Biotech Means Business: The Growth Shaping North Carolina’s Future will bring together leaders from across North Carolina’s life sciences and economic development community to explore what is driving the industry’s growth—and what it means for Charlotte’s commercial real estate market.   The conversation will examine Charlotte’s evolution as an emerging life sciences hub, including the factors influencing corporate location and expansion decisions, the impact of investments such as Eli Lilly’s Concord campus and The Pearl, and the role of talent, workforce development, site readiness, infrastructure, incentives, and real estate in attracting future investment. Panelists will also discuss where the Charlotte region is best positioned to compete and what needs to happen next to strengthen its life sciences ecosystem.   Undergarment Drive for Safe Alliance. Support Safe Alliance at our October CREW luncheon by bringing the following: Women's underwear in a variety of sizes Sports bras in a variety of sizes Cotton bralettes in a variety of sizes Examples in above links, but they do not need to be exact.   $60 per member $90 per guest     2027 Board Slate  Attention CREW Charlotte Members!  We will be voting on our 2027 Board Slate at the October 13, 2026 meeting. Please review the 2027 board slate and be prepared to vote. Thank you to our Sponsors      

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 | 

Join Dress for Success Charlotte for an unforgettable evening of style, community, and purpose. Enjoy drinks and heavy appetizers while you connect with like-minded supporters. Then, experience a one-of-a-kind runway showcase featuring women across the organization. Watch as each woman steps forward not just in a new outfit, but in her own confidence - hard-earned, real, and radiant. Every moment of this event reflects what they do at Dress for Success Charlotte: walk alongside women as they discover and own their power. The Casey Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.      

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.