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Vendor Council
The first meeting of the Vendor Council will be
on January 8th at Noon at the Chicken Coop
in West Des Moines. February 12th and
March 12th are also on the schedule.
Please send new hires, promotions, and job postings to info@ciaahq.org for inclusion in the newsletter
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Vendor Spotlight
Select Van and Storage
Select Van & Storage, a moving and storage company, is the largest Mayflower agent in the Midwest. Available services include resi-
dential and corporate relocations, commercial office and industrial moves, large freight shipments, and storage. Moving services can
be provided around the corner or around the world. Certified and experienced packers are available as well as packing boxes and ma-
terials.
Select Van and Storage has provided service to the Des Moines area for over 15 years. Our experienced staff ensures that items,
homes, and facilities are well padded and protected for a safe and efficient move. Mayflower Select is an active member of area
chambers of commerce, participates in non-profit causes, and is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau. Our company is bonded
and employees have been well screened through background checks
prior to employment.
Move With The Name You Know….Call Mayflower First!
Select Van & Storage (Mayflower)
523 S. 18th St.
West Des Moines, IA. 50265
515-223-8329
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peakers and a tentative conference
schedule have been announced for Housing Conference
the 2009 NAA Green Conference The 2009 NAA Student Housing Conference will be held Feb. 2-4
& Exposition, April 28-29, at the Phoenix at The Venetian Palazzo Hotel Resort in Las Vegas. In its second year,
Convention Center, Phoenix. the conference geared toward individuals working in this lucrative
The opening general session, “Does niche market will feature general sessions with industry CEOs,
Green Make Sense for You,” will feature economist Chris Lee, author Neil Howe and Virginia Tech Assistant
industry expert panelists discussing VP of Student Affairs Dr. Richard Ferraro. Breakout sessions are
the green revolution as it relates to the geared toward those new to the student housing industry and veterans
multifamily housing industry, current trends in the field.
in development and asset management In between education sessions, attendees will have the opportunity
and the business decisions that companies to network on the trade show floor.
must consider to remain viable during the To register for the conference, please visit www.naahq.org/events/shc.
sustainability movement.
During the closing general session, a representative from the CAMT, CAM and CAPS Updates Delivered
world-renowned Rocky Mountain Institute will address why NAAEI’s new Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
multifamily housing properties should go green and why it benefits program was delivered in September and is being pilot tested in Dallas.
the bottom line. The new CAMT utilizes a blended learning approach, delivering two
The conference will feature experts from all areas of the green modules and practice scenarios online.
building and management movement—green development (general The program includes seven hours of online training with 70 hours
green, mixed-use, transit-oriented, etc.), green building criteria, of classroom instruction. It can be taken as an entire designation
green marketing, green property management, etc.—under one course or students may take individual modules to help improve
roof so that attendees gain an understanding of how green affects specific skills.
and potentially benefits their properties. Busy apartment industry professionals now may earn their Certified
Separate education tracks for builder/developers and property Apartment Manager (CAM) designations online. In September, 19
managers allow attendees maximum exposure to green issues students enrolled in CAM online.
related to their specific interests and job responsibilities. In October, NAAEI delivered the new Certified Apartment Property
Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available but space Supervisor (CAPS) program. This is a 40-hour or five-day program
is limited, so reserve your booth today. For information, please that students can take as a designation course or in individual modules.
visit www.naahq.org/events/green or contact John Murray at The Effective Leadership module should be of particular interest
703/518-6141 Ext. 131 or john@naahq.org, or Justin Barker to property supervisors or those who are ready to advance to that role.
at Ext. 129 or justin@naahq.org. The program covers legal responsibilities and risk management;
Don’t miss being a part of the leading green trade show in the financial management; property performance management; property
multifamily housing industry. evaluation and due diligence; and effective leadership.