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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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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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Members joined the CREW Boston Entrepreneur Exchange for a roundtable discussion on how to succeed in business. Participants shared their professional profile and target client list to guide referrals and introductions.
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The Rising Leaders Group invited Dr. Barbara Tannenbaum, President of Dynamic Communication LLC and Professor of Persuasive Communication at Brown University, to lead a professional development seminar in public speaking. During this virtual event, attendees learned about speaking as an early career professional with the confidence to stand out.
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The 22nd annual Achievement Awards took place on April 28 with the celebration being held live via zoom from the Ora Seaport. Over 225 guests gathered virtually to honor 16 members for their outstanding and impressive accomplishments in commercial real estate.
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The Sustainability Groups of CREW Boston and CREW Miami hosted a virtual information session for participants to learn more details about the Boston Miami Learning Exchange happening in November 2021. Topics included what do you hope to learn, who would you like to meet, and what are we missing from the 4-day Exchange.
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After the mess that was 2020, members attended this virtual event, hosted by CREW Boston’s Entrepreneur Exchange, to get back on track and discuss goal setting and accountability.
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During this virtual event, participants enjoyed a BollyX class while giving back to Stone House, an organization that cares and protects adult and child survivors of domestic abuse and helps them rebuild safe, secure, independent lives of purpose and self-fulfillment. Taught by instructor Nicole Derosiers, BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that is great for all ages and fitness levels. Participants enjoyed bringing out their inner Bollywood Rockstar while sweating for a good cause. Following the workout, attendees were provided with a chance to network.
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This virtual seminar was all about growing your professional network. Featuring guest speaker Colette Phillips, founder of CPC Communications and Get Konnected!, attendees learned how to build a diverse and inclusive network. Named ‘Boston’s Great Connector’ by Boston Magazine, Phillips discussed the importance of making personal and professional connections that are inclusive and diverse, key to growing any successful business or career.
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At the March luncheon we heard a panel of industry leaders share their perspectives on how technology development and adoption is accelerating in the built environment. The panel was moderated by Tracey Hartford, VP of Client Services, Windover Construction, and panelists included Jit Kee Chin, EVP, Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Suffolk Construction, Leslie Cohen, COO and Head of Asset Management at Samuels and Associates, and Clelia Peters, a venture partner at Bain Capital Ventures, and formerly co-founded MetaProp, a property tech and increasingly construction tech venture.
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