HOA

Prepare Your Community For Winter Weather Emergencies

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023

These tips are designed to help your community prepare for the upcoming winter season with minimal disruptions.

Key Points: 
  • These tips are designed to help your community prepare for the upcoming winter season with minimal disruptions.
  • Winter weather risk is highly specific to each community.
  • Factors to consider include:
    Identify specific risks winter weather poses for the community, such as:
    This committee will facilitate outreach and create a plan that can be quickly and easily implemented when problems arise.
  • Put winter weather plan in writing and share with board of directors and residents.

Heritage Bank of Commerce Promotes Kimberly Bohn to Homeowners Association Specialty Banking Division President

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” or “HBC”), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced the promotion of Kimberly Bohn to Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Specialty Banking Division President.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” or “HBC”), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced the promotion of Kimberly Bohn to Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Specialty Banking Division President.
  • In her new role, Ms. Bohn will lead and continue to build all aspects of the Bank’s HOA business while pursuing expansion opportunities.
  • The Bank also announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Teresa Powell, effective January 1, 2024.
  • “With her extensive experience at both community banks and large financial institutions, Kimberly is the ideal leader to drive HOA Specialty Banking efforts forward.

Aegion Announces Acquisition of AP Civil Solutions, LLC

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion Corporation , the leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of AP Civil Solutions, LLC, a full-service water and wastewater maintenance company located in central Florida.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion Corporation , the leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of AP Civil Solutions, LLC, a full-service water and wastewater maintenance company located in central Florida.
  • AP Civil Solutions will now operate as part of Insituform , an Aegion portfolio company.
  • “We are excited to welcome AP Civil Solutions to the Aegion family and are proud to celebrate our ninth acquisition since 2022,” said Rob Tullman, President and CEO, Aegion.
  • “Joining Aegion is a significant step forward for AP Civil Solutions,” said Anthony Bosco, Founder, AP Civil Solutions.

DataTrace Expands Title Plant Footprint and Automated HOA Certificate Coverage Across Texas

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DataTrace’s expanded title plant footprint increases its depth and breadth in Texas with unrestricted, geographically indexed title plants in Travis, Caldwell, Burnet, Llano, Williamson, and Hays counties, each leveraging the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence and automation technology.

Key Points: 
  • DataTrace’s expanded title plant footprint increases its depth and breadth in Texas with unrestricted, geographically indexed title plants in Travis, Caldwell, Burnet, Llano, Williamson, and Hays counties, each leveraging the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence and automation technology.
  • “Our latest expansion of title plant access and automated HOA certificate capabilities demonstrates DataTrace’s ongoing commitment to broaden and deepen our title data in Texas and across the country, and underscores our decades of service to the title and real estate industries in the state,” said Robert Karraa, president of DataTrace.
  • Access to the automated HOA certificate service can be included with the company’s industry-leading automated tax certificates solution.
  • The full list of DataTrace’s title plant coverage in Texas can be found at https://www.datatracetitle.com/title-plants/texas .

Hooters® Marks 40th Anniversary Month with New Corporate Store Opening in East El Paso

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hooters®, the original American wing joint, celebrates its 40th anniversary month with the opening of its newest corporate location in East El Paso. Conveniently located at 1799 Joe Battle Boulevard, this newly renovated 7,000 sq. ft.-plus conversion store marks the 52nd Hooters restaurant in the Lone Star state and second in El Paso.

Key Points: 
  • Iconic Full-Service Restaurant Brand Prioritizes U.S. Development Amid Milestone Year
    ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hooters ®, the original American wing joint, celebrates its 40th anniversary month with the opening of its newest corporate location in East El Paso.
  • ft.-plus conversion store marks the 52nd Hooters restaurant in the Lone Star state and second in El Paso.
  • Company leadership is honing in on U.S. development via company-owned locations and franchisee growth with prime territories available across the country .
  • Hooters next corporate owned location, underway in Corpus Chrisi, TX, will be opening in early 2024.

Associa Arizona To Host Free Risk Mitigation Webinar For Managed Community Board Members

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Arizona believes that an educated homeowners’ association (HOA) board is a successful board.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Arizona believes that an educated homeowners’ association (HOA) board is a successful board.
  • That’s why they’re hosting a free virtual webinar to help experienced and new community board members better understand guidelines and processes that increase efficiency and transparency.
  • Topics covered will include an overview of risk mitigation, practical risk mitigation strategies, budgeting and related recommendations for communities of all sizes.
  • Attendees will hear about the various types of risk, how to minimize them, and tips on formulating a risk mitigation plan.

Election Tips For Homeowners Associations And Managed Community Leaders

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

E.g., Florida has term limits for board members, while California requires a third-party election inspector.

Key Points: 
  • E.g., Florida has term limits for board members, while California requires a third-party election inspector.
  • Make community members aware of key dates, next steps, and leadership opportunities.
  • These committees play an integral part in guaranteeing qualified and willing candidates are available for election to vacant positions.
  • Read their article, “ A Complete Guide to HOA Elections ,” for detailed information about the HOA election process, why it matters, and more.

Fire Safety Tips For Homeowners Associations And Managed Community Leaders

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

These fire prevention tips can help promote safety in condo buildings and neighborhoods.

Key Points: 
  • These fire prevention tips can help promote safety in condo buildings and neighborhoods.
  • Share these tips in your community newsletter and website, send email reminders, or offer fire safety classes to educate residents.
  • This provides a resource for:
    The HOA board should conduct annual fire drills to help residents stay prepared and understand the fire safety protocol.
  • Other fire-safe tips to consider for community landscaping include:
    Plant trees and shrubs away from buildings.

California Association of Community Managers (CACM) Develops New Certification for Industry Service Providers

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 16, 2023

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The California Association of Community Managers is rolling out a new Certification Program tailored to the industry's service providers. The new designation, California Certified Industry Partner (CCIP), will be awarded to individuals who complete the coursework and other requirements.

Key Points: 
  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The California Association of Community Managers is rolling out a new Certification Program tailored to the industry's service providers.
  • The new designation, California Certified Industry Partner (CCIP), will be awarded to individuals who complete the coursework and other requirements.
  • Achieving the CCIP exemplifies an individual's commitment to the California community management industry.
  • Several other Industry Partner council members are in the process of completing the requirements and will receive their certification soon.

FirstService Residential Welcomes Michael Underwood as Executive Vice President in Northern California

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential, North America's leading community management company, welcomes Michael Underwood as Executive Vice President of our Northern California region. Michael's extensive career spans three decades of leadership including a background in landscape maintenance and construction where he primarily served the HOA industry. Michael brings proven expertise in delivering service excellence through fostering great relationships with boards and communities. His track record demonstrates his ability to successfully manage and grow a healthy portfolio of clients while actively investing in his team to ensure their success.

Key Points: 
  • FirstService Residential, North America's leading community management company, is pleased to welcome Michael Underwood to his new position as Executive Vice President of our Northern California region.
  • SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential, North America's leading community management company, welcomes Michael Underwood as Executive Vice President of our Northern California region.
  • In his role, Michael is responsible for the oversight, direction, and growth throughout all of Northern California including as Sacramento, the Bay Area, and San Francisco.
  • He is also responsible for the continued growth and development of the Northern California team of property management professionals.