The Art of Maximizing Productivity
“I have so much to do and there’s never enough time…” Let’s be honest, we’ve all said this to ourselves, but what if we flip the script and make the most of our time to do the things we want to spend our time doing? For most managers, business partners, and the like, we run […]
From Grass to Snow: What Every Property Manager Should Know
What Property Managers Should Know When Selecting a Landscape Contractor for a Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal Partnership Maintaining the exterior of a property is just as important as managing its interior. For property managers, hiring the right landscape contractor for grounds maintenance and snow removal is a critical responsibility that directly impacts tenant satisfaction, […]
What’s the Vibe? The Value of Culture at Work
Have you ever walked into a workplace and immediately felt the energy? Maybe it was warm and inviting—or maybe it felt stiff and tense, like everyone was just waiting for the day to be over. Culture is that invisible current that flows through an office or team space, whether in-person or virtual. It’s the feeling […]
Photo Gallery: Ladies on the Links Golf & Gather
CAI Keystone braved the extreme heat on Monday, June 23, 2025 for the 4th Annual Ladies on the Links Golf & Gather presented by M&T Bank and benefitting the critical work of CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC). Thank you to our sponsors, raffle basket donors, volunteers, and golfers for helping to make this […]
Bold Move, Big Win: A Look at Community Live! in Lancaster
Community LIVE! – the CAI Keystone Annual Conference & Expo – took place April 30 and May 1, 2025. This annual event went through a big change this year. For the first time ever, the event was moved outside of Southeast Pennsylvania. In October of 2019, the Board of Directors adopted a two year strategic […]
Summer Storms & Smarter Drainage: Engineering Solutions for Community Associations
SPONSORED CONTENT Summer can bring more than just sunshine—sudden downpours, flash floods, and heavy storms are common across our region. For community associations, proper preventive and corrective maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities is crucial during these months to protect your property, maintain safety, and avoid costly damage. The Importance of Stormwater Management Facilities MaintenanceInadequate drainage […]
Photo Gallery: Through the Decades – Community Live! 2025
CAI Keystone members made their way to the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1 for the chapter’s Through the Decades – Community Live! 2025 Conference & Expo presented by Delaware Valley Paving. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for helping to make this […]
50 Years Strong: Annual Conference Preview
By Josephine Wolf, Esq., Clemons Richter & Reiss, P.C. and Matt Tufano, Sheeley Insurance Agency This year marks a monumental milestone—the 50th Anniversary of the Keystone Chapter of Community Associations Institute. As we celebrate five decades of impact, innovation, and community, the PULSE Committee wants to prepare you as we are gearing up for what […]
Hostile Environments in Today’s Community Associations
SPONSORED CONTENT Connor Thomson, Law Clerk Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law A recent survey conducted by Fortune Magazine revealed that 31% of Gen-Zers believe that violence to persons or property can be an appropriate way to bring about change. The survey also revealed that 55% of 18- to 34-year-olds believe that violence, property damage, and misinformation are appropriate […]
Spring Into This Seasonal Preventative Maintenance Guide
Hello Spring! Yes, we made it through yet another wild winter in the tri- state area. As the flowers start to bloom, and we brace for some April showers now is a great time to do community wide exterior inspections throughout the buildings within your community. Preventative maintenance within your communities is dependent on many […]