Ormond Beach, FL — Southern States Management Group (SSMG), a leading community association management firm serving Florida’s East Coast, has been selected as the Chairman’s Choice award recipient by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce—an honor reserved for a business that exemplifies leadership, service, and meaningful impact within the local business community. The Chairman’s Choice designation is awarded at the discretion of the Chamber Chair and recognizes an organizatio

Southern States Management Group (SSMG) is honored to sponsor the Youth Leadership Ormond Beach program, a dynamic initiative developed by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. This program empowers young individuals by connecting them with local businesses and peers who share a passion for community engagement and leadership. Participants gain valuable insights into the workings of their community, fostering skills that will serve them well into the future. We’re especially

Community management has changed dramatically over our 35 years in business. We've gone from filing cabinets stuffed with paper records to cloud-based systems accessible from anywhere. From mailed newsletters to instant digital communication. From manual bookkeeping to automated financial systems. And honestly? We're just getting started. Technology is transforming how we manage Florida communities, and the changes we're seeing now will fundamentally reshape community associa

As board members, you've probably experienced this scenario—or at least worried about it. Your landscape committee has been run by the same three people for a decade. They make decisions without bringing them to the board first, resist new ideas, and have become so entrenched that suggesting changes feels politically risky. You can't govern effectively, butyou're worried about the fallout if you try to make changes. We've navigated this situation with many of the communities