In continued support of our YWCA partnership, CREW Charlotte will be holding an open discussion event, Until Justice Just Is (UJJI), formally known as Stand Against Racism. As part of the YWCA’s racial justice efforts, they want to continue education efforts in our community.  As we activate our community we invite you to join us again for our Stand + Commit! As a reminder, UJJI  is an annual series of events held at YWCAs across the country that raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and build community among those who work for racial justice. This year, the YWCA will focus on mental health and racial trauma. We are inviting CREW members and friends to come together and discuss the different types of racism and how each is displayed in various environments. The open discussion that CREW Charlotte will hold alongside the YWCA will provide a facilitator’s guide for you and your colleagues to have a discussion about the different types of racism and how they manifest in our world. The guide will also invite your group to put together a list of questions to ask each other as a way of supporting one another when racism does manifest. This tool can be used to discuss acts of racism displayed on the national stage as well as in various spaces.  

Join CREW Charlotte for our May Lunch Ladder! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advance registration is required.  

During this fast-paced networking session on June 7, you will have an opportunity to meet CREW members, share your business needs, and talk about current projects. Bring plenty of business cards as you’ll be interacting with 15-20 people during this speed networking event! Members and guests welcome.

We are excited to feature Charlotte’s Tracy Finch Dodson, Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director for our June Luncheon program. Tracy will share challenges she has faced as a female in traditionally male-dominated fields and then dive into “The State of Charlotte.”    Tracy has been in Charlotte for 30 years. She holds master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Harvard University. Her background in urban planning, architecture, and business operations gives her a unique view of Charlotte.  Fortunately, for Charlotte, Tracy left the private sector to use her talents to tackle negotiations with professional sports franchises, building corridors of opportunity, attracting corporate relocations such as Honeywell, and charting the course of growth for the next 40 years. It is sure to be an informative and exciting talk!   **HARRIS CONFERENCE CENTER** NEW LOCATION As you may know, Byron's is no longer an event space. CREW Charlotte will be trying three different venues over the coming months to decide which location will our "home" in 2024. Please be sure to complete the post-event survey and share feedback on all of the spaces we try. 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests   Registration is now closed. Please email Patty Trepp Drummond if you would like to be added to the waitlist.   Thank You to Our June Luncheon Sponsors          

Join CREW Charlotte for our June Lunch Ladder! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advance registration is required.  

CREW Charlotte members, please join us for our 2023 President's Reception!  We will meet at Dressler's Metropolitan for appetizers, drinks, and networking. $55 per member.   Thank you to our President's Reception Sponsor