Welcome Back Message from CREW Boston President - Time to Renew Your 2020-2021 Membership August 20, 2020 I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I also hope that you have found time to enjoy your summer, taking time to relax and re-energize for the year ahead. As President of CREW Boston, I would like to personally welcome you back for another exciting year of outstanding programs, networking and professional development. While we remain virtual for the time being, our commitment to providing excellence in programming and networking opportunities remains steadfast. Over the last four months, CREW Boston and CREW Network have provided three times as many programs as in a typical year – all of which were complimentary to CREW Boston members. As I mentioned at the Annual Meeting, our theme for 2020-2021 is Discovery. In these uncertain times, we are learning, adapting and moving forward. In an effort to acknowledge current challenges, we have increased and extended our early renewal discount through December 18, 2020.
Update your CREWbiz Profile Today! July 8, 2020 Have you put off updating your CREWbiz profile, don't wait any longer. It only takes a few minutes of your time but the benefit is worth so much more. Our members are connected to more than 12,000 commercial real esate professionals globally, representing nearly every discipline and with a complete CREWbiz profile, they will be able to reach you. To help, CREW Boston member and past CREW Delegate, Elizabeth Krol would like show how you how easy it is to update your CREWbiz profile in this "How To" video. If you have any additional questions or just need a little help, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Krol or CREW Delegate Karen Hurd as they would be happy to work with you.
Apply Today for 2020 CREW Network Virtual Convention Grant - Deadline to Apply is July 17 June 24, 2020 CREW Boston will be awarding 10 grants, each in the amount of $399, to cover the cost of the registration and all 10 grants will be awarded to CREW Boston members in good standing whether, or not, the member is a first-time attendee or if they have attended a Convention in the past. APPLY TODAY! The 2020 CREW Network Convention will be held virtually this year, accessible to everyone. Attendees will receive full access to all sessions live September 15-17 and on-demand for a limited time following the convention. There are more than 50 sessions to choose from, including 20+ small group, intimate learning and networking opportunities, and a closing keynote by Diane Keaton.
CREW Boston is a proud partner of the Boston CRE Summit on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity June 12, 2020 CREW Boston embraces all people and will continue our work to transform commercial real estate through greater diversity. We are a proud partner of the Boston CRE Summit on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. Learn more about the Summit at https://www.bostoneidsummit.com.
CREW Boston Annual Meeting - June 11, 2020 May 11, 2020 Due to the public health and safety concerns relating to the coronavirus pandemic, and to support the health and safety of our members, Notice is Hereby Given that the election of the nominees to the Board of Directors has been changed to a virtual-only meeting format. This means that members will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. The Annual Meeting will continue to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM Eastern, as previously announced. All members should register for the Annual Meeting by clicking here.
Check out CREW Network's Virtual Conversations April 14, 2020 CREW Network has held a number of Virtual Conversation Corner's from "Understanding an Economy in Crisis" with Spency Levy to "Rent Abatement Strategies" to "Global Health Crisis Delivers Unprecedented Headwinds - WIll Stimulus Save Us?" with Hessam Nadjii and members have access to all the recordings by logging into CREW Network Open Forum by clicking here.
CREW Boston is seeking members for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors March 27, 2020 As the world is battling the Coronavirus our sympathy and hearts are with everyone who has been affected. For that reason we have decided to extend the deadline to apply for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors to Friday, April 24, 2020. More details are below. Our member’s health and safety is our first priority and we want everyone to have the time needed to apply for the Board. We are in this together and we will come out of this on the other side even stronger, and we hope you will consider being a part of shaping CREW’s future. _________________ The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2020 - 2021 CREW Boston Board of Directors. Nominations will be presented to our membership for confirmation at the Annual Meeting on June 11, 2020. In addition, the Board of Directors is again accepting nominations from any current or past Board Member interested in serving as the 2021 - 2022 President, which will include serving as President-Elect for 2020 - 2021.
Update from CREW Boston President March 20, 2020 While the COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and evolving situation, the CREW Boston Board of Directors has been actively monitoring the situation with our sole focus on the health and well-being of our members. As a result, we have made the decision to postpone all CREW Boston events and all of our Committee meetings will be done via conference call, or Zoom at least through April 30th or until it is safe again to hold events/meetings again. We did not come to this decision lightly because there is so much excitement around the awards, but our members are our first priority and we want everyone to attend the event at a time when we can be assured of the health and safety of our colleagues and family.
CREW Boston announces 2020 Achievement Award Honorees December 23, 2019 CREW Boston is pleased to announce that the 2020 CREW Boston Achievement Awards will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston on the evening of Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each year at this special event, CREW Boston is joined by over 300 people from the Greater Boston real estate community to celebrate the professional achievements and public service contributions of some of CREW Boston’s most accomplished members.
CREW Boston's New Brand To Carry Us Into the Future - We are Stronger Together. November 12, 2019 Brand is not about the look of a logo or the words; it’s about how the brand makes us feel. With CREW Network's monumental 30th anniversary celebrated at the 2019 Convention, the Network felt it was time for a change and unveiled a new brand and logo, to tell their story and carry us into the future. Understanding the strength of the chapter in Boston and the impact CREW Network has on the industry, at CREW Boston's November Luncheon Program, CREW Boston unveiled the adoption of CREW's new brand to create one unified brand as we are stronger together. This fresh look and new visual identity represent the bold organization we are. It is modern, polish and sophisticated. It is professional and prominent. This logo will stand out as a statement to our intentional commitment to transform the commercial real estate industry.