Members enjoyed a very upbeat and energetic lunch with Kathleen Joyce Kusiak. Kathleen talked about how she started her career in financial services, went on to do marketing and business development in the Commercial Real Estate industry, and is now a developer of office property and hotels. She attributes her success to these three tips: luck, staying visible and continually reaching out to your personal network. Each luncheon participant had a chance to tell her story and the overall consensus, was that everyone is enjoying their role in Commercial Real Estate.
CREW Boston members and members of the Community Involvement Committee mingled at a private wine tasting at The Wine Bottega in the North End. The event was to benefit CREW Boston's designated charity organization, Elizabeth Stone House. Surrounded by true, natural wines from Italy and France, the owner, Kerri Platt, went over 5 wines from Italy and described the vineyards, grapes and process. We also tasted select meats and cheeses from a local North End market.
The CREW Boston Public Strategies Committee (PSC) held an exciting & lively breakfast discussion with the two of the four women members of the Boston City Council, City Council President Michelle Wu and Councilor Anissa Essaibi-George. These key women are shaping the future of the City. They shared their visions and initiatives as well as their perspectives on growth and development, and why they are drawn to public service as elected officials. This dynamic discussion, one of the best attended PSC Breakfasts this year, was enjoyed by all.
Architerra principal and co-founder Ellen Watts and architect Caitlin Gilman presented Architerra’s winning vision for the Boston Living with Water Competition to the CREW Boston Sustainability Networking Group. The competition sought resilient design solutions to address the challenges of climate change and rising sea level in Boston.
Transportation is not what it is but what it does, Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack told CREW’s March 2016 luncheon attendees on March 10. It shapes and supports the economies of communities and the region, and it connects people to opportunities.
Listening is a core skill for both the Mentor and Mentee in any effective mentoring relationship. Listening on all levels; physical, intellectual, emotional and intuitive; creates a foundation to lead all facets of our lives. Mentors and mentees participated in a hands on experiential workshop and picked up a few listening tips and tools to enhance their personal and professional relationships with Jenn Tenczar Piacitelli, a professional coach and HR leader.
On Thursday, February 25th, over 75 CREW Boston members gathered in the KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market to meet our new members and honor our legacy members. Cara Nelson, President Elect and partner at DLA Piper LLP, kicked off the evening by welcoming everyone and encouraging new members to get involved by joining a committee. She even encouraged ALL members to get involved, as it is never too late to join a committee.
CREW Boston was excited to present a panel comprised of four CREW Boston Legacy members, Marianne Ajemian, Ileen Gladstone, Leslie Saul and Marianne Votta, leaders in the real estate community. The panel was moderated by CREW Boston immediate past president, Claudia Piper and there was time for attendees to ask questions and network. These amazing women participated in last year's Legacy Lunch Series, and we were delighted to have them together for an evening of candid discussion.
Over 50 CREW Boston members were hosted by Kathryn Lachelt Brown from Forest City and Kelly Flynn from Takeda Pharmaceuticals to tour the biotech lab research building just nearing completion of construction at 300 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge and they provided background about the development and the unique nature of biotech lab research space.
CREW Boston kicked off 2016 at the Hyatt Regency with a panel focused on the housing and growth policies that Massachusetts needs to implement in order to remain competitive as a state. Here are a few key takeaways from this panel, moderated by CREW Boston member Judy Jacobson, deputy director and general counsel at Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP).
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.
