The Apartment Industry is one of the largest Industries in the United States. Just about every major industry is represented by an Association. The Mid-Missouri Apartment Association is dedicated to the belief that by organizing and building a strong local association that supports a strong state and national association, the chain of communication and awareness can be strengthened. Only through organizations that help carry the banner of free enterprise; that inform and educate their members in the game of professional operations; that link together owners, managers, builders, and service companies that are dependent on the future of a stabilized apartment industry, can we hope to retain a favorable climate for profitable business operation.

The purpose of this organization shall be:

1. To advance the general welfare of the rental housing industry.

2. To function cooperatively with the Missouri Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association and its affiliated associations.

3. To participate for the purpose of mutual benefit in an information exchange with all state and local affiliated associations of the Missouri Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association.

4. To encourage a high appreciation of the objectives and responsibilities of apartment owners and operators in providing adequate privately owned housing. ....

5. To promote the enactment and enforcement of local, state and federal laws beneficial to the apartment industry and free enterprise.

6. To disseminate useful information to all members and inspire them to further educate themselves in the practical features of their apartment operations.

7. To advocate a Code of Ethics to maintain high professional standards and sound business methods among its members for the best interests of the industry and public.