Fellow CREW Boston mentors and mentees gathered for the 2021 Mentor Program Virtual Wrap-Up. During the event, past mentor participants talked about their mentor program experience and how they leveraged their relationships after the program. Additionally, members discussed some initiatives they hope to achieve with the mentor program going forward. Lastly, there was some time for virtual breakouts where pairs discussed what they have accomplished, what they have learned, and any additional goals they have created.
During this virtual event, CREW Boston and immediate past President Jill Sharif hosted a panel comprised of four Legacy members who are leaders in the real estate community. Kathryn Brown, Director, Real Estate of MIT Investment Management Company, Mary Knasas, Senior Planning III with Boston Planning & Development Agency, Dawn Neher, CFO of Cambridge Innovation Center, and Barbara Trachtenberg, Partner of DLA Piper LLP (US), shared their stories, reflected on pivotal moments in their careers, and relayed strategies employed as they’ve transitioned throughout.
CREW Boston’s Development Project Management Group hosted a virtual networking and peer advising event. Members discussed various topics including current challenges, inclusive leadership, and returning to the office – the new normal.
Immediate Past President of CREW Network Christine Gorham hosted members from all CREW Network Chapters in the Northeast for a virtual discussion on COVID’s impact on CREW Network and the services the Network provides its members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza138 St. James Avenue, Boston MA
Public
Join us at the 2025 Achievement Awards. Each year, CREW Boston is joined by the Greater Boston commercial real estate community to celebrate the professional achievements and public service contributions of some its most accomplished members.
Boston Harbor Hotel, Wharf RoomRowes Wharf, Boston MA
Join us as we showcase emerging women developers using real estate to create economic opportunities, drive equity, and foster transformational changes in communities across Massachusetts.
Boston Sand & Gravel180 New Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown MA
Members Only
Join the CREW Boston Design & Development Group for a behind-the-scenes tour of Boston Sand & Gravel, a cornerstone of the New England construction industry. All attendees must provide and wear full PPE.
Clarendon Hills Apartments34 North Street, Somerville, MA
Join us for an exclusive hard hat tour of the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment in Somerville, MA — a bold reimagining of affordable housing through community collaboration and modular innovation. Building community, one modular block at a time.
