What Are the Benefits of Joining the St. Louis Apartment Association (SLAA)?

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Joining SLAA makes sense if you work in multifamily housing or supply products and services to it in the St. Louis metro area and want education, industry connections, and visibility in one membership. The association, chartered in 1976, describes itself as "the active voice of a unified group of multi-housing and supplier professionals," and its stated purpose is advancing the general welfare of the multi-family housing industry in Metropolitan St. Louis. The benefits below are the ones the site actually documents.

Education and professional credentials

SLAA runs educational seminars and networking events for members and the wider industry. For members who want formal credentials, the site points to NAA Credentials & Certifications and to NAA's Events & Programs, so national designation coursework is reachable through the association rather than something you arrange on your own.

Events and signature programs

The events page lists upcoming SLAA events plus recurring signature events. Recent and scheduled items on the site include:

  • The 2026 SLAA Fall Expo + Seminar, promoted as three sessions
  • The 2026 SLAA Golf Classic
  • Sponsorship of the 2026 Interface St. Louis Multifamily Conference

A published SLAA Cancellation Policy applies to events, so check it before committing to a registration you might need to change.

Networking and member directories

The site maintains several directories: Owner/Management, Community, NextGen, and Supplier. For supplier partners, the pitch is direct — the Supplier Directory lets people search by company name, city, zip code, or area of expertise, under the banner "Members Doing Business with Members." If your company sells to apartment owners or managers, that directory is the concrete visibility benefit.

Committees, leadership, and advocacy

Membership opens participation in SLAA committees, and the site maintains a dedicated NextGen group for newer industry professionals, including NextGen videos. On the advocacy side, SLAA publishes HBS Missouri Weekly Legislative Updates, bill tracking through its legislative consultant Angie Schulte, HBS news alerts and the Monday Morning Memo, NAA public policy updates, and NAAPAC insider information, with a path to contribute directly to NAAPAC.

Member resources and tools

The resources section includes the SLAA mobile app (offered as a free download), advertising opportunities ("Get Your Business Noticed"), NAA's Click & Lease, a budget memo, and the association's W9. Members also get access to Member Compass, described as a way to plan your success and make the most of your membership.

Governance and expectations

Joining means accepting the association's bylaws and code of ethics, and member data is governed by an SLAA Membership Data Use Policy. The board of directors and SLAA team are listed publicly, and there is a Product & Service Council plus a Leadership Lyceum for those who want to go deeper.

How to decide

If you are… The clearest reasons to join
An on-site or regional property manager Seminars, NAA credentials, committees, legislative updates
A newer industry professional NextGen directory and videos, Leadership Lyceum
A supplier to multifamily properties Supplier Directory exposure, expo and golf events, "members doing business with members"
An owner or management company Owner/Management and Community directories, advocacy representation

Membership benefits and dues details live on the Join SLAA and Membership Benefits pages; the site shows a cart and checkout path, but it does not publish pricing in the material available here, so confirm current dues and terms directly with SLAA before assuming cost. If your goal is purely local networking without credential or advocacy interest, weigh whether the events alone justify the commitment.