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CREW Boston and the New England Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) gathered at the newly opened rooftop gardens and Conference Center at 53 State Street for a discussion on Multi-Family Housing. Moderated by Don Bouchard with Lincoln Property Company, panelist discussed the state of supply, demand, construction costs and the forecast for the multi-family market in Greater Boston. Panelists included Tom O’Brien, Founding Partner and Managing Director of HYM Investment Group and a former Director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, Leslie Cohen, Principal, Chief Operating Officer of Samuel & Associates and Lauren O'Neil, Director of HFF.
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CREW Boston’s September luncheon featured Doug Poutasse of Bentall Kennedy, a Harvard-trained economic analyst and forecaster who shared his insights on mega trends in capital markets, the real estate industry and the overall economy. Overall, Poutasse said that the U.S. economy is poised for continued growth, with 2.5 million jobs created within the last year. However, consumers remain cautious and have decreased spending despite an increase in wages. Demographically, immigrants, baby boomers and millennials are key transformative forces in terms of labor markets, housing markets and consumption. The election does raise the risk of market uncertainty or policy changes but so far, the future looks bright.
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If you did not attend the CREW Boston Goes Gatsby Reception on July 28th, you missed a great event. Held at a newly opened high tech Sales Center for Pierce Boston in Fenway, the attendees had a chance to hear about one of Samuels & Associates latest (and tallest) projects, the Pierce Boston Tower and its effect on the Fenway neighborhood. Judy Nitsch shared details about the upcoming CREW Convention in New York City, and Gayle Bourdeau spoke about the CREW Network Foundation’s “A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody” evening event to benefit CREW Network Foundation that is scheduled for the Thursday night during the Convention. If you haven’t yet registered for the Convention, there is still time, and some of the excursions are still available.
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Following up on June’s CREW Boston Annual Meeting, and as motivation to FINALLY read one of these amazing women's books, the Entrepreneur Exchange Group held a discussion of luncheon speaker Carla Harris' 2014 publication, Strategize to Win. While we didn’t all manage to read the whole book in time, Carla’s words at the annual meeting certainly gave us plenty to talk about. Discussion of how Carla’s Pearls and strategies translate to entrepreneurs and small business owners was extremely insightful. We look forward to getting into some of these topics in future meetings.
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CREW Boston members joined forces with Events19 to host nine-holes of golf, followed by some lively networking, at Ipswich Country Club on Tuesday, July 19th. The weather was spectacular as players of all levels enjoyed an afternoon of golf on this outstanding Robert Trent Jones designed course. Through our various golf outings we hope to encourage members to start utilizing golf as another means of networking with colleagues and clients. And for those members who are still learning the game – to participate and become comfortable and confident in their skills.
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CREW Boston committee members enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Roof Top at Ink Block in June. It was an opportunity for the organization to say thank you to all of the volunteers that work tirelessly to make CREW Boston great! Members were given tours of the interior spaces at Ink Block along with enjoying cocktails, hors devours and great conversation on the roof top poolside patio. The evening was capped off with lots of amazing giveaways for attendees. Thanks to all the members and friends of CREW Boston that contributed to this great event!
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CREW Boston's June luncheon and annual meeting at the Boston Harbor Hotel featured Carla Harris, vice chairman of global wealth management, managing director and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley. Carla, who is also the author of Strategize to Win and Expect to Win, inspired attendees with Carla’s Pearls, valuable lessons she’s learned through her successes and failures during a long career as a woman on Wall Street. Carla drove home the importance of not only surviving in the workplace, but thriving. She also provided key insight on how to get out of bad situations and achieve success despite any type of environment.
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In June we were joined by 2016 CREW Boston Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner -- and founding member of the Entrepreneur Exchange Networking Group – Lynne Sweet who spoke about her CREW Boston Involvement and Career Path. Building on the analogy from her acceptance speech, of the lobster which must molt its constrictive shell when it becomes uncomfortable, she shared that she felt constrained working in large company. Entrepreneurship was in her blood and starting her own company gave her the freedom to pursue her professional interests and “grow a larger shell.”
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After a successful March event the Community Involvement Committee voted to host a second Wine Bottega opportunity. On Wednesday, June 15th CREW Boston members and CRE guests gathered in the downstairs private tasting room at Wine Bottega, where Owner, Kerri Platt shared a collection of limited vintage natural wine.
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The 2016 Mentor Program wrap up lunch on June 15 celebrated the success of the program, which this year included 30 matches, both peer to peer, and mentor / mentee. Attendees enjoyed lunch and networked in the brand new Kimball Office showroom located at 70 Federal Street with refreshing views overlooking Post Office Square.
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