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Connecting the spectrum of our industry in meaningful, synergistic ways, CREW is networking—evolved. - Tara Reilly, Elkus Manfredi Architects

CREW’s leadership programming is the best I’ve experienced—challenging, encouraging, and cohort-based. Participants learn to question personal narratives and perceived limitations, emerging with expanded skills, perspectives, and connections. It’s an invaluable investment for career, and beyond.

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CREW Boston is a special group that makes networking and relationship building feel easy. The group is full of powerful and intelligent women who are committed to building each other up in both their careers and the CRE industry in general. - Anna Dastgheib-Beheshti, Arup

Being a member has helped me personally grow by allowing me to learn about the personalities and objectives behind every aspect of a project by getting to know other key players in the development process without any of the associated “workday pressures.” My mentors through the Mentor Program have been incredibly helpful in discussing my career moves, providing useful advice, and by just being reliable third-party outlets in the industry to talk with about goals, Boston, and life! Having those closer connections makes attending events that much more rewarding.

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Through our networking events, and extensive committee involvement, I have expanded my professional network in ways I could never accomplish on my own. - Jill Sharif, First American Title - National Commercial Services

Serving on various committees over the years has helped me connect with many professionals, who I now consider friends, that support, encourage, and champion one another in the face of a constantly changing, oftentimes challenging, and always hectic commercial market. This is the heart of our organization, and I am proud to be a part of it!

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Upcoming Events

WEBINAR - Mass Timber is the Future of Construction
July 15, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Boston MA

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Virtual Happy Hour Tour of Finch Cambridge
July 16, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Boston MA

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Conversation with Dr. Atyia Martin
July 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Prior Events

Coffee with CREW
May 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - May 18, 2020, 10:30 AM
CREW Network Delegate Karen Hurd held a virtual meet up May 18 to discuss how to leverage your membership with CREW Network. Special guest Judy Nitsch, Founder of Nitsch Engineering, CREW Boston member and the Past President of CREW Network, shared insights into all the tools and resources available at CREW Network for our members. Judy also shared why CREW Boston members should attend the 2020 Spring Leadership Summit Zoom Conference June 18-19. It is free and you can work on professional development from the comforts of your home.
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Virtual Book Club with DPMG
April 2, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
On Thursday April 2nd, the Development Project Management group hosted a virtual “book club” to connect with fellow CREW members while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. Two articles from the Harvard Business Review were sent out in advance – these chosen articles were about the role of a supportive partner in successful careers and the idea of “transitions.” A moderator led the discussion with some previously prepared questions, but overall the event was a great success with 14 participants who were actively engaged in the conversation providing both thoughtful responses to the questions and enjoyable open dialogue.
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CREW Boston Annual Meeting
June 11, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
The first time ever in CREW Boston history, the annual meeting was held virtually with astounding success. With over 220 participants, we kicked off the annual meeting with a farewell address from 2019-2020 Chapter President, Jill Sharif. 2020-2021 Chapter President, Laura Gregoriadis provided her goals for the Chapter in the coming year and also announced President-Elect, Kerry Hawkins.

Laura welcomed back guest speaker Alison Levine, who was our annual meeting speaker in 2019. Alison helped provide guidance and support as our audience continues to tackle the COVID pandemic that has affected everyone personally and professionally.
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CREW Boston News

Apply Today for 2020 CREW Network Virtual Convention Grant - Deadline to Apply is July 17

CREW Boston will be awarding 10 grants, each in the amount of $399, to cover the cost of the registration and all 10 grants will be awarded to CREW Boston members in good standing whether, or not, the member is a first-time attendee or if they have attended a Convention in the past. APPLY TODAY!

The 2020 CREW Network Convention will be held virtually this year, accessible to everyone. Attendees will receive full access to all sessions live September 15-17 and on-demand for a limited time following the convention. There are more than 50 sessions to choose from, including 20+ small group, intimate learning and networking opportunities, and a closing keynote by Diane Keaton.
Jun 24, 2020
CREW Boston is a proud partner of the Boston CRE Summit on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

CREW Boston embraces all people and will continue our work to transform commercial real estate through greater diversity. We are a proud partner of the Boston CRE Summit on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. Learn more about the Summit at https://www.bostoneidsummit.com.
Jun 12, 2020
CREW Boston Annual Meeting - June 11, 2020

Due to the public health and safety concerns relating to the coronavirus pandemic, and to support the health and safety of our members, Notice is Hereby Given that the election of the nominees to the Board of Directors has been changed to a virtual-only meeting format. This means that members will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. The Annual Meeting will continue to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM Eastern, as previously announced. All members should register for the Annual Meeting by clicking here.
May 11, 2020

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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

Alma Balonon-Rosen and Cynthia Lacasse will be panelists at the 2020 Finance Forum

Cynthia Lacasse and Alma Balonon-Rosen will be panelists on the Builders of Color Coalition, African-American Real Estate Professionals, and the Minority Developers Association Public Financing Panel during their Full-Day Seminar on Commercial Real Estate Finance on June 30th. Below is the link to the registration page as well as the link to the full agenda for the day. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minority-developer-financing-forum-tickets-107429552684 Full Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15KRYx8wGl0BN0UkCKLQO2gyVKKAGo_uxoLXo4yuh91M/edit
Jun 23, 2020 by , CREW Boston
Julie Brown Releases New Networking Book

Julie Brown's new book This Sh!t Works, a Non-nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures and More Success is the #1 new release on Amazon. Filled with honest stories, perhaps more than the occasional swear word, proven strategies, and targeted to-do lists, This Sh!t Works is the salty, modern version of How to Win Friends and Influence People that we need right now.
Jun 19, 2020 by Julie Brown, JB|BD
Elizabeth Berthelette will be a panelist on REFA's June Webinar

On Tuesday June 16th, Elizabeth Berthelette with Newmark Knight Frank will be speaking at the REFA webinar on what the impacts of COVID look like now in. Learn more at https://www.gbreb.com/REFA/Sites/GB/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=FE120
Jun 15, 2020 by CREW Boston,
Elizabeth von Goeler, will be speaking on the “Future of the Workplace”

Sasaki’s principal of interior design, Elizabeth von Goeler, will be speaking on the “Future of the Workplace” and how design firms are thinking about offices post-pandemic with Lisa Nickerson on "Live with Lisa" webinar series Wednesday, June 17th at 12:15pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpMqdTw6LHU
Jun 12, 2020 by CREW Boston,
Redgate is proud to sponsor the Land Access Forum on June 2

Redgate is proud to sponsor the The Builders of Color Coalition, African-American Real Estate Professionals, and Minority Developers Association’s Land Access Forum on June 2 held virtually via Zoom. As key gatekeepers of the development process, state and city agencies play a substantial role in advancing access to land and projects in the commercial real estate industry. Join us along with our panel of senior government leaders as they present about their work to implement diversity requirements in land disposition and share the upcoming projects and land parcels they will be offering. This event is free to attend - learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-access-forum-tickets-105536145452
May 26, 2020 by Lisa Serafin, Redgate
InkHouse Media named #1 Real Estate PR Firm

Top 5 firms specializing in real estate finance & development as ranked by O'Dwyer's: #1 @InkHousePR,#2 @TeamKivvit, #3 @SFPRFirm, #4 @rbbcomm, #5 @Serendipit ... https://www.odwyerpr.com/pr_firm_rankings/real_estate_fin_dev.htm
May 19, 2020 by Susan Elsbree, InkHouse Media
Kathleen Joyce Kusiak will be a panelist on the CREW Austin CRE State of the Union: Through the Developers’ Lens

On May 19, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. ET, CREW Austin is hosting a virtual event and Kathleen Joyce Kusiak will be one of the 4 developers representing different markets within the US on the panel to discuss the current state of commercial real estate. The topics discuss will be quite timely and the event is open to all CREW members. See registration link below: https://crewaustin.org/events/luncheon/2020-05-19-cre-state-of-the-union-through-the-deve
May 13, 2020 by Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, Alta Properties LLC
Lisa Strope has joined TA Realty as Vice President and Director of Research

Lisa Strope has joined TA Realty as Vice President and Director of Research. Strope will work across the platform to develop macro and micro economic perspectives on the U.S. real estate market and deepen the firm's research capabilities.
May 13, 2020 by Lisa Strope, TA Realty
Judy Nitsch, Nitsch Engineering's Founding Principal, Retires on April 1, 2020

Nitsch Engineering announced on April 1, 2020 that Judy Nitsch, PE, LEED AP BD+C, the firm’s founding principal, is retiring today, in keeping with the ownership and leadership transition plan that Ms. Nitsch started many years ago. Chairman and CEO Lisa A. Brothers, PE, ENV SP, LEED AP BD+C will continue to lead Nitsch Engineering. Read more at http://www.nitscheng.com/2020/04/judy-nitsch-is-retiring-no-fooling/
Apr 3, 2020 by , Nitsch Engineering