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Join CREW Charlotte and UNC Charlotte's MSRE program for an engaging Lunch & Learn designed to introduce CREW members to the fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investing and underwriting. This session will cover key terminology, underwriting basics, and essential investment metrics. Attendees will gain an introduction on how to quickly analyze a deal, evaluate returns, and apply these concepts to investing. The session will include a hands-on Excel exercise, where participants will calculate NOI, apply a cap rate, determine before-tax cash flow, and calculate IRR in a simple and interactive format. Whether you're new to CRE or looking to sharpen your financial analysis skills, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your investment knowledge. Lunch will be provided.     Thank You to Our Sponsor

Join CREW Charlotte for our June 2025 Lunch Ladder! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advance registration is required. Space is limited so please only register if you are sure you can attend.   Price:  Terracon is generously providing lunch for you. Location: Terracon's Office     Thank You to Our Sponsor

CREW Charlotte members, please join us for our 2025 President's Reception!  We will meet at Sixty Vines for appetizers, drinks, and networking. $55 per member.   Thank you to our President's Reception Sponsor

Join CREW Charlotte for our CREW Court Challenge (Pickleball) fundraising event. If you don’t want to play and just want to be a part of the day, have snacks, drinks, and network, register as an “observer.” All proceeds from the event will go to fund scholarships for students in fields of CRE. Member: $65 Non-member:  $95 Pickleball Clinic: $15 (additional) Observer - Member: $25 Observer - Non-Member: $50   Thank You to Our Court Sponsors  

Join us for a look ahead from the viewpoint of Laura Ullrich, PhD, in her new role as Director, Economic Research at Indeed. The presentation will provide an overview of the current economic landscape with a particular focus on the labor market. It will include key trends such as job and wage growth, unemployment rates, and the recent trajectory of labor force increases. It will also cover broader economic conditions, including inflation trends, consumer behavior, and the regional economic outlook. The goal is to provide a clear picture of where the economy stands today, highlight emerging challenges like labor shortages and productivity shifts, and offer insight into what these developments might mean going forward.   Bio Laura Ullrich is the director of economic research at Indeed, leading the North American team of economists at The Hiring Lab. Prior to Indeed, Laura was a regional economist and senior manager at the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In the latter role, she oversaw the team that produces the Richmond Fed Survey of Community College Outcomes. Previously, Ullrich was associate dean for undergraduate programs and a professor of economics at Winthrop University. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Georgia and a master's and doctorate in economics from the University of Tennessee. Prior to graduate school, Ullrich worked as a business consultant for Ernst & Young, specializing in executive compensation determination. In 2014, she served as a Fulbright Scholar teaching economics in Kosovo and has spent considerable time working on local economic development issues in Bolivia. Ullrich's research interests include higher education, community college policy, labor force participation, and the economic impact of local development.    The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests We will be doing a school supplies drive...

​This joint social will be hosted at Monday Night Brewing on 8/14 in collaboration with ULI YLG, CRCBR, CREW, and NAIOP DLs . Join fellow young professionals for a fun summer Happy Hour at Monday Night Brewin. Make meaningful connections with other young professionals and expand your network at this easy-going event. Drinks and bites for purchase. No registration necessary - Drop-in event. For more information, please click here.