A Look Back at 2025
The inaugural mixer drew 75+ attendees to 4 By 4 Brewing in Nixa. Here’s a glimpse of the night.
A dedicated evening for self storage owners, operators, investors, and the businesses that serve this industry. Conversations, connections, and deal flow — focused entirely on self storage in Southwest Missouri.
Our sponsors make this event possible. The more a sponsor contributes, the more prominent their placement here.
2026 sponsorships are available now.
Event Sponsors receive logo placement on this page, recognition in all event materials, and inclusion in CREID social media promotion.
We’re finalizing the last details and registration will open very soon. Check back shortly — spots will go fast.
The CREID Self Storage Mixer is a purpose-built networking event for the self storage industry in Southwest Missouri. Whether you own one facility or a portfolio, are looking to break into the asset class, or provide products and services to storage operators — this mixer is built for you.
Self storage has become one of the most sought-after asset classes in commercial real estate for good reason — low overhead, recession resilience, and strong demand across the Springfield, Branson, and Table Rock Lake markets. This event brings together the people building and operating in this space to share knowledge, make introductions, and create opportunities.
CREID hosted its first Self Storage Mixer in September 2025 at 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Nixa, drawing 75+ attendees from across the region. The response was clear: this market wants a dedicated space to connect. We’re bringing it back in 2026 — bigger and more focused.
VIP Guests are service providers and vendors who support the event and will have dedicated presence on-site. Each receives a feature with Living in the Ozarks and a designated space at the event for fliers and business cards.
VIP Guest spots are available. A flat-rate option for service providers and vendors who want direct exposure to the self-storage community — with a Living in the Ozarks feature and on-site table presence.
Learn About VIP Guest ParticipationIf you’re involved in self storage in any capacity — as an owner, investor, developer, or service provider — you belong in this room.
People who own or actively manage self storage facilities in Southwest Missouri and beyond.
Investors exploring or actively acquiring self storage as part of their commercial real estate portfolio.
Those pursuing ground-up development, conversion projects, or expansion of existing storage facilities.
Businesses that serve the self storage industry — technology, construction, management software, insurance, lending, and more.
CREID members and the broader Southwest Missouri CRE community who want exposure to the self storage asset class.
Anyone seriously exploring self storage as an investment or business opportunity and looking to learn from people already in it.
Population growth, downsizing trends, and the gig economy continue to drive self storage demand across Missouri’s secondary and tertiary markets — including Springfield, Branson, and surrounding communities.
Compared to multifamily or retail, self storage offers a simpler operational model — lower tenant interaction, minimal build-out requirements, and technology-driven management options.
Self storage has historically performed well during economic downturns. People store when they downsize, relocate, or face life transitions — demand often increases when the broader economy slows.
The Springfield metro and surrounding region is underserved in certain submarkets. Operators and investors who understand local demand patterns are finding real opportunities — especially in transitional suburban corridors.
The inaugural mixer drew 75+ attendees to 4 By 4 Brewing in Nixa. Here’s a glimpse of the night.
The 2026 CREID Self Storage Mixer is confirmed — Thursday, September 24 from 6–9 PM at 4by4 Brewing in Nixa. Free to attend, open to all. Register above or reach out if you’re interested in sponsoring.