Boston National Title
A huge thank you to Marie McLucas of Primax Properties for directing an opportunity for title insurance my way. The deal has been sailing smoothly thus far and we anticipate the same for the upcoming closing. Absolutely thrilled to be working with you and your team, and look forward to a strong, long lasting relationship!
Charlotte, North Carolina – January 28, 2020 – The deals have been counted and New South Properties of the Carolinas is proud to announce Holly Alexander as the company’s Top Producer of 2019! This is a ground-breaking and well-earned achievement as Holly is the first female to ever hold the title of Top Producer in the twenty-five-year history of the company.
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Submitted by Sara Whitten with Shiel Sexton
On January 14, 2020 Dr. Dawn E. Chanland, Professor of Management, Queens University of Charlotte, kicked off the 2020 CREW monthly luncheons with a presentation on “Personal Change Strategies to Maximize Your Impact in 2020.”
40-60% of people set resolutions at New Year, only 8% achieve them. Change is daunting and you need to diagnose your demons! How can we make change stick and gain maximum impact? You must care about the change you want to make. You must strongly value it and do it differently than you did before. Make small but meaningful behavioral changes:
Write down your goals and tell your people; they will hold you accountable. Pick someone who you can be vulnerable with; who is your “person”?! We change when we strongly care about the change and when we value ourselves. However, don’t have too many goals – achieve them one at a time and say “no” to more. Do Less, Then Obsess. Wield a Razor on Unnecessary Stuff. What will I look like if I’m at my very best?
How committed are you to this change in 2020?
Commercial Works, Inc.
Carrie Sharp with Indoff Commercial Interiors has been a HUGE support to me BOTH on a personal AND on a professional level. Since my returning to Commercial Works Moving & Storage (after a decade removed) Carrie has undeniably been the one that has the most positive impact on me via her consistently positive & infectious personality. Carrie’s belief in what Commercial Works Moving & Storage & I together bring to the plate in this wonderful town of opportunity has been incredible, actually priceless (as they say). Her multiple referrals & warm introductions to not only potential clients but, to other CREW members as learn whom everyone is in my first year with CREW has been MORE THAN I COULD ASK FOR, Thank you Carrie. I now KNOW why there is an annual Impact Award in your name, YOU ARE THE BOMB CARRIE
O’Leary Waste
Wendy Bell with Avison Young continues to think of fellow CREW Charlotte members for referral to her clients and contacts. Thank you, Wendy, for your recent referral to Mike Hamlin and to Expressway Transportation. You rock!
Submitted by Diana Quarry, Womble Bond Dickinson
On December 10, 2019, CREW Charlotte members and guests gathered to celebrate the best and brightest of our chapter over the past year. In Sallie Jarosz’s final luncheon of her presidency, she thanked all members, especially the 2019 Board of Directors, Committee Co-Chairs, past chapter presidents and long-standing members, for their hard work and dedication to CREW Charlotte’s mission. Attendees also had the honor of hearing from the 2020 CREW Network President, Christine Gorham, about new initiatives and efforts in store for CREW Chapters during the upcoming year.
Keynote speaker Cindy Wolfe, Chief Banking Officer at Bank OZK and past CREW Charlotte president, spoke to members about the value of investing in oneself and not always asking one’s employer to carry the cost for any professional development programs. She believes that, while mentors and sponsors at work are valuable resources, there is a special benefit to paying your own way for a coach or program that will push you outside of your comfort zone. She noted that women are generous with donating their time, talent and money to CREW and other causes, but that it is important to allocate some of that towards one’s own growth and success.
Finally, Ms. Wolfe announced our 2019 Impact Award Winners. The award program had been refreshed for 2019, with some new awards being granted. The esteemed winners were as follows:
Acquisition of Unified Technology Systems expands Solutionz’ large market share in the Southeastern US and the company’s breadth of expertise with the addition of top talent, resources and physical locations.
LOS ANGELES – December 9, 2019: Solutionz, Inc. (“Solutionz”), a Fernandez Holdings (“FHI”) portfolio company announces the purchase of Unified Technology Systems (“Unified”). Solutionz is a top audio-visual integrator, support services and cyber security provider. Unified Technology Systems’ prominent position in the Southeast will help expand the company’s ability to design, build, and manage A/V, network, security and infrastructure deployments throughout the region.
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We are thrilled to announce that Progressive AE has been named “Firm of the Year” by the American Institute of Architects Charlotte Chapter. The award recognizes notable achievements in design, community service, education, and service to the profession and the AIA.
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Ei Group, Inc
Dianne Jones with Development Advisors was a integral part in connecting me with a great contact for an environmental compliance job! Thanks Dianne.
Submitted by Diana Quarry, Womble Bond Dickinson
On November 12, 2019, CREW Members and guests had the pleasure of hearing about a critical piece of the revitalization of the Ballantyne area of Charlotte from the Northwood Office team – John Barton, President of Northwood Office, Kim Kendall, VP of Leasing, and Jana Dolder, Director of Property Management. Northwood purchased over 500 acres in Ballantyne from Smokey Bissell in 2017, and shared its vision for the area’s continued development over the next few years.
The core of the redevelopment, packaged as Phase I of the vision, will focus on building a destination for work, living, fitness, retail and recreation. Mr. Barton highlighted some of the features of Phase I, which will include an outdoor amphitheater, Stream Park (said to be the “Central Park” of the area), a walkable retail strip, and a series of curated restaurants. Ample green space is an important part of Phase I, and Northwood anticipates making the most of this space by hosting farmer’s markets and outdoor yoga events. Phase I will also include approximately 1,000 multifamily units for rent, 300,000 square feet within the entire mixed use community and 200 hotel rooms. Northwood is targeting that Phase I be open within 5 or 6 years from Q1 2020. Phase II of the redevelopment will follow completion of Phase I, and will contain another 1,000 multi-family units plus 300 townhomes, in addition to 400,000 square feet of office space.
Ms. Kendall elaborated on the specifics of a Class A office building which will be built across from Phase I and will be loaded with amenities. In addition to a 10th floor balcony and a rooftop terrace, the building will feature a 2,500 square foot fitness facility, a restaurant and retail on the main level, and the entire 11th floor dedicated as an amenity space for tenants of the building, including a 50-person conference room, kitchen and event space. She also described an adjacent residential project which will house 212 units and will feature a rooftop lounge, dog run and resident “speakeasy”. Both buildings that Ms. Kendall described are slated to open in 2021.
Finally, Ms. Dolder spoke to Northwood’s commitment to community engagement, which is a core value for the developer. They show this commitment through planning monthly programming and events including free yoga, social hours, an annual wellness fair and Earth Day events. They also host and sponsor numerous volunteer projects and charitable drives to give back to people in their community.