The Charleston Apartment Association is pleased to report a busy and prosperous springtime.  A slew of events were held each with a record number of attendees and favorable feedback.  In April, the local industry was highlighted in the largest newspaper in the state, the Post & Courier on April 6, 2013:

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130406/PC2110/130409515/1145/going-up-local-apartment-trade-benefiting-from-new-complexes-rising-rates-heightened-demand

 The 2013 Charleston Apartment Association Diamond Awards celebration was held on March 22, 2013.  Individuals and properties within the industry were nominated and voted on in a number of categories from maintenance to management to beautification and more.  The Diamond Awards, a yearly celebration, is designed to spotlight excellence within the industry over the past year.  This year's ceremony was such a success that a member in attendance from SealMaster took it upon himself to highlight the entire event in the company's blog on March 27, 2013: 

The Charleston Apartment Association recently held Maintenance Mania at BELFOR Property Restoration in North Charleston on April 11, 2013.  The celebration of local maintenance professionals extended the opportunity to compete for $1,300 in cash prizes and possible national recognition.  Especially thrilling this year was the all-time record of 33 registered maintenance professionals and approximately 100 Charleston Apartment Association members in attendance.  To add to the excitement, the event was pitched and picked-up by the Post & Courier on April 20, 2013: