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I have always enjoyed that CREW is a space to meet and learn from engaging women with expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate. - Maureen McCaffrey, MIT Investment Management Company

CREW has provided me with an opportunity to build a network of supportive women that have shared guidance and advice throughout my real estate career. These professional and personal relationships continue to be the key to what makes CREW so special.

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CREW Boston has expanded my network to include many amazing women in the industry! - Michelle Callahan, Nitsch Engineering

Being involved with CREW Boston’s committees and networking groups, as well as participating in programs like the Leadership Academy, has helped me become a stronger leader. I’ve also grown my network to include women from across the industry and built friendships that I wouldn’t have without CREW.

Apply Today for the 2022 CREW Boston Mentor Program

10/18/2021 The CREW Boston Mentor Program for the 2022 year is officially open! We have wrapped up another very successful year, and we are hoping to continue the success this year. Please click on the link below for the responsibilities and expectations for the Mentor/Mentee Relationship and a Peer to Peer Relationship. It is important to note that these are suggestions, and each pair will set their own goals and expectations for their relationships at the start of the program.

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October 2021

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2021 CREW Network Convention

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25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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"Spiced" Coffee with CREW

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ESG and Commercial Real Estate: What You Need To Know

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Developing on the Doorstep of a Boston Icon: Fenway Development Project

Meds and Eds Roundtable with Julia Georgules of JLL

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Revere Beach Revitalization: Revere’s Newest Mixed-Use Luxury Apartment Communities Ryder & 500 Ocean

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Networking with CREW Boston: Maximizing Your Membership

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CommonWealth Builder Program: A New Approach to Affordable Homeownership Development

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Somerville Netwalk

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Upcoming Events

Somerville Netwalk
November 3, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Davis Square
279 Alewife Linear Park/Somerville Community Path, Somerville, MA

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Wellesley Netwalk
November 5, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Elm Bank Reservation
900 Washington Street, Wellesley MA

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Boston Miami Learning Exchange
November 7, 3:00 PM - 10, 8:30 PM
Sagamore Hotel South Beach
1617 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

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How to Succeed: Having Meaningful + Purpose Driven Conversations
November 10, 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
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Boston, MA

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Prior Events

Your Value in the Market: Strategies for Success in Negotiating Compensation
May 13, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
On May 13th Hillary Shine spoke to CREW Boston about understanding your value in the marketplace and how to negotiate your worth in both a current and new positions. Hillary set the stage by indicating that people are on the move and there is a real war on talent in the marketplace right now. The pandemic has certainly provided people the time and headspace to think hard about their current work environments and how for many this last year has allowed them the opportunity to see the benefit of a hybrid work from home/office lifestyle. Shine stressed the importance of truly understanding your value by looking carefully at your entire compensation package not simply what shows on your W2 when evaluating and placing a value to your net worth.
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Virtual Tour of Cambridge Discovery Park
March 11, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
On March 11th CREW Boston enjoyed a virtual tour of Bulfinch’s Cambridge Discovery Park, a 27-acre first-class lab and office campus in Alewife’s life science cluster in Cambridge, MA. We heard from project team panelists Mike Wilcox, Director of Leasing at Bulfinch; Molly Heath, Managing Director at JLL; and Eric Weyant, Principal at Stantec on the history of the Arthur D. Little site and its revitalization into a world-class campus, providing a desirable destination for office and lab tenants while including the restoration and preservation of neighboring wetlands and wooded areas.
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Equity x Equity: Working Toward a Definition of Community Wealth Building in Roxbury
May 19, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
On May 19th we hosted deeper dive into the conversations we’ve had in the past, focused on how stakeholders, real estate professionals, and community development partners understand wealth creation and economic development in the City of Boston. Our panelists consisted of city agents, developers, and neighborhood activists, and the conversation focused upon wealth and equity-building in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston as well as the current revitalization efforts in Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square.) Roxbury has long been home to activists, civil rights leaders, artists and musicians; Nubian Square is the geographic heart of the city and is intrinsic to the health and well-being of Boston as a whole.
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CREW Boston News

Apply Today for 2022 CREW Boston Mentor Program

Members interested in participating in the 2022 CREW Boston Mentor Program have the opportunity to apply to be a mentor or mentee through Friday, November 5th. Matches will be made in November/December with the kick-off lunch on January 2022.
Oct 18, 2021
Welcome Back - Time to Renew Your 2021-2022 Membership

I hope that you have been enjoying your summer. As President of CREW Boston, I would like to personally welcome you to another exciting year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with outstanding programming, networking events and professional development opportunities.

While we have been virtual for the past 18 months, our commitment to providing excellence in programming and networking opportunities remained steadfast with a record number of events for our membership. We are looking forward to getting back to in-person this year. Be on the lookout for a full calendar of events and opportunities to get involved, beginning with our September luncheon program.
Aug 20, 2021
Laura Domenico promoted to Executive Director

CREW Boston is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Domenico to Executive Director. Laura joined the organization in 1998 and with over 20 years of experience, she will be integral as the organization looks to the future. In this role, with her dedication to the organization and institutional knowledge, Laura will be responsible for continuing CREW Boston mission to promote the advancement and parity of all women within the commercial real estate industry. She will enable us to better serve the needs of our members and partners as well as drive the short and long-term goals of the organization.

To support Laura in this role, CREW Boston is hiring a part-time administrator. Please spread the word of this job opportunity to your network.
Jul 28, 2021

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CREW Network

CREW Network was founded in 1989 to bring together women involved in the many aspects of commercial real estate to exchange information, develop business contacts and help each other succeed professionally. Today, CREW Network is the premier business networking organization dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. We provide support to our more than 12,000 members in over 75 chapters worldwide through business development, leadership development, industry research and career outreach.

To learn more about the CREW Network, please visit www.crewnetwork.org

Member News

Kim Vermeer's Green in Action Podcast has Launched!

I’m thrilled to announce that my podcast, Green in Action, has launched! The trailer and the first two episodes are available at your favorite podcast sites: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. Or listen here: https://60e47dd7b2a1b0-51880794.castos.com/episodes/trailer-welcome-to-the-green-in-action-podcast The stories in the podcast showcase people and organizations working at the intersection of the affordable housing and climate crises, two of the most pressing challenges we are facing today. Their green leadership is providing housing stability, quality, and financial predictability while constructing and operating the buildings to reduce environmental and climate impacts. Learn more and sign up for our email list at www.urbanhabitatinitiatives.com. Enjoy listening!
Aug 4, 2021 by Kimberly Vermeer, Urban Habitat Initiatives Inc.
Green in Action, Kim Vermeer's new podcast, is launching soon!

Kimberly Vermeer will be launching her new podcast, Green in Action, in July! Be among the first to know the latest news by signing up for the email list: http://eepurl.com/hlLOt5 Season One of Green in Action includes six episodes and one "minisode", featuring stories of green leadership in affordable housing from here in Massachusetts all the way to Northern California. Be on the lookout for the trailer, coming soon. We're proud to be creating a space for community building in the affordable housing field through this medium. Join us to be part of it!
Jun 22, 2021 by Kimberly Vermeer, Urban Habitat Initiatives Inc.
Four CREW Boston Members Honored as Globe St.'s 2021 Women of Influence

Congratulations to Barbara Oddo from Lincoln Property Company Boston, Jennifer Platt from Anderson & Kreiger LLP, Jill Sharif from First American Title - National Commercial Services and Barbara Trachtenberg from DLA Piper for being honored as GlobeSt.com's 2021 Women of Influence. https://lnkd.in/dH9_EpS We admire all their achievements this past year while continuing to support the advancement of women in the #CRE industry! Check out the list as there are many more CREW Network members across the country that received this prestigious award!
May 26, 2021 by Barbara Oddo, Jennifer Platt, Jill Sharif and Barbara Trachtenberg , Lincoln Property Company, Anderson & Kreiger, LLP, First American Title - NCS and DLA Piper
Walter & Shuffain shareholder, Angela Parziale, has been made Chair of the MA Board of Public Accountancy for 2021

Congratulations to Walter & Shuffain shareholder, Angela Parziale, who has been made Chair of the MA Board of Public Accountancy for 2021! The Board ensures accountants follow Massachusetts requirements rules, and regulations as well as provide guidance to its licensees and protection to consumers. We can't think of a better chairperson for this important role.
Apr 1, 2021 by , Walter & Shuffain
Hackett Feinberg P.C. is proud to announce that Kimberly Martin-Epstein has been named Co-Managing Partner

Hackett Feinberg P.C. is proud to announce that Kimberly Martin-Epstein has been named Co-Managing Partner. Kim joined the firm in 2005 as an associate and became a partner at the end of 2014. Kim has built a reputation as an experienced attorney in affordable housing finance and development among other things, and brings to the firm an innovative management style.
Feb 1, 2021 by Kimberly L. Martin-Epstein, Hackett Feinberg P.C.
Rebecca Maloney Joins RFS Engineering as Director of Marketing and Business Development

RFS Engineering – an 85-person consulting engineering firm with offices in Boston, MA, Laconia, NH, and Portland, ME – announced that Rebecca Maloney, CPSM, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role, Rebecca is responsible for firm-wide marketing and business development strategy and implementation, with a focus on supporting new business pursuits, increasing the RFS brand, strengthening existing and fostering new relationships, and positioning the firm for continued success and growth.
Jan 28, 2021 by Rebecca Maloney, RFS Engineering
Cappy Daume, Elizabeth Lowrey, Jill Sharif and Liz von Goeler Honored as Boston Real Estate Times' Women of 2021

Boston Real Estate Times announced its list of the 10 Outstanding Women of 2021 in Commercial Real Estate. They will be honored on Feb. 17, 2021 during a virtual award ceremony and in a special print edition of the Times. Congratulations to Cappy Daume of The Davis Companies, Elizabeth Lowrey of Elkus Manfredi Architects, Jill Sharif of First American Title - NCS and Elizabeth von Goeler of Sasaki.
Jan 6, 2021 by Cappy Daume, Elizabeth Lowrey, Jill Sharif and Liz von Goeler, The Davis Companies, Elkus, First American, Sasaki
Holyn Nickerson Joins Office Resources as Executive Vice President of Business Development & Marketing

Office Resources is excited to announce the hiring of Holyn Nickerson as Executive Vice President of Business Development & Marketing. With over 20 years of industry experience, Holyn will be responsible for driving the ORI’s strategic business development initiatives in Boston, NYC, Portland and Portsmouth. She will work with the team to further expand the ORI brand across the A&D, Commercial Real Estate, Project Management and General Contracting sectors. Learn more about her new role at www.ori.com/news/holyn-nickerson.
Nov 30, 2020 by Holyn Nickerson, Office Resources
Members honored as 2020 Women in Real Estate by Connect Media

Elizabeth Berthelette with Newmark Knight Frank, Kristin Blount with Colliers International, Dianne Crocker with LightBox and Lauren O'Neil with JLL have been recognized as 2020 Women in Real Estate by Connect Media for their achievements, influence and leadership in the commercial real estate industry. More than 450 women were nominated, and 10 leaders were selected industry wide from the California, Texas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Florida and Seattle regions, plus 10 national winners covering the United States.
Nov 23, 2020 by CREW Boston,