Crew Charlotte

Decorate Your Derby Hat Happy Hour
2026-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | McAdams, 2100 S Tryon St Suite 400,, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Raise money for CREW Network Foundation and decorate a hat for the Kentucky Derby! Hats and all supplies included. Interested in sponsoring a horse for our game festivities? For only $200, you will have your logo place on a horse that will be part of CREW’s horse race played during the event. Contact Patty Drummond for more information.
Tuesday, April 28
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
McAdams’ Office
Members – $35
Guests – $60

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CREW Charlotte New Member Breakfast - Spring 2026
2026-04-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Choate Construction, 2907 Providence Road, Charlotte, 28211, United States
Did you join CREW Charlotte in the last six months? Or have you been a member for a while and need a refresher on CREW Charlotte and all it has to offer? Please join your fellow CREW members for a New Member Breakfast. Meet members of CREW Charlotte’s Leadership Team and representatives from our many CREW committees to see how you can get involved!
We will begin with a light breakfast and introductions during a welcome and brief overview of our CREW organization. This will be followed by informal networking and assistance with getting each of you established on the CREWBiz website. If possible, please bring your laptops/tablets or install the CREWbiz app to your phone prior to attending along with your CREWbiz user name and password.
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Complimentary parking is available.
We are excited to have you as a new member!

May Before Hours with Womble Bond Dickinson (Members Only)
2026-05-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Womble Bond Dickinson, 301 S. College Street Suite 3500, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Join us for a May Before Hours hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson

Price: Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Parking
Location: Womble Bond Dickinson

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Thank You to Our Sponsor

CREW Court Challenge 2026 (Pickleball)
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:30 | Pickleball Charlotte – Sharon Lakes, 8401 Sharon Lakes Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210
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
Observer – Member: $25
Observer – Non-Member: $50

Registration is now closed. Please email Patty Drummond if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Thank You to Our Court Sponsor

CREW Charlotte May Lunch Ladder with Parker Poe: "Contracts and Comedy: Tales from the Construction Law Trenches"
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Legion Brewing – Southpark, 5610 Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Parker Poe’s Adrianne Chillemi and Parker Moore will share real-life tales involving construction project risk, contract landmines, and dispute disasters—proving that the words “scope,” “email,” and “standard of care” are funnier after the lawsuit is over. This lunch and learn will deliver practical lessons with just enough humor to remind you that what seems like a small contract review today can save years of headache.

Price: Lunch will be provided by Parker Poe..
Location: Legion Brewing Charlotte

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Emerging Leaders Happy Hour - June 2026
2026-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Frenchy’s Sip and Shop, 200 W Tremont Ave #103, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Join CREW Charlotte for our 2026 Emerging Leaders Happy Hour. This event is intended for CRE professionals who are 35 years old and under. Appetizers will be provided, beverages on your own.
Members: Complimentary
Guests: $25

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Volunteer with Safe Alliance (Gardening)
2026-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Please join CREW Charlotte for a volunteer day with SAFE Alliance. SAFE Alliance provides hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Mecklenburg County. We need 10 volunteers to help lay mulch and pine needles at their shelter. If you can help, please email Jamie Smith with your full name and date of birth.

June 2026 Luncheon: Charlotte by Design | A Conversation with Monica Holmes on Growth, Development & the Future of the City
2026-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 | The Revelry, 701 Keswick Ave #110, Charlotte, NC, 28206
As Director of Planning, Design, and Development for the City of Charlotte, Ms. Holmes is committed to building a more equitable Charlotte. She demonstrates a deep understanding of planning and development with a steadfast commitment to the residents of Charlotte. Her ability to build cross-functional teams in the city’s organization serves as a valuable catalyst for the community’s rapid, ongoing growth.
Prior to her current role as Director, Monica served as the Deputy Director, the Executive Manager of the Corridors of Opportunity Program, and spent her early years at the city leading the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Ordinance rewrite and focusing on building an urban design and placemaking program. Monica’s most proud accomplishments include the unanimous adoption of the Community Area Plans, the successful implementation and deployment of over 50 million dollars for Corridors of Opportunity public and private investment, and the staying power of the team at the Urban Design Center. Before joining the city of Charlotte, Monica consulted over 40 communities, both big and small, on planning and urban design issues in the private sector.
Holmes earned a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Clemson University and holds bachelor’s degrees in environmental design, architecture and history from North Carolina State University.
In her free time, Monica loves taking trips with her family, exercising frequently, and enjoying her walkable, urban neighborhood.
The Revelry
11:00 a.m. – Networking
11:30 a.m. – Luncheon Meeting
$60 Members/$90 Guests
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day - June 2026
2026-06-11 10:30 - 13:30 | NC
CREW Charlotte has an exciting upcoming volunteer opportunity at the Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore! Please see details and registration instructions below.
WHEN: June 11 from 1030 am -130 pm
WHERE: 11812 Carolina Pl Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134
WHO: You may invite non-CREW members to join you, but no one under 16 is eligible to volunteer
WHAT: Volunteer groups typically help unload donated household items, organize, and clean the donations, maintain the cleanliness and organization of the store, and assist customers with carry-outs after purchase.
HOW MANY: 10 volunteers (as people register the site will inform you of how many spots are still available.

Please use the following registration instructions to sign up as well as sign our volunteer waiver:

DATE/TIME
6/11/2026 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

LOCATION
11812 Carolina Pl Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134

GOOGLE MAPS LINK
Google Maps

TASK
Volunteer groups typically help unload donated household items, organize and clean donations, place items on the sales floor, maintain the cleanliness & organization of the store, and assist customers with carry-outs after purchase.

# of Spots Reserved
10

AGE REQUIREMENT
Volunteers must be 16 or older to participate.
In addition to the Release of Liability Volunteer Waiver, all 16 & 17 year olds must print out and have a completed by a parent/legal guardian. The forms can be brought the day of the shift.
Minor Waiver Link: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/wp-content/files/sites/7/2018/06/UpdatedWaiverMinor_2018.pdf

REQUIRED WAIVER INFO
All participating volunteers are required to complete the Release of Liability Volunteer Waiver . Please have all volunteers fill out the waiver before their arrival to the store.
Waiver Link: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/volunteer/volunteer-waiver/

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please wear enclosed shoes.
Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Shorts must be finger tip length or longer. Shirts must have sleeves.
The ReStore Staff will provide all supplies.
You will have access to water and to restrooms.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Go to the Habitat Charlotte Region Group Shift Search link: https://habitatcharlotteregion.my.site.com/VolunteerGroupSearch
STEP 2: Enter your group ID number (8505)
STEP 3: Check the box next to the group name; Click “SELECT”
STEP 4: On the Volunteer Group Shift Search page, click “SEARCH” and your team’s scheduled shift(s) will appear. Choose the desired shift(s) and click “SELECT”
STEP 5:
NEW USER/VOLUNTEER: Click “New User” to be prompted to create a new account.
EXISTING USER/RETURNING VOLUNTEER: Your volunteer account email is your username.  If you’ve forgotten your password, you can request a new one by clicking “Forgot Your Password?”
Please note:  Our database has upgraded its security.  You must use Windows 7 or newer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

CREW Charlotte June Lunch Ladder: "When to Walk Away" with Urban Design Partners
2026-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Urban Design Partners, 1213 W Morehead St Suite 450,, Charlotte, NC, 28208
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 2026 President's Reception
2026-07-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Dressler’s Metropolitan, Metropolitan Ave #125, Charlotte, NC, 28204
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.
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Thank you to our President’s Reception Sponsor

July 2026 Lunch Ladder (Members Only)
2026-07-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Open Kitchen Italian Restaurant, 1318 West Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 28208
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.

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YWCA Block Party - Volunteers Needed
2026-08-07 09:00 - 13:30 | NC
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.

CREW Charlotte August 2026 Luncheon: Distinguished Leaders Panel with Tonya Brandon, Dionne Nelson and Marsha Womack
2026-08-11 11:00 - 13:00 | The Revelry, 701 Keswick Ave #110, Charlotte, NC, 28206
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 of more than 6,000 units across the Southeast. Dionne
establishes and manages the overall strategic direction, operations, and growth of the
company and has over 30 years of experience in real estate development, finance, and
operations. Dionne also serves as President of LSA Management, a property
management company serving Laurel Street’s development properties. LSA currently
operates more than 4,000 stabilized units.
Dionne serves on the Board of Directors for Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) and the
Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) and as a Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond – Charlotte Branch. She is also a member of the Charlotte Executive
Leadership Council (CELC), the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), and the Atrium
Health Foundation Board of Directors. Dionne is a Trustee for the Urban Land Institute
(ULI) and a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). Dionne was also
named 2023 Charlotte Woman of the Year for exceptional service and exemplary
leadership.
Dionne earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University and
graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman
College.

Marsha Womack is a seasoned, professional sales leader in the financial services industry. With nearly 25 years of experience, Ms. Womack has been a driving force in creating vibrant, effective and profitable sales teams. Specializing in management, business development, lending and coaching, Marsha has guided many to financial success in both their personal and professional lives. Marsha joined HOPE Credit Union in 2025 as Senior Vice President of the newly formed Sales Department of the Retail Division, the first of its kind for the organization. In this role, Marsha is charged with driving growth in memberships, deposits, partnerships and lending.
In her previous role as First Vice President, Director of Retail Banking for Citizens Trust Bank, Marsha managed the development, implementation and all phases of production for the financial center network across the entire corporate footprint.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Womack received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Always active in the community, Marsha spends her spare time working and volunteering with many civic and non-profit groups throughout the greater Birmingham area. Currently, Marsha is completing her two-year term as a Director on the CREW Network Board and serving as the Co-Chair of the Education and Advisory Group. She is also a member of Forum Women, Kiwanis Club of Birmingham and the Alabama Bankers Guild.

$60 per member
$90 per guest
$800 per table
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Thank you to our Sponsors

CREW Charlotte August 2026 Lunch Ladder “Infrastructure Investments - Impacts on CRE in Charlotte” with HDR (note the date change)
2026-08-25 11:30 - 13:00 | HDR’s Office, 440 S. Church St., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Join us for member-only, small group networking on TUESDAY, August 25th!
HDR is generously covering both parking and lunch for the event. Attendees will need to bring their parking ticket up to the event for validation.
Parking validation for this garage only:
Catalyst Parking Garage
415 S Mint St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Note: Parking can only be validated for a 2-hour time window

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CREW Charlotte's Alphabet Soup Networking Event 2026
2026-09-15 16:30 - 19:30 | The Hamilton, 820 Hamilton Street, Suite A3, Charlotte, 28206, United States
Join CREW Charlotte for its Alphabet Soup Networking event. Come network with colleagues from all of the local CRE organizations!
This year we will have karaoke again so be ready to sing! Hear from some of the CREW Charlotte Board and other members and guests. Don’t worry, it is not required and is in a separate space so participation is not required.

Appetizers and two drink tickets included (good for non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, or use 2 tickets for a mixed drink)
$100 per ticket if purchased prior to August 15th, $125 after August 15th

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50/50 Raffle

We are selling raffle tickets for $20 in advance with your registration or cash at the door. One winner will receive 50% of the total and the other 50% will go towards scholarships.
100% of the net proceeds from the event will be donated to scholarships for students in fields of CRE.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Ladies First with Bank OZK
2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Fahrenheit, 222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202
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.

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day
2026-09-25 10:30 - 13:30 | NC
CREW Charlotte has an exciting upcoming volunteer opportunity at the Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore! Please see details and registration instructions below.
WHEN: September 25 from 1030 am -130 pm
WHERE: 3326 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
WHO: You may invite non-CREW members to join you, but no one under 16 is eligible to volunteer
WHAT: Volunteer groups typically help unload donated household items, organize, and clean the donations, maintain the cleanliness and organization of the store, and assist customers with carry-outs after purchase.
HOW MANY: 10 volunteers (as people register the site will inform you of how many spots are still available.

Please use the following registration instructions to sign up as well as sign our volunteer waiver:

DATE/TIME
09/25/2026 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

LOCATION
3326 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208

TASK
Volunteer groups typically help unload donated household items, organize and clean donations, place items on the sales floor, maintain the cleanliness & organization of the store, and assist customers with carry-outs after purchase.

# of Spots Reserved
10

AGE REQUIREMENT
Volunteers must be 16 or older to participate.
In addition to the Release of Liability Volunteer Waiver, all 16 & 17 year olds must print out and have a completed by a parent/legal guardian. The forms can be brought the day of the shift.
Minor Waiver Link: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/wp-content/files/sites/7/2018/06/UpdatedWaiverMinor_2018.pdf

REQUIRED WAIVER INFO
All participating volunteers are required to complete the Release of Liability Volunteer Waiver . Please have all volunteers fill out the waiver before their arrival to the store.
Waiver Link: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/volunteer/volunteer-waiver/

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please wear enclosed shoes.
Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Shorts must be finger tip length or longer. Shirts must have sleeves.
The ReStore Staff will provide all supplies.
You will have access to water and to restrooms.

REGISTRATION:
https://habitatcltregion.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/CREW

September 2026 Book Club: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHARLOTTE: What One City’s History Tells Us About America’s Pressing Problem with Author - Dr. Tom Hanchett
2026-09-29 16:00 - 17:45 | Trella Uptown Apartments, 426 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Community historian Tom Hanchett shares insights from his new study Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City’s History Tells Us About America’s Pressing Problem. What does “affordable” mean? Who qualifies? How has funding changed over time? Are there local success stories? Why is there a shortage?
Dr. Tom Hanchett is a community historian who works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte. Educated at Cornell, University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill, he is author of a history book about Charlotte, Sorting Out the New South City, as well as his new book on affordable housing. Charlotte Magazine calls him “Charlotte’s Dr. History” and named him a Charlottean of the Year. Check out his lively website HistorySouth.org
Locally, regionally, and nationally, the lack of affordable housing is an urgent and ongoing issue. As elected officials rush to ramp up aid for the construction of affordable apartments, scholars and policymakers are asking how our present system of housing subsidies—both its strengths and its shortcomings—came into being. In this book, Tom Hanchett takes a case-study approach, tracking low-rent housing in the growing city of Charlotte, North Carolina, from the beginnings of public housing circa 1940 to the present.
Looking beyond policy battles in Washington, Hanchett tells an intimate history of how federal initiatives played out on the ground, making clear connections between the creation of federal housing programs and how agencies interacted with local and state forces to actually produce housing. Using Charlotte as a lens, Hanchett shows in detail how power brokers have clashed on all levels of government and yet have the ability to empower both citizens and elected officials to take action toward better housing for all, in North Carolina’s most populous city and beyond.

Books can be purchased locally at Park Road Books or online at Amazon: Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City’s History Tells Us about America’s Pressing Problem: Hanchett, Tom: 9781469686202: Amazon.com: Books

Members: Complimentary
Guests: $25

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Primax Pink Warriors - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2026
2026-10-17 08:30 - 11:30 | NC
Why You Should Join Primax Pink Warriors

We envision a future where our children no longer live with the threat of breast cancer and where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive this disease. By supporting the Primax Pink Warriors, you help ensure the American Cancer Society can continue fighting for that same vision. Together, we can help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for our loved ones today and for the next generation.
Investing in groundbreaking breast cancer research to better understand, prevent, find, and treat the disease.
Providing free rides to treatment, free places to stay near hospitals, a live 24/7 cancer helpline, and so much more.
Helping people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it may be easier to treat.
Fighting breast cancer is hard. It’s scary. Sometimes it takes away people we love. Breast cancer threatens your femininity and scares your family. This is why the Primax Pink Warriors are so passionate about raising money to fund breast cancer research and programs. We want to help the American Cancer Society find a cure, so our future generations won’t hear the words “you have breast cancer.”
Until then we walk, we fundraise, we educate, we love on our survivors, and we continue to grow our local team, right here in Charlotte.

Follow this link to register: Making Strides of Greater Charlotte: Primax Pink Warriors |
