
NPSA Welcomes MS-SA and SSA Members By John Finnessy, CMP
We understand that going for more than a year without meeting with your peers, customers, or reviewing the latest products/services in the industry can be detrimental for any business, which is why the NPSA is welcoming all members of the MS-SA to attend its show at the member rate (a savings of $500). This could be a significant boon for attendees and exhibitors alike. The portable storage industry and mobile storage industry may have their variations, but they are not substantially dissimilar. There is much in common between these two sister entities. And although the NPSA Show is substantial with about 700 attendees, it is not so large that you lose yourself and your identity. The NPSA Conference and Trade Show will be held from October 25 to 27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. A conference brochure with full details on the event is available at www.npsa.org, by contacting NPSA at (866) 777-0635, or via e-mail to joel@npsa.org. The trade show will take place in the new 50,000 square foot exhibition center at Caesars Palace. There is some exhibit space still available for the show, and it is very reasonably priced. All NPSA members welcome the attendance of their fellow storage providers in the mobile and self-storage industries. We look forward to working with you to improve our businesses and the storage trade. Below are some suggestions that may help you achieve the most while attending the show:
After the show, ask yourself these questions:
There will be winners and losers in this economy for sure, but only those operations that arm themselves with industry knowledge and are willing to take action toward positive change will have the ability to carry their organization into a successful future. If you want to increase your ability to remain competitive and end up a winner down the long road ahead, you need to attend your industry trade show. It is the vehicle to obtain the knowledge that you need to help you strategize, improve operations, and make smart decisions to enable you to compete and win. John Finnessy is the Executive Director of the National Portable Storage Association. |