Legislative Pulse - April 2014

Charleston Apartment Association
Legislative Pulse

The CAA Legislative Pulse is a monthly newsletter designed to keep Charleston Apartment Association members abreast of topical political news impacting the industry.  The CAA Legislative Pulse is released to members the fourth Tuesday of each month.

April 22, 2014

Contributing to NAA's Political Action Committee (NAAPAC) is a critical element in industry advocacy.  Your donation sends a strong message about your business needs and priorities to congressional candidates.  It also ensures that NAA has the necessary funds to keep multifamily rental housing issues in the forefront of the public policy process on Capitol Hill.  NAAPAC is an essential arm of NAA's government affairs program. It backs congressional candidates who are open to the apartment industry's views on issues crucial to your business, employees and the industry at large. Please visit NAA's donation site by clicking here.      What is PAC? Click here for more.    PAC facts.  Click here for more.    PAC Donation to Senator Tim Scott In March the Charleston Apartment Association had the pleasure of presenting Senator Tim Scott with a PAC fair share check from funds raised in 2013.  Donations like these enable our voices to be heard and pave the way for political leaders to advocate for the local and national industry.

2014 Spring Events - April 7, 2014

2014 Spring Events Click here for the full 2014 calendar Apartments.com Interactive Multifamily Marketing From Online to Your Office:  How Renters Research Their Move Take a detailed look at how the power of online advertising can drive infinite exposure to your apartment community and qualified prospects to your office door. Discuss internet trends influencing the industry. Learn renter preferences and apartment search behavior. Review how various types of online advertising provides exposure to renters. Understand the different ways renters interact with your community online. Identify effective follow-up methods to get the appointment. All leasing professionals are invited and encouraged to attend. Date:  April 16, 2014 Time:  9am - 12pm Place:  Belfor Property Restoration              7629 Southrail Road              North Charleston, SC 29420 Cost:  $25/member, $35/non-member RSVP by April 11th to info@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com.  Maintenance Mania 2014  Wednesday, April 30    What is Maintenance Mania? A competition in which apartment pros like you from around the country face maintenance-focused challenges that test their skills  and knowledge to earn the title of Maintenance Mania® National Champion*. Check out the videos for more details here:  http://mm-naa.naahq.org/competitor-information   Event Schedule ·        Car check-in opens: 4:30 p.m. ·        Practice time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ·        Competition begins: 5:30 p.m. Where?             Belfor Restoration             7629 Southrail Road             North Charleston, SC 29420           Cost/Admission Contestants:  $25, Register via  http://www.naamania.org/events/-Charleston-SC.html  Once registered, race car wheels maybe picked up from BELFOR during regular business hours Monday - Friday. Spectators:  $35, RSVP by April 21st to to info@charlestonapartmentassociation.com Click here for the complete event flyer.    2014 Trade Show May 7, 2014 - Only 1 month away!  Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant  Doors open at 6 P.M. Cost: $20 per attendee or 5 property attendees for $75 Deadline:  April 18th - All tickets $30/person after deadline Live Music - BBQ, Cash Prizes Cash Prizes Awarded Every 15 Minutes $1000 Grand Prize (Must be Present to Win)    Click here for booth sponsorship information.  Click here to RSVP.