Storage of America (SOA) has facilities in six states, including Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Founded in 2003 by Robert and Joni Walker, SOA specializes in converting under-used or empty buildings into nice climate-controlled self-storage facilities.
And on Saturday, Aug. 24, the Walkers held a grand opening for their newest facility — in Goodman.
Joni Walker said SOA acquired the vacant Hunte Corporation building in Goodman and began remodeling.
It has opened the first phase of the building comprising about 200 indoor, climate-controlled units ranging from units as small as 5×5 units to large drive-in, climate-controlled bays that are 18×74, with 16-foot overhead doors, “perfect for contractors or small businesses for $650.”
“We have great security with cameras throughout the facility,” said Walker. “There also is a newly-paved, gated area for RV and boat storage in the parking lot. “We had a great turnout Saturday with people coming from Goodman and surrounding communities, and we loved meeting them.”
The event featured free hot dogs, drinks and popcorn along with a face painter and a balloon twister for entertainment.
Several people took tours of the facility and were pleased to see how the conversion turned out.
Walker: “Many had worked or had memories of being in the building and were glad to see it repurposed.”
The winner of the raffle for a 72-inch Smart TV was Kelly Watkins.
Storage of America has approximately 16,000 units throughout the nation comprising of about 3.5 million square feet.
For more information, visit their website at www.storageofamerica.com.
“We are excited to be a part of the Goodman community,” said Walker.
