Board Training Opportunity – Jan 18, 2023
Sharper Management will present the first in a series of board training opportunities on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza, 2nd Floor Training Room at 7900 Xerces Avenue in Bloomington, MN 55431. The 90-minute session will be led by director of business development and education, Josh Reams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM. […]
Sharper Poised for Another Great CAI Vision Awards Showing
On Thursday, December 1, the Community Association Institute-MN Chapter (CAI) will host their annual Holiday Gala and Vision Awards ceremony. CAI, the international trade organization for community associations and regarded as the national experts in education programs, publications, association governance and advocacy, and the accreditation body holds this annual event to recognize and celebrate managers, […]
Sharper Gives Back
Sharper Management is happy to have recently provided a gift to Ruff Start Rescue with the proceeds from the 6th Annual Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament, which was held earlier this summer. Each year Sharper chooses a cause or organization that will be the benefactor of this annual event. Ruff Start is a wonderful organization that […]
Successful Sharper Management Board Training
The last Sharper Management Board Training session for 2022 was a tremendous success. Hosted October 26th, Sharper welcomed 40 Board members from 28 different associations, including two new clients and two prospective clients, for a 90-minute session on the timely and complex topics of Insurance and Financials. The session capped off a fantastic 2022 quarterly […]
Conflict Resolution & When to Involve the Board
When living in a condo or townhome where you’re sharing walls with neighbors, conflicts can arise. This isn’t uncommon, and not every problem needs to be taken up with the HOA board or community manager. Here are some ways you can handle conflict resolution: Talk to your neighbor If you don’t bring the issue up […]
October is Fire Safety Month
Each October, fire departments around the U.S. take time to educate families and communities about fire safety. This year, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) campaign is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” In addition to having an escape plan in case of a fire, there are several things to be aware of when it […]
Fall Cleaning: A Helpful Guide
While your home may be kept relatively clean, it’s a good idea to do a thorough, deep clean at the start of each season. You’ll be spending more time inside now that the temperatures are dropping, so you want to have a clean home for you and your family. A deep clean can be a […]
Board Training – Section II – October 26
The second section in Sharper’s Board Training program is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th, 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza located at 7900 Xerxes Avenue in Bloomington. This free 90-minute session will focus on financials and insurance. Led by Sharper’s director of business development and education, Josh Reams, – and president of Insurance Warehouse, […]
Welcoming Heatherton of Edina to the Sharper Family
Eden Prairie, Minn – (September 12, 2022) – Effective September 1st, Sharper Management is pleased to welcome Heatherton of Edina to the growing stable of clients managed in the Edina area. Originally constructed in the late 70s and located in the heart of Edina just of France Avenue, the Heatherton is a beautiful community made […]
Dues Increases – No Resident Wants It, But Every Association Needs It
Most Associations have a traditional calendar fiscal year (January-December), which means soon we will be entering budget season for 2023. Back to basics, your operating budget is what sets the “dues” amount that people will pay each month/quarter/year. Each Association is different in what they are responsible for funding, but operating budgets should account for […]