments Exhibitors are responsible for complete removal of booth construction materials and hardware. OTE: If displays are oversized, or erected before shipping and cannot be dismantled for loading, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to verify capacities of the loading area prior to the show. Contact the show decorator or the hotel. EXHIBIT PERSOEL REGISTRATIO Exhibiting companies may register 2 reps per booth, which includes all conference sessions and food functions. Booth reps must be employees of the exhibiting company, and will be registered as such. Additional personnel may be registered for $155 each. Exhibitor registration forms will be sent with your confirmation. Exhibitors may not use Free Trade Show Passes to register company personnel or vendors from other companies. Registered exhibitors are encouraged to attend conference sessions (excluding Managers Summit, MSOG, and Economic Summit), as well as food and beverage functions (Wednesday through Friday), at no additional charge! DECORATOR Freeman Company is the official exhibit decorator. Exhibitor Service Kits will be ed to exhibitors with confirmation letters. All decorating and exhibit furniture will be handled by the official decorator. The exhibitor service kit outlines prices and instructions for shipping, securing labor, electrical, telephone, furniture, and other special needs. Exhibitors are responsible for all charges related to freight, drayage, decorating, and labor. Exhibitors agree to abide by the rules and regulations concerning local unions having agreements with the facility or with authorized service contractors employed by SSA. 2

3 FLOOR PLA All dimensions and locations are believed to be accurate. SSA reserves the right to make modifications as necessary to meet the needs of the exhibitors and the trade show. SSA 2015 SPRIG TRADE SHOW GAYLORD ATIOAL RESORT & COVETIO CETER MARCH PRICE GEORGE S EXHIBIT HALL E To maximize space, there are no provisions for peninsulas or end caps. Your display may not block the general visibility of neighboring booths. In planning your layout, refer to Rule #12, Construction of Exhibits, on the contract. Call SSA if you have questions about your booth design. TO APPLY FOR SPACE 1. Study the floorplan. 2. Identify 3 (three) CHOICES for the preferred location of your booth(s). 3. Complete and return the exhibit space application with full payment or credit card information to: Jennifer Pettigrew, STORAGE ASSOCIATIO 4189 Edinburgh Drive, Cincinnati, OH Phone: Fax: jpettigrew@selfstorage.org 3

4 RULES & REGULATIOS It is the Exhibitor s responsibility to comply with all rules, regulations, and guidelines as outlined. on-compliance will result in forfeiture of space and fees, or re-construction of the booth at the exhibitor s expense. SET-UP/DISMATLE So that you may plan your arrival and departure into Washington, DC, here is our current schedule as it pertains to our Trade Show (subject to changes): Wednesday, March 11 7a to 3:30p - Exhibitor Set Up 3:30p to 7:30p Show Open (Reception to follow in hall) Thursday, March 12 11:30a to 1:45p - Show Open (Complimentary lunch in hall) 1:45p to 3:00p - Roundtables 1:45p to 7p - Tear Down o displays may be dismantled or any packing started before 1:45 pm on Thursday All exhibits must be removed by 7pm. ROUDTABLES Due to the size of our function space, there are limited openings for Discussion Leaders. Roundtable Discussions are meant to be educational discussions with lots of ideas exchanged among the participants. We still get comments that some of the table facilitators are really making sales presentations. The Education Committee will not select any topics that resemble a promotion of a product or service your company offers. To be considered, you must submit an outline of your discussion topic to SSA, c/o of Ginny Stengel (gstengel@selfstorage.org). Submissions must be received prior to January 9, 2015 to be considered. EXHIBITOR PRIZES If you would like to offer a special prize (product or service) during the trade show, time will be set aside at the end of each day s show for your drawing. We will provide a microphone; you need to establish the method for drawing your winner, the parameters, and make the announcement over the hall s PA system. If you are planning to participate in this special activity, you must notify SSA not later than February 20. EXHIBITORS Our exhibitors represent many sectors of the industry, including: Acquisitions Advertising and Marketing Appraisal and Valuation Architectural Services Balloons, Banners, Flags, Signs Boat and RV Storage Brokerage Building Components Computer Software Accounting, Security, Facility Management, Miscellaneous Business Consulting and Management Credit Card Processing Demographic Data Design and Construction Development and Site Selection Doors and Partitions Energy Conservation and Environmental Equipment Equipment Rental Facility Maintenance & Repair Fencing Financing and Mortgages Gates and Access Systems Insurance Internet and Web Sites Kiosks Lifts/Material Handling Locks/Door Hardware Manager Employment Services Manager Training Mobile and Portable Storage Moving/Shipping Supplies Records Storage Roofs, Roofing, Coatings Tenant Screening Training Materials and Manuals Truck Rentals Videos, CCTV and more! Your competitors will be in DC networking with YOUR clients! You should be there, too! 4

5 EXPERIECE WASHIGTO DC! Become an SSA Event Sponsor 2015 Self Storage Conference and Trade Show Gaylord ational Resort & Convention Center DC Area A LIMITED UMBER OF SPOSORSHIP OPPORTUITIES! Broad Thematic Benefits: Right to use SSA 2015 Spring Conference Sponsor on materials distributed prior to and during the event SSA Globe Magazine Benefits: Your company name/logo in complimentary recognition ad with all Spring Sponsors in March issue (approximately 18,000 circulation) Half-page ad in the SSA Globe s bonus distribution in March (distributed to all operators and owners across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean) 5% off rate card for any additional SSA Globe ad purchases during 2015 SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show: Company name as Welcome Reception Sponsor on all complimentary drink tickets for Welcome Reception Company name/logo on slide show/video prior to/during breaks at all SSA Conference General Sessions One trade show booth space at Spring Conference (third tier priority placement) Five (5) Trade Show passes including lunch On Site Brochure Back panel ad reserved for logos of all Spring Sponsor companies Proceedings Manual One B/W quarter-page ad (digital) Signage Spring Sponsor Signage stations (throughout venue) Special Benefits Bundle: Company name/logo on all Spring Conference & Trade Show e-blasts SSA Web site SSA Sponsor Recognition Page, with ability for viewers to click to individual SSA Spring Sponsor s Web site. Company name/logo on Spring Sponsor signage sponsoring all conference breakfasts Company name/logo on Spring Sponsor signage sponsoring all refreshment breaks Opportunity to bestow one (1) FREE, 1-year SSA Level One Membership (at $175/per Member), during sponsorship term (recipient must be non-ssa Member as of January 31, 2015 and own only one facility that is under 40,000 sq. ft.) For only $7,500 you get $32,835 in SSA Benefits (not including PRICELESS ITAGIBLES!) Sponsorship of badge lanyards (with other event sponsors) Sign up on the Exhibit Space Contract or contact Jennifer Pettigrew at

6 STORAGE IDUSTRY SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show Is Coming to the Washington DC Area! The March issue of SSA Globe magazine is the annual special edition for the Self Storage Association s spring conference and trade show in Washington DC, making it the perfect complement to your booth and the best way for you to get the most bang for your buck. By placing an advertisement in March, you can announce your presence and booth location to everybody attending this highly anticipated event at the Gaylord ational Harbor. The circulation will exceed 18,000 including our regular members, their facilities, state affiliates, show attendees and an extra 5,000 circulation to non-members to promote the show. 2 es employe owners, on. P.6 Storage ati by legisl affected Software J U LY 2014 STO RAG E I DUS TRY 9 RS P U FEAT T ORDE COUR STORAGE IDUSTRY SE Atlanta! CE I RV SSA, GASSA team up for Georgia conference. P.12 PRI CE EVIRO MET P.12 ME ET IG OV Reservation deadline: ERLOAD 201 4M ana P.16 gem ent VEGAS Firm 2014 P.2 8 Reg istry Insi de! 2014 M AY TRY DUS E I RAG STO 5 Sp ates SSA Cre es ri o m e M ta in Atlan Materials deadline: January 15, 2015 ec 6 YOUR IDEA FACTORY P.6 Tom Comi or tcomi@selfstorage.org P.1 BETTER GIG Sp MAA A P.1r2in RVICE tlanta g Con In ER SE, G fer side eor en CUSTOM gia ce & M Tr arc ade h 2 Sho -4, w MARCH 2014 I S S U E $ / A U A2L0 $ P.6 RES ETITIVE To book your ad space, contact m Wage Minimu 7 COMP January 10, Y 20 TRY UAR DUS E I FEBR RAG STO JU E A EW GEERATIO P.18 ALPHA DOG P.26 S T ial In te rn at ion al Iss ORA GE I DU STRY P.28 P.6 irman J.R. SSA Cha Clisham CALLIG in Georgia TH S P.6 E SHOT ALITY 0 ZZ P.1 PERSO 8 TEST P.1 G A BU CREATI ue Storage in China Fortune : Beckon s GLOB AL EFFO RT P.12 BRAZ IL BECK O Space is limited, so call today! S P.18 STORAG E EXPO RTS P.2 4