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What do seniors, Baby Boomers and millennials have in common? More than you might think, when it comes to housing. At CREW Boston’s October luncheon panel at the InterContinental, panelists Ted Tye of National Development, Larry Gerber of Epoch Assisted Living, and Aeron Hodges of Stantec talked about the current state of the Boston housing market, what millennials and seniors are looking for, and how their needs and demographics are already changing the market.
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Attendees of the Discover CREW Boston and Wines from Around the World enjoyed a fun evening of conversation and wine in October. Members and guests had the opportunity to hear about the organization’s amazing committees and groups while sampling 8 wines from around the world along with some delicious hors d’oeuvres! The room was filled with great energy and excitement as members, guests and committee volunteers mingled and networked. This was a great way for those new to the organization, as well as potential members, to learn more about CREW Boston and all the different way to to get more involved. Thanks to all the committee volunteers and our host, Margulies Perruzzi Architects, for making this a great evening.
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The Rising Leaders Group kicked of the 2017-18 CREW year with a great discussion with this year’s CREW Boston President, Lisa Serafin. Lisa shared key points of her career, including graduating into a recession and the path that led to founding Redgate. The discussion spanned topics from knowing when to take risks to the difference between role models, mentors, and sponsors (and why they are all important in different ways). We also talked about Lisa’s vision for CREW and shared ideas on events and programs that are particularly appealing to the Rising Leaders group.
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The CREW Boston’s Public Strategies Committee Breakfast Series explored the Community Preservation Act (CPA). A discussion was led by Kathleen O’Donnell, a long-time CREW member, real estate attorney and a Steering Committee member of the MA Community Preservation Coalition and Christine Poff, the recently appointed Director of the Boston Community Preservation Committee.
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CREW Boston members and colleagues enjoyed a round of golf at Wellesley Country Club on a beautiful warm and sunny fall day to benefit the CREW Boston Educational Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) endowed fund that supports the CREW Boston Educational Foundation Scholarship. Thank you to all of our sponsors and donors – and a special thanks to tournament sponsor, Schneider Electric.
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At a breathtaking pace, with rapid progression of slides and capsule descriptions of the plethora of startups and other recent entrants into all aspects of the real estate industry, Steve Weikal, Head of Industry Relations at the MIT Center for Real Estate, described a business that is changing so fast it’s almost impossible to keep up with. Weikal’s message was that technology is enabling a record-speed wave of innovation, creating new products services, and ways of doing business.
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On August 4, 2017, a group of CREW Boston members traveled to Marshfield for an afternoon of service at the Carolina Hill Shelter, a transitional shelter aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness for families in need. The event was planned by the Community Involvement Committee, and project coordinator and CIC member Bonny Doorakian worked with the shelter to obtain painting supplies and perennials for planting, with the help of generous donations from East Boston Savings Bank and Lowe’s. With these supplies and an afternoon of hard work, volunteers Despina Hixon, Chrissy Vincenti, Pat Cooper, Anne Sodergren, Jessica Park, and Gayle Simmons, along with Bonny, were able to make a big impact at the shelter, sprucing up the grounds with newly-planted flowers and brightening the living room with a new coat of paint.
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On Tuesday, June 27th CREW Boston committee members were honored for their hard work and commitment to the various committees that make CREW Boston successful. The event was held at the beautiful Society of Arts + Crafts in the Seaport and while networking, members were able to see the works of Tanya Crane, Janice Jakielski, and Julie Morringello, the 2017 Artist Awards winners. We heard from Fabio Fernandez, Executive Director of the SAC to learn more about the organization and its roots starting in 1897.
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Over 30 women joined CREW Boston at Granite Links on a beautiful summer evening to improve their swing and short game. The participants rotated through three stations including full swing, chipping and putting while being instructed by Granite Link's golf pros. Players of all levels benefited from the clinic and became more comfortable with their golf skills. It was a perfect summer evening to enjoy the gorgeous view of Boston's skyline and network on the Crossing Nines Patio & Bar following the clinic.
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Michelle Apigian of ICON architecture gave an overview of The Distillery in South Boston, the region’s first passive house apartment building, as part of the Housing and Community Development Committee’s annual Project Tour event. Attendees also toured the Patriot Homes and ended the evening at Coppersmith for networking.
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