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.
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.
Interested in learning more about CREW Charlotte’s Authentic Leadership Program? Join us on May 2nd for a free informative introduction with the program organizers and past graduates. This introductory session will be led by the Program Director, Dr. Dawn Chanland. Dawn is the MBA Director Professor of Management & Organizational Behavior in the McColl School of Business with over 25 years of business, consulting, and academic experience and over 10 teaching and research awards since the beginning of her academic career. Learn how the Authentic Leadership Program will guide you on your journey through self-discovery, arming you with the tools to achieve your full authentic leadership potential. Lunch will be served.
Join CREW Charlotte for our 2023 Emerging Leaders Event - Women & Investing: Take control of your financial future by planning now! This event is intended for CRE professionals who are 35 years old and under. On average, women earn less over time than men. This causes the median retirement income of women to be 60% of that for men. Saving early is very valuable and can increase a woman’s chances of having enough to last through her retirement years. Statistically, women outlive men and need a larger nest egg to cover longevity. They are also more likely to spend their last years alone. When it comes to retirement goals - Women are usually caregivers and don’t invest as much as men. Women are more likely to become single parents earlier in life. Expenses associated with this need to be considered for successful financial planning. If your employer does not offer a retirement savings plan, save in an individual retirement account and perhaps in after-tax accounts. Safeguard your own needs before deciding to help other family members financially. Speakers Meaghan GrossBank of America Brenda MillardBank of America Merrill Lynch Taleshia SmithBank of America Since this event is complimentary, please consider a donation to CREW Network Foundation. CREW Network Foundation is committed to bringing more women into commercial real estate with programs that educate women and girls about the career opportunities available to them and creating mentoring relationships for those new to the industry. When donating in support of their mission, you may choose to dedicate your gift towards a specific scholarship fund, industry research, or career outreach efforts. CREW Charlotte’s goal is that a minimum of 50% of our membership makes a meaningful donation to CREW Network Foundation. Help us reach that goal...
In-Person Webinar Viewing Wednesday with your CREW This CREW Network webinar provides an in-depth look at the key economic issues that are driving the global economy and commercial real estate (CRE), and what’s in store for 2023. Kick-off the year with your CREW, enhance your knowledge of the global economy and examine short and long-term trends and drivers that will impact CRE and your business. Please note this event you must attend this in-person at Choate Construction in order to view the webinar. You may bring your lunch and stay and network after the webinar. $25 – Members $50 – Guests FEATURED SPEAKER Spencer Levy Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor, CBRE Spencer Levy is Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE. In this role, he focuses on client engagement and public-facing activities, including thought leadership work performed in conjunction with CBRE Research. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Roundtable’s Research Committee. Spencer is frequently quoted in major business publications and appears on business television, including CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS and Fox Business. Spencer is the host of CBRE’s podcast “The Weekly Take.” He is considered one of the most insightful commentators on issues of importance to commercial real estate. READ FULL BIO