Happily situated on a main road with high visibility in the center of town. The 10-acre site. Arkansas Self-Storage LLC is comprised of 18 buildings totaling 155,000 square feet. The site offers 800 units, plus a small area for outdoor storage. Each storage building is constructed of metal with a standing-seam roof. The two-story combination office and living facility is all brick. The aesthetics of the site sets Arkansas Self-Storage apart from its competitor, Sweetser says. Mindful of the marketing power of excellent curb appeal, he incorporated extensive landscaping, wrought-iron fencing and a lift gate supported by pillars of native rock. "We wanted this facility to appeal to the mother in the minivan, to feel safe to women any time of the day or night," he says. Arkansas Self-Storage opened at the end of August. Customers may access the facility seven days a week using DCAL's Unikey access control system. A separate unikey entry system is used for access to the climate-controlled units. Sweetser's construction company is involved in diverse areas including roads and highways, residential, industrial plants "and pretty much anything else you can build." So, why did he choose to add self-storage to his already thriving business? "I wanted to diversify," he says. He began investigating the industry from every imaginable angle, attending conventions, searching the internet, speaking with facility owners and reading industry publications such as Insid

Website: arkansasselfstorage.com

Phone: (479) 659-0333

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of N Bloomington St and Robinson Ave