Calling all trivia buffs!  It's back! CREW Charlotte will be hosting its second trivia tournament. You will be able to create your own team of up to 6 people, join a team as an individual or just attend the event and network.  Come test your knowledge of Charlotte and CRE while networking with the best and brightest in the industry! Don't feel like playing trivia, not a problem, we will have plenty of space for those who just want to network. 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to scholarships for students in fields of CRE. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.   Appetizers and two drink tickets included (good for non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, or use 2 tickets for a mixed drink. $125 per ticket for event and trivia $100 per ticket for event only (no trivia) OR $750 per team of 6 $10 per additional drink ticket You can also purchase a Lifeline Package for $100 or host a question for $100.   Partnering Organizations ABC Carolinas BOMA CFMA CRCBR CREF-C CSI IFMA IIDA NAWIC SMPS USGBC   Thank You to Our Sponsor

Stewart President and Chief Operating Officer, Lee Anne Nance, discusses how to best leverage strategic leadership tactics to strengthen and serve communities in a creative, interdisciplinary way. Nance’s prior leadership experience and unique industry outlook will empower women business leaders across all real estate disciplines to harness their potential, propel their innovative visions into motion and be a strong advocate for continual industry development.   About Lee Anne “Leave it better than I found it.” This is the life philosophy that Lee Anne brings to everything she does, throughout her experience as an executive in marketing, business consulting, and economic development roles and to her role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Stewart. As COO, Lee Anne develops and implements business strategies, systems, plans and procedures and helps establish comprehensive goals for growth and success. She participates in the establishment of policies and procedures that promote the company’s concerted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. These are a vital part of our core values and opens doors for opportunity, innovation, and creative collaboration. In addition to speaking at women’s leadership events, Lee Anne currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) as well as on the strategic planning task force for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and the fundraising committee for A Place at the Table, a pay-what-you-can cafe in downtown Raleigh. Most recently, she was recognized as a dynamic and outstanding leader in business by Triangle Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business Awards and she received the TCREW Impact Award in 2022. Lee Anne’s Economic Development experience includes: Harnett County NC: Economic Development Director (2001 – 2009); Research Triangle Regional Partnership, Raleigh-Durham, NC: Executive Vice President (2009 – 2016); Economic Development Consultant, NC (2016 – 2017   Byron's...

Katie Grissom, Managing Director, Asana Partners will join us to discuss the evolving retail landscape: from macroeconomic conditions to the evolution of the omnichannel, plus site selection, supply chain, ESG, and everything in between. About Katie Katie has overall responsibility for leasing, national tenant relationship management, and marketing at the firm. She serves on the Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Katie has ten years of commercial real estate experience in leasing, marketing, franchise development, retailer relations, and operations. Prior to joining Asana Partners in 2016, Katie was the Director of Franchise Consulting at Pure Barre (L Catterton) where she was responsible driving studio-level financial performance and increasing same store sales. Her role included leading operations and consulting across the company’s 450 store portfolio. Katie actively supports micro-lending organizations in the Charlotte area. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, and she graduated from Wofford College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Spanish and a Minor in Economics.   Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests     Thank You to Our June Luncheon Sponsors              

  Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many of us today, and the built environment plays a critical role in fostering greater inclusion, equity, and belonging. Join us for an interactive discussion with Jennifer Ellis Rosa, (joining us virtually), Gensler's Inclusive Design Champion for the Northeast, as we review the 8 goals of inclusive design and how to create equitable, engaging, and inspiring experiences for ALL people—including but not limited to accessibility.  Jennifer’s experience in design, client engagement, workplace strategy and project leadership, supports clients from a wide range of industries throughout the Northeast. She is the perfect complement of design and strategy and supports the firm’s inclusive design specialty across the northeast region. Her highly collaborative process engages the client team to better understand their specific culture, spatial requirements, and project vision. She develops real estate strategies, workplace programs, change management plans, layouts, and universal design strategies that are uniquely informed by client engagement, peer benchmarking, and research data. Jenn is known for her enthusiasm to understand each client and project, and her desire to qualify the impact of emerging trends.   Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests     Thank You to Our April Luncheon Sponsors      

She Shoots, She Scores! Women in Sports Come celebrate International Women’s Day and March Madness with CREW Charlotte and these amazing women in sports. A panel discussion moderated by Cristy Nine (Corporate Managing Director, Savills) will feature Jasmine James (Manager, Group Sales, Carolina Panthers & Charlotte Football Club), Donna Julian (Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager - Charlotte Hornets), and Judy Rose (Director of Athletics Emerita, UNC Charlotte). Join us as we continue to celebrate and learn from local women creating change in their industries.   CREW Charlotte members are encouraged to bring a guest.   Byron's 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$70 Guests     Thank You to Our March Luncheon Sponsors      

Come play your favorite games at CREW's 15th Annual Casino and Gaming Night on February 10.  We will have casino games as well as interactive games such as skee ball, pop-a-shot, giant Jenga and more.   Don’t forget to invite co-workers, clients, family and friends too! It’s going to be a roaring good time of networking, food and fun.  Interested in sponsoring a game, dessert or beverages?  Please contact Patty Drummond.     Casino Night Ticket (CREW Member) - $125 per person. Ticket includes $25,000 Play Money Vouchers, 2 Drink Tickets, and Hors d’oeuvres. Casino Night Ticket (Non-Member) - $150 per person. Ticket includes $25,000 Play Money Vouchers, 2 Drink Tickets, and Hors d’oeuvres. High Roller Ticket - An Additional $25 per person. Ticket includes $75,000 Play Money Vouchers, Higher Roller Badge, 3 Drink Tickets, and Hors d’oeuvres  Additional Drink Tickets ($10 per drink)     All proceeds to support scholarships in fields of commercial real estate. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.