Charlotte CRE trends in 2026 and what to watch in 2027 The commercial real estate market has had its share of challenges in 2026, but Charlotte remains a strong market for growth, new jobs and investment. Hear from The Charlotte Ledger's Ashley Fahey, who has covered commercial real estate for over a decade, on the major trends and drivers in the current CRE market, and a peek at what may be on the horizon for 2027. Ashley Fahey, managing editor of The Charlotte Ledger, is an award-winning journalist who has been based in Charlotte for a decade. Ashley was most recently managing editor of national content at American City Business Journals, where she also authored a national real estate newsletter. Before that, she served as real estate editor and reporter at the Charlotte Business Journal.  Impact Award Honorees Join us in congratulating and honoring our 2026 CREW Impact Award winners at our December luncheon! These winners embody the mission of CREW of accelerating the advancement of women while empowering our community to remove barriers throughout the industry. Through excellent chapter engagement, intentional business connecting, and significant influence & thought leadership, these award winners are amazing in every single way. Emerging Leaders - Elena Ji, First & Early Partners Carrie Sharp Power Connector - Jenn Reasinger, Langan Engineering Leadership in Action - Adrienne Bain, JPI Entrepreneurial Spirit - Ryan Jordan, Carolina Cleaning Solution Community Impact  - Dress for Success Creative Design - Progressive Companies Catalyst - Liz Ward, Give Impact   The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $60 Members/$90 Guests $800 - Table Host (table of 8) $2,500 Supporting Sponsor     Thank You to Our Sponsor