“District 6: Sub √¢‚Ǩ≈ìUrban√¢‚Ǩ¬ù The Evolution of a Dynamic Market Place with Councilman Kenny Smith

The March CREW meeting featured Council Member Kenny Smith.   Councilman Smith’s topic “District 6: Sub “Urban” The Evolution of a Dynamic Market Place” provided an update on one of the busiest districts in the City – the SouthPark area.  He told us there is close to a billion dollars’ worth of development in SouthPark and along the Park Road corridor and discussed the recent and active rezoning petitions, trends, city vision, demographic trends, infrastructure and how Charlotte is impacted.  The SouthPark area is clearly one of the faster growing areas in both the state and the country as Charlotte continues to be a leader in job growth.  Councilman Smith’s knowledge as a commercial broker gives him a unique understanding and appreciation for his district’s direction.  

“District 6: Sub √¢‚Ǩ≈ìUrban√¢‚Ǩ¬ù The Evolution of a Dynamic Market Place with Councilman Kenny Smith

The March CREW meeting featured Council Member Kenny Smith.   Councilman Smith’s topic “District 6: Sub “Urban” The Evolution of a Dynamic Market Place” provided an update on one of the busiest districts in the City – the SouthPark area.  He told us there is close to a billion dollars’ worth of development in SouthPark and along the Park Road corridor and discussed the recent and active rezoning petitions, trends, city vision, demographic trends, infrastructure and how Charlotte is impacted.  The SouthPark area is clearly one of the faster growing areas in both the state and the country as Charlotte continues to be a leader in job growth.  Councilman Smith’s knowledge as a commercial broker gives him a unique understanding and appreciation for his district’s direction.  

CREW February 2016 Luncheon – Eye on the Economy: An Economic Update with Spencer Levy of CBRE

Who You Missed: Spencer Levy is Americas Head of Research for CBRE and serves as principal external spokesperson on real estate issues in the Americas region. He oversees the analytical activities of the CBRE research community within the Americas region and is responsible for the management of hundreds of professionals who are focused on producing market-leading insight and interpretative analysis on the latest real estate trends. As a senior member of the company’s global research team, he plays an integral role in the development and implementation of the global research strategy and business plan and is a frequent speaker before industry groups, including NAIOP, ICSC and CREW.

He is a graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women.

What You Missed: Come on down……..Spencer Levy discussed the global economy and its impact on commercial real estate in the United States with a focus on the “Unusual Suspects,” those factors that move beyond the standard analysis that can help you and your clients better understand (and be successful) in today’s volatile markets, including China’s impact on the world economy.

Mr. Levy accentuated a top concern across industries relates to talent – finding talent, keeping talent and developing talent….so much so that in a recent survey, six of the top eight issues listed related to talent.

CREW January Luncheon – Overcoming Transportation Infrastructure Challenges in NC

Overcoming Transportation Infrastructure Challenges in NC submitted by Sarah Hopfer

Who You Missed:

• Warren Cooksey – NCDOT Director of Outreach and Community Affairs/Division 10
• Ned Curran – Board of Transportation – Chairman
• Tracy Dodson – Board of Transportation – Member/Division 10

What You Missed:

Charlotte is expected to grow by 400,000 people by 2040 and keeping up with the city’s infrastructure needs is critical.  Maintaining and improving our level of mobility is key for continued economic and land development success and competitiveness. “Optional toll lanes work by changing price per mile every five minutes,” said Ned Curran, Board of Transportation Chairman.  “The toll rate is going to be what people are willing to pay – it’s that simple,” he stated. 

Curran also discussed the legislation that was passed modernizing the way NC’s transportation network is built, maintained and funded and how this will impact commercial real estate and the future of our city.

To see the full presentation, please click here.
 

CREW Charlotte December Luncheon – CREW Excellence Awards

CREW Charlotte Excellence Awards submitted by Emily Buehrer

CREW Charlotte celebrated an exciting and accomplished 25^th Anniversary year at the final luncheon of 2015. We spent the afternoon recapping the successes and honoring our members and sponsors. Six members were presented awards for their outstanding contributions. The awards spanned from “Member of the Year” to “Networker of the Year” to highlighting two new CREW Charlotte members being inducted in the CREW Network Foundation’s Women of Vision program. The afternoon’s highlights are as follows:

• Rising Star Award : Jenn Stuart with Holder Construction received the Rising Star award for her extraordinary contributions through her involvement in the Programs Committee and taking on the challenge of planning the 25^th Anniversary Event, as well as attending the annual CREW Convention in Seattle this year.

• Member of the Year : Nichole Kelley with Wells Fargo was awarded the Member of the Year Award. Nichole embodies the underlying spirit of our Chapter and made multiple significant contributions this year. She led the efforts to bring in the first ever Diamond Sponsor, as well as multiple new sponsors, while also recruiting several new members. She was also instrumental in furthering our Queen City in Pink event and leading the efforts of teaming up with Wells Fargo for the Women’s Habitat Build in the spring and fall this year.

• Networker of the Year Award : This award was presented to Jean Russell with Interface, for her demonstrated efforts as a master networker actively sending referrals and business to other CREW members on top of offering her own networking class she offers to clients and connections.

• Outreach Award: Sallie Jarosz with Home Trust Banking received the Outreach award due to her dedication of taking on co-chairing the Leadership Development committee and restructuring it to be much more successful in 2015. She has also taken time to serve as an informal mentor to two different CREW members and has agreed to become a formal mentor in 2016.

• President’s Choice Award : This CREW member or company made contributions throughout the year that were vital to the ongoing success of the chapter. It was presented to Past President Holly Alexander with New South Properties for her work spearheading the new Mentor Program, along with her continued dedication to serving on the board and multiple committees throughout her membership over the last ten years.

• Women of Vision : The CREW Network Foundation Women of Vision program was established in 2007 to recognize donors for their cumulative giving to CREW Network Foundation. Participation in the program acknowledges an individual’s commitment to support CREW Network Foundation’s mission – to advance women in the commercial real estate industry through scholarships, industry research, and career outreach. Our chapter is very proud to say we have two members who have been inducted into the Women of Vision program – Nancy Olah with Nancy Olah Law and Angie Dugick, with Dugick Consulting.