2023 is North Carolina’s “Year of the Trail”! Our CREW Charlotte April meeting is looking at this from a developer and amenities perspective. Trails and greenways are the #1 most requested amenity in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and have a similarly high profile around the US.  The Carolina Thread Trail is building a 1,600 mile network of trails in our region and developers like Colliers are capitalizing on this.   Join us to hear from this engaging panel of Bart Landess of the Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail, Kim Kendall of Colliers, and Alice Benner and Todd Spitzer from Bamboo Equity Partners. They will be updating us on the progress of the trails, greenways and a featured development. Creekside @ The Greenway is taking advantage of McAlpine Creek Greenway adjacency while prioritizing health and personal comfort, in a creative work-play community.     Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests     Thank You to Our April Luncheon Sponsors        

  ESG is a controversial and daunting topic, but when broken down into smaller components, ESG really is a forward-looking lens for mitigating risk and making your assets more resilient and sustainable.  Allison Kirby, Associate Director of ESG & Sustainability at Cushman & Wakefield, will discuss how regulations, renewable energy, ESG, climate risk, and financial incentives are impacting commercial real estate and can be leveraged to increase the value of your assets.   Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests   Registration is now closed. Email executive@crewcharlotte.org to be added to the waitlist.   We will be collecting full-size personal hygiene items for Safe Alliance. Their greatest needs right now are the following: shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, disposable razors, shaving gel, and hand sanitizer/wipes.   Thank You to Our March Luncheon Sponsors  

Filling in the Gap: What’s Happening Between Uptown and South End! Join CREW Charlotte to hear about the massive developments happening on the Carson Corridor from Virginia Luther, Managing Director at the Spectrum Companies, who represents over 2,130,000 SF of new deliveries. Hear why this area of Charlotte is growing so rapidly and why it’s success is skyrocketing, even during a post Covid environment. Learn about the office of the future convincing companies to make a mark as the skyline continues to evolve between two of Charlotte’s most attractive submarkets.   Before the luncheon, join us for our 2023 Committee Fair! Learn more about CREW Charlotte and what each committee does to find the right one for you! Committees: Authentic Leadership Communications Community Outreach CREW Network Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fundraising & Special Events Member Recognition Membership Professional Development Programs Sponsorship Student Outreach Byron's 10:15 a.m. - Committee Fair (open to members and guests) 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests       Thank You to Our January Luncheon Sponsors                          

Join us in December for our Impact Awards recognizing your fellow commercial real estate professionals. Sugar & Spice and all the Hype! CREW member Kristi Straw, Bank OZK, will be our keynote speaker. Kristi delivers impactful lessons on Leadership, Mindset, and Fearlessness. With stories from her personal and professional experiences, she uses wit and practical insights to inspire audiences to embrace their authenticity and create their own definition of success.             Impact Awards Don't forget to submit nominations via the survey link that was emailed to you on November 2. Can't find it, contact Patty Drummond. The following awards will be given: Ground Breaker Carrie Sharp Power Connector Member-to-Member Business Career Advancement for Women Entrepreneurial Spirit Circle of Excellence Men Empowering Women Diversity, Equity & Inclusion     Byron's SouthEnd 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests   Thank You to our December Luncheon Sponsors    

  Join us for a look ahead from the viewpoint of Laura Ullrich, PhD, Senior Regional Economist at the Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Laura will delve into economic growth, employment, inflation, and interest rates. Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests       We are holding a food drive for Safe Alliance at this luncheon. Please bring pop-top canned goods (Spaghettios, soup, etc), microwaveable foods (like “Easy Mac” or ramen noodles), cracker packs, small boxes of cereal, juice boxes, cereal bars, and water. Thank You to Our November Luncheon Sponsors          

What does carbon reduction mean but more importantly what does it mean to me and the work that I do? Join us on October 11th to learn from two experts from Duke Energy, Ashley Hess and Landon Williams, to learn more about Duke Energy’s Clean Energy Action Plan and an incentive plan that helps companies work towards achieving carbon reduction goals for new construction and building retrofits.   ASHLEY HESS Ashley Hess is a Workplace Strategy Program Manager at Duke Energy responsible for workplace standards across the company’s non-generation real estate portfolio. As an NCIDQ certified interior designer and WELL Accredited Professional, she leads the development and documentation of building construction and furnishing standards to meet the needs of Duke Energy employees, contractors, and the business. In her four years with Duke Energy, she has transformed the programming process for projects, developed real estate’s focus areas for sustainability, led the initial conception of the Duke Energy hybrid work program (WorkSmart), and contributed to over 100 real estate projects including the Duke Energy Plaza in uptown Charlotte.   LANDON WILLIAMS Landon Williams is an energy efficiency and building science expert.  He holds a Master of Science degree from Appalachian State University in Building Science and Renewable Energy and has been working in energy efficiency, including spending time in Construction and Commercial Solar prior to earning his advanced degree.  Landon has been with Duke Energy since 2013 where he has held several different positions in the energy efficiency group beginning his tenure as a Trade Ally Outreach Representative, then becoming a Business Energy Advisor.  He is currently the Program Manager for the SmartPath program and additionally manages the Trade Ally Outreach team.   Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests     2023 Board Slate Attention...