The new NPSA web-based community forum is live and we encourage all members to get involved. The ultimate goal of this new forum is to bring business and industry conversations into a place that is organized and unified with the ability to collaborate. Email NPSA at [email protected] for an invite to the Forum.
Working together as an industry allows all portable storage providers to grow, improve and remain sustainable long term. This new NPSA Community Forum allows for continuous conversation amongst peers and offer access to a library of information to all our members. In short, the Community exists to create a place for NPSA members to connect, learn, and grow.
To set up your profile and have all posts go to your inbox, go to Profile/Preferences/notifications/Categories. Once there, in the watched box, select all the categories you would like to watch. Make sure nothing is selected in the boxes below (Tracked, Watching first post & Muted).
The Forum is set up with 12 Specific Categories for Conversation/Topics of discussion to which Regular Members (those members in the Portable Storage Industry) have Full Access. Associate Members (those members who are providing products and services to the Portable Storage Industry) have different levels of access (Full Access/View Only/No Access) depending on the category. This is done for several reasons but mainly to ensure candid conversation without direct marketing, sales and/or interruption from Associate members. Associate Members have NO Access (view or participate) to the “Vendor Reviews” category. For this reason, it is extremely important to start any conversation in the correct Category.
Below is a summary of each category and Access levels:
Community Help Center All Members Full AccessWe are so excited to launch our new community in 2021. The Help Center is dedicated to training and best practices, so that our members can get the most of our this community.
Portable Storage & Moving Regular Members Full Access/Associate Members View OnlyCompanies working within a Portable storage & moving model regardless of equipment type. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day business specific to the portable storage & moving business model. This category would also include discussion regarding the temporary or long term…
Industry News All Members Full AccessIndustry news related to the portable storage industry. This can be anything from a news article to timely and relevant information on laws or the supply chain. Keep discussions civil and on topic please!
Safety All Members Full Access Helping members create a safety culture that protects themselves, their employees and the communities they serve. Keeping safety top of mind through shared information, articles, Safety topics and vendors allowing them to learn from one another.
Refrigerated Portable Storage Regular Members Full Access/Associate Members View OnlyPortable storage companies of all types working with refrigerated containers and trailers. Owner and operator discussions on anything related to the operational and maintenance issues, protocols, and best practices related to portable refrigerated storage.
Canadian Portable Storage Regular Members Full Access/Associate Members View OnlyCanadian portable storage companies of all types including portable storage containers and trailers. Owner and operator discussions specific to Canada. If not specific to Canada, topics should be created under other categories that will include all members.
General Business All Members Full AccessCompanies of all types. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day of running your business. Topics are intended to be more general to any business and, can include, but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, etc.
NPSA Membership All Members Full AccessPortable storage companies of all types. Discussions regarding NPSA membership including FAQs, member benefits, events, helpful information, etc.
