Not every project is meant to move forward. Join Urban Design Partners for a candid discussion on the realities of land development and the indicators that can signal when a project may no longer be aligned, viable, or positioned for success. From entitlement challenges and site constraints to economics, community opposition, and shifting market conditions, we’ll explore how experienced teams evaluate risk, reassess direction, and recognize when it may be time to pivot—or walk away. This interactive lunch-and-learn will bring together professionals across development, design, construction, lending, and real estate to share perspectives on navigating difficult project decisions and protecting long-term value.   Price:  Urban Design Partners is generously providing lunch and parking for you. Location: Urban Design Partner's Office   Registration is closed. Please contact Patty Drummond to be added to the waitlist.   Thank You to Our Sponsor

CREW Charlotte members, please join us for our President's Reception to celebrate 2026 President, Sherri Commander!  We will meet at Dressler's Metropolitan for appetizers, drinks, and networking. $60 per member.   Thank you to our President's Reception Sponsor

Join CREW Charlotte for our July 2026 Lunch Ladder at Open Kitchen! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advanced registration is required.   Price Each person will pay for their meal directly.  

YWCA Central Carolinas summer programming planning is underway and they are excited to start preparations for the end of summer Block Party! This year’s Block Party will take place on Friday, August 7th at the Albemarle Road Recreation Center. We wanted to extend an invitation to you and the CREW team to host an activity table for the event as well as support in any event wrap up! Here are a few more details: Please contact Kate Foshee to register. You will then need to complete an application and background check.

Join CREW Charlotte for our first Distinguished Leaders Panel featuring two CREW Network Distinguished Leaders, Tonya Brandon and Dionne Nelson. Moderated by CREW Network President Elect, Marsha Womack. Tonya Brandon is a results-driven executive and as COO, Global Real Estate within TIAA’s Global Corporate Services team, she drives operational excellence across integrated functions and creates impactful outcomes for associates within the workplace. Her impressive 27+ year career spans roles at industry giants Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE, where she excelled in Global Account Management, Project Delivery, and Integrated Facility Management. At CBRE, she was Chairperson of the Black Excellence Business Resource Group for a decade. A North Carolina State University Civil Engineering graduate, Tonya holds RPA certification, LEED accreditation, CCIM designation, and MIT|Pro COO Program certification. Tonya is an active member of CREW, CHIEF, The Conference Board CRE Council, CoreNet Global, and has served on Board of Directors for several organizations within the local Charlotte community. Her recognitions include numerous awards, including: the 2011 Charlotte Business Journal “40 Under 40”; the 2013 Charlotte Business Journal “Women in Business”; CBRE’s 2015 Global Corporate Services Leadership; the 2016 UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead; the 2017 Real Estate Forum “Women of Influence”; the 2014 and 2018 Mecklenburg Times “50 Most Influential Women”; the 2020 CoreNet “Service Provider of the Year” for the Carolinas Chapter; the 2021 CREW Charlotte “Diversity & Inclusion Impact”; the 2022 Career Mastered “Top 50 Diversity Equity and Inclusion”; the 2023 Charlotte Business Journal “Power 100 in DEI” and CREW Network Charlotte Chapter “Woman of Impact”; and 2025 CREW Network Distinguished Leader!   Dionne Nelson is the President and CEO of Laurel Street, a leading mixed-income housing development company experienced in providing high-quality residences for working families and seniors. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Laurel Street has a development portfolio...

Join us for a discussion focused on financial empowerment for women at every life stage. It will be a practical, candid conversation about the transitions women face, and the tactics that can build financial strength and independence. Admission is free, but space is limited to the first 50 CREW Charlotte members who register. Our hope is that this conversation will leave each woman with fresh perspective, practical insight, and greater confidence for whatever comes next. When women are equipped with knowledge, community, and strategy, they are better positioned not only to navigate change, but to lead through it.     Thank you to our Sponsor