Join CREW Charlotte for our January 2026 Lunch Ladder at Sun's Kitchen! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advanced registration is required. Price Each person will pay for their meal directly.
Join CREW Charlotte for a US Economic Outlook with Anna Kovner, Executive Vice President and the Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Anna will give us US economic outlook for inflation and employment as well as the North Carolina economy. Anna Kovner is Executive Vice President and the Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She advises the Bank's president on matters related to monetary policy and leads the Research department, which includes economic research, regional analysis, community outreach and development, publications, and economic education. Her research spans corporate finance, banking and macrofinance, with articles published in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and the Review of Financial Studies, among others. Before joining the Richmond Fed, she held multiple economic research leadership roles within the New York Fed’s Research and Statistics group, most recently leading work assessing systemic risk and financial stability as director of Financial Stability Policy Research. She received an AB in Economics from Princeton, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and her PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University. The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $60 Members/$90 Guests Thank You to Our Sponsor
Join CREW Charlotte for the 2026 Speed Mentoring event with women who have paved the way in Charlotte’s commercial real estate. Be prepared to meet with C-Suite executives and real estate leaders as these accomplished mentors bring their unique skills and experience to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Each interaction gives you seven minutes to connect, ask bold questions, and gain fresh insights before moving to the next mentor. It’s all about gaining multiple perspectives in a short, impactful timeframe. What to Expect: A welcoming, Galentine-themed environment perfect for genuine conversations. Opportunities to speak with several mentors and expand your network. Thoughtful prompts and guidance to help you make the most of your time. Come prepared with questions like: Have you ever been at a crossroads in your career? How did you navigate it? What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d had earlier in your leadership journey? How do you balance your professional success with personal priorities? What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a leader, and how did you overcome it? Encouraging Vulnerability: This is your chance to ask the questions you don’t often feel you can ask. Be open, be curious, and don’t hold back—it’s what makes these conversations truly valuable. Mentors: First Name Last Name Organization Adrienne Bain JPI Tonya Brandon TIAA Sherri Commander Lincoln Property Company Sara Downing Clancy & Theys Construction Company Lauren Edwards Brasfield & Gorrie Ann Erickson Northwood Ravin Portia Grant Childress Klein Randy Hopkins Hopkins Consulting and Review, LLC Bryan Johnson CBRE Jeanne Jordan ServisFirst Bank Kimberly Kendall Colliers Deborah Lukan LS3P Associates, Ltd. Diana Palecek Fox Rothschild LLP Elizabeth Romano Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. Jessica Rossi Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Jennifer Tammen Ernst & Young, LLP Carrie Tanis American Engineering Polly Taylor Flagship Healthcare...