Upcoming Luncheons

GASSA September Luncheon

Georgia Self Storage Association (GASSA)

September Luncheon

 

Date:  Tuesday, September 9, 2008 

Time:  12:00 PM to 2:00PM

Location:  The Vinings Club

Address:  2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA  30339

RSVP is required.  See details at bottom of this message.

 

Speaker: Sam Celaya 

                                   

Speaker Info: eMove Inc. – Sam Celaya has been involved in the moving and self-storage storage industry for 15 years.  Mr. Celaya has a rich background in the self-storage industry, working as Regional Marketing Company Storage Manager for the

U-Haul Company of Western Arizona, an eight year tenure within U-Haul International’s Marketing-Storage Product Group, President of Patriot Truck Leasing, and Director eMove Inc.  While Mr. Celaya has a degree in Business Management, his true education comes from working within the self-storage industry.

 

Topic: Grabbing the Online Customer in an Internet Obsessed World: How the Independent Owner/Operator can compete with the “big guys”!

 Summary of Presentation: 
  • The evolution of managing a self-storage facility
  • Why the internet has helped the self-storage industry
  • How to remain competitive online when everyone else is jumping on board
  • Web-based management software; more than just a point of sale tool
 

Commercial Speaker:  Sam Celaya

 

Luncheon Information:  Please note, due to increased costs, since our May Luncheon, the lunch price has been increased to $25 for members and $30 for non-members, who are welcome to visit before joining.

 

Directions:  On I-285 drive one exit west from I-75 to Paces Ferry Road exit in Vinings.  At the end of the exit ramp, turn left (south), go ¼ mile down a hill to a traffic light at Overlook Parkway on the left.  Turn left on Overlook Parkway and take the third right to the Vinings Club where you may self-park or use valet parking.  After entering the building, walk straight beyond the main elevator bank to two private elevators in the room opposite the building entrance.  Descend one floor to The Vinings Club.   GASSA Board Members: A board meeting will be held following the luncheon.   RSVP: Chuck Manley, Executive Director – GASSAEmail: gassa1@bellsouth.netPhone: 678-764-2006 Fax: 678-264-0968