Upcoming Community Association Education Seminars

This year the Chesapeake Region Chapter of Community Associations Institute is holding two Breakfast Seminars on the Eastern Shore. We are excited to share these educational opportunities with our Community Association clients. Be sure to register today!   Friday, February 1, 2019 – “Wrestling with Short Term Rentals and the Challenges Community Associations Face” Attend…

Wrapping Up the Holiday Season

The holiday season is coming to an end.  To help keep safety a holiday tradition in your home, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is reminding you of these post-holiday tips: Holiday decorations are meant for temporary use. Leaving your decorations up for extended periods leaves wires unnecessarily exposed to the elements, which can decrease the product’s shelf…

Implement Safety Programs to Save Money

Saving money, boosting productivity and employing happy, healthy individuals is something every business strives for, and you can do all three by taking one simple step: construction and contracting businesses that establish safety and health management systems can reduce their injury and illness costs. In addition to directly impacting costs, safe environments also improve employee…

Maintaining a Pest-free Restaurant

Pests in your restaurant not only harm your customers, affect your staff and damage your restaurant’s reputation—they could also expose you to costly litigation and even lead to your facility’s closure. Work closely with a pest management professional to take preventive measures against common pests like rodents, flies and cockroaches. Focus on Hot Spots Working…

Understanding Installation Floaters

During the process of completing a project, a contractor faces a variety of risks. Materials, equipment, machinery and supplies must be purchased, stored, transported, staged, processed and installed before work can be accepted. For contractors, the property they rely on to complete their work can be compromised along the way. Most commercial property insurance policies…

Fireplace Safety

The U.S. Fire Administration states that 75 percent of confined home heating fires occur in the chimney and flue of your fireplace. Performing simple safety measures and maintenance on your fireplace will ensure your family and home stay safe. Here are some fireplace safety tips to consider: Keep it clear. Clear out any debris from…