

Sharper Dominates at Industry Gala & Award Ceremony
For the second consecutive year, Sharper had a huge night at the annual Community Association Institute (CAI) Holiday Gala and Vision Awards ceremony. CAI, the international trade organization for community associations and regarded as the national experts in...

Board Tips: Meeting Room Setup
As some associations resume in-person meetings, one thing to consider going in to your 2023 meeting schedule is the oftentimes overlooked detail of simply how the room is set up. Remember, a board meeting is a BOARD meeting. It is not a membership/homeowner meeting....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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