Join CREW Charlotte for Before Hours networking at Not Just Coffee (Jay Street location). Enjoy small group networking with CREW Members.
Join Jay Blanton, Managing Partner at Insite Properties, LLC; Jen Bosser, President & CEO of Iredell County Economic Development Corporation; Irene Wong, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Kannapolis; and moderator Grant Miller, Executive Vice President with Colliers, for an engaging discussion on economic development and key projects in Cabarrus and Iredell Counties. This dynamic panel will highlight growth priorities in these thriving northeastern communities within the Charlotte MSA, covering housing, manufacturing, industrial, and commercial developments, as well as insights into community life. We look forward to seeing you at our final 2024 program to celebrate the season with your Charlotte CREW community! We will be collecting the following items for Safe Alliance: Disposable Razors and Feminine Products – Super & Super Plus Absorbency The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests Thank You to Our Sponsor
USGBC Carolinas presents a Building Transformation Forum exploring how sustainable finance knowledge can accelerate progress toward decarbonization goals. The forum will include engaging speakers, and panel discussions examining the current landscape of green financing mechanisms and incentives for sustainable building projects. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and tour our forum venue, the LEED v4 BD+C: Core and Shell, Gold Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte. During our luncheon, we will celebrate award-winning LEED projects and Community Impact leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn about the funding resources available, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable buildings and communities. 11:00 AM | Welcome and Networking 11:30 AM | Opening Speaker: The Green Banking Ecosystem Genevieve Piche 12:00 PM | Panel #1: Innovative Financing Mechanisms 12:30 PM | Break and table talks 1:00 PM | Awards luncheon 2:30 PM | USGBC updates including LEED v5 3:00 PM | Panel #2 on IRA updates, C-Pace and tax incentives 4:00 PM | Duke Building Tour For more information or to register, please click here.
Gain insight into whether 2025 be a year to thrive—or survive Join CREW Network and Spencer Levy, CBRE Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor, for Global Economic Outlook 2025 & The State of Commercial Real Estate. As a trusted expert with decades of experience, Levy will share his insights on the global economy’s current landscape and forecast the trends shaping the commercial real estate (CRE) market in 2025. This dynamic one-hour virtual session will provide critical data and strategic advice to help you navigate uncertainties, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions in an ever-evolving CRE environment. Whether you're a seasoned professional, investor, or newcomer to the industry, this webinar offers valuable takeaways that can impact your business and career in the months to come. Mark your calendars for January 9, 2025, and start the year off with knowledge that will set you up for success. Secure your spot today! Please note this event you must attend this in-person at Venture X in the Refinery in order to view the webinar. Thank you to Insite Properties for providing this webinar complimentary to CREW members.Featured Speaker Spencer Levy Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor, CBRE Spencer Levy is Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE, the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world. In this role, he focuses on client engagement and public-facing activities, including thought leadership work performed in conjunction with CBRE Research. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Roundtable’s Research Committee. Spencer is frequently quoted in major business publications and appears on business television, including CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS and Fox Business. Spencer is the host of CBRE’s podcast “The Weekly Take.” He is considered one of the most insightful commentators on issues of importance to commercial real estate. Spencer has 27...
"The Convergence of Legacy and Innovation" Keith Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte, joins us in discussing a compelling exploration of how we can harness our rich heritage to guide the development of the rapidly expanding city of Charlotte. He will delve into the delicate balance between honoring the past and embracing transformation, ensuring that growth supports both current needs and future aspirations. He will discuss how leveraging our formidable foundation can pave the way for continuous economic development and social equity, creating a sustainable and inclusive urban landscape that respects its roots while reaching for new horizons. Kieth Cockrell is President of Bank of America Charlotte and serves as the head of Sports Sponsorships for the company. As President of Bank of America Charlotte, he is responsible for connecting banking and investment resources offered through the eight lines of business to people and companies across the region as well as deploying Bank of America’s resources to address social and economic concerns to help the local community thrive. During his 40 year career in financial services, Kieth has held several key executive roles inclusive of COO for Global Technology & Operations, COO for Consumer & Small Business, National Community Markets executive and President of Customer Service and Support. Kieth is a passionate ally and advocate for DE&I. Previously, he served as vice chair of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Council. In this role, he was instrumental in establishing several employee networks; including the Black Professional Group, the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement, the Military Support and Assistance Group and the Black Executive Advisory Council. He has received two D&I awards, the Root Award and the Vanguard Award, for his role promoting equality, unity and multiculturalism. Kieth is an active member of the community. He...
Captain Sandy Yawn Superyacht Captain and Series Lead on "Below Deck Mediterranean" Leadership Lessons from Captain Sandy of Bravo’s Below Deck: Navigating Troubled Waters in Changing Times Captain Sandy captured our attention as the first female superyacht captain on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, and her fascinating stories hold leadership lessons for today’s live and virtual audiences. Through 30+ years of international maritime experience, Captain Sandy has broken glass ceilings, survived near-fatal accidents on land and pirates and fires at sea. Most business leaders will never have such life-or-death challenges in their daily work. But surviving stormy seas has taught Captain Sandy many invaluable lessons on such timeless leadership principles as inspiring your crew, that failure is ok, and empowering your team to accomplish their “win” together “in the same boat.” Enduring a voyage on a 154-foot vessel requires discerning when to be tough enough to stay the course or flexible enough to circumnavigate to calmer waters – decisions all leaders are faced with every day. Throughout her career, Captain Sandy has lived by the mantra, “Wake up, Show up, Kick Ass, Repeat!” Bio Captain Sandra Yawn (“Captain Sandy”) is a leader, hero and businesswoman whose exceptional leadership style has helped her to break through every obstacle in her path – from the glass ceilings and near-fatal accidents on land to pirates and fires at sea! As a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, Yawn’s integrity and courage have earned her an outstanding reputation as an elite class of captain. Her unflappable leadership in the face of danger earned her recognition from the International Superyacht Society, who honored her with the prestigious Distinguished Crew Award for the bravery she exhibited in the midst of a catastrophic fire and pirate threat that occurred in 2006...