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Board Meeting
Thursday, February 14, 2008
11:30 AM - noon Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Networking & Presentation
Thursday, February 21, 2008
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Central
7 Key Ingredients to Success
Featuring Lorin Beller Blake of Big Fish Nation.
Women are breaking trends in significant ways in the 21st century. Specifically, women business owners, we are seeing ourselves as having more power than ever before. And that has us creating substantial results. So find out what these women have in common that are growing significant successful businesses, have time to spend with family, and also take care of ourselves and have fun along the way! This CREW meeting will be sure to inspire you, motivate and hopefully even have you see more of your power to have it all.
Lorin Beller Blake is the founder of Big Fish Nation, a year-long business development program that leads entrepreneurs toward maximizing their lives and business goals using a unique combination of teleclasses and one-on-one coaching delivered by highly trained business coaches. As a Big Fish herself, Lorin understands the importance of a balanced well-being in order to have a big impact in the world. Author of From Entrepreneur to Big Fish: 7 Principles to Wild Success, Blake encourages readers to integrate hard core business skills with spiritual principles to break through that glass ceiling. Big Fish Nation recently established a media relationship with Pink Magazine you will find us online, in their magazine and in their eblasts as supporters of PINK Magazine, who works to empower women to be a success.
Like many of the Big Fish she works with, Lorin was ready to stop working for someone else, and make life work for her. She left the corporate world to pursue her dream of coaching fellow-entrepreneurs toward redefining their visions so they too can make a "big splash" in their lives and businesses. Lorin formed Big Fish Nation in 2004 and since then Lorin has been fulfilling her dream—sharing her Big Fish principals with thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide through her innovative program which as been promoted nationally as 'a Zen approach to business.'
The event will be located at:
Austin Woman's Club
708 San Antonio - Austin
Parking is available in the rear of the building accessed via Nueces Street.
Click here to register online so we can have a proper head count for the food & beverage order. Payment can be made by check, credit card or pay at the door.
Registration deadline is February 18, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. We will also accept walk-in's on a limited basis.
Cost is $40 for Members and $50 for guests/non-members.
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Dine Around Lunch
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months dine around will be held over lunch at the following location:
McCormick & Schmick's
401 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
236-9600
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, March 13, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Networking & Presentation
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
"4th Annual DIVA Panel"
The Capital Market Crisis: Its Effects, Predicting Trends and How to Compensate
Please join us for the 4th Annual Diva Panel to be held on March 19th, 2008 at Sullivan's Restaurant starting at 11:30 am. Our panel of speakers will address how the capital market crisis has affected business and what trends are they are seeing in the industry.
Featuring:
Nicki Tyler, Stewart Title of Austin
Adam Hauser, Brown McCarroll LLP
Kristin Gardner, CB Richard Ellis
Barbara Hobson, SNB Bank of Austin
The event will be located at:
Sullivan's
300 Colorado - Austin
Valet is at no charge but tip appreciated.
Click here to register online so we can have a proper head count for the food & beverage order. Payment can be made by check, credit card or pay at the door.
Registration deadline is March 17th, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. We will also accept walk-in's on a limited basis.
Cost is $25 for Members and $35 for guests/non-members.
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Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
5 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This month will feature a happy hour to be held at:
Opal Divine's Penn Field
3601 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
707-0237
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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CREW Connects New Orleans
Thursday, April 03, 2008
through Friday, April 04, 2008
LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this revered New Orleans proverb, it simply means…..let the good times roll! And that is exactly what New Orleans CREW has planned for the 2008 CREW Connects conference on April 3 & 4, 2008, in the Big Easy.
No conference in New Orleans begins without a celebration! Thursday evening, April 3, we will kick off the official opening of the conference with cocktails at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on historic Canal Street, which will be followed by Dine Arounds at some of New Orleans renowned restaurants.
Our conference theme this year is CREW Connects to the Future. Participating chapters will focus on the future of their specific market areas and the effect of the national/local economy in those markets. In addition to the panel presentations, we will have speakers from the financial and banking world at the Friday morning general opening session and at our luncheon session.
While the conference may end in the early afternoon on Friday, April 4, the fun will only have just begun! If you haven’t otherwise made you own plans to explore the City of New Orleans, New Orleans CREW is planning on taking the Dine Around to a whole new level. We have added, on Friday evening, a fantastic dinner at the Bourbon House Oyster Bar & Grill from which designated captains for this event will lead you to many of our famous and infamous watering holes or music venues for late evening entertainment!
So, if you have not already done so, mark your calendars for April 3 & 4, 2008, and visit the CREW Connects page on our website at www.neworleanscrew.org to register for a great conference and a memorable experience in the Crescent City!
We look forward to seeing all of you in April.
Glenda Barras
President
New Orleans CREW
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Board Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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Dine Around Dinner
Thursday, April 24, 2008
6 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be held in the evening at:
Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78701
322-5131
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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CREW Careers
Saturday, April 26, 2008
9 AM - 3 PM Central
"THIS OLD BUILDING"
Brought to you by:
KeyBank (Global Senior Partner)
Holland & Knight LLP (Global Partner)
McCarthy Building Companies (Global Associate Partner)
NAIOP (Global Associate Partner)
The Goodman Foundation
Brown McCarroll LLP (Local Partner)
CREW Careers invites you to participate in an exciting day of real estate development with the Girl Scouts. The CREW Careers committee partners with a non-profit organization to educate girls on real estate careers and its many facets. Your participation is necessary to make this a great day for the Girl Scouts this year! We need CREW members and experts in every field to solicit financial and in-kind support, to serve as advisors to the girls, to act as judges to review the projects the girls develop, and to represent every discipline of real estate. If you can assist in this worthwhile endeavor, please contact either Jennifer Sherrill 512-536-5249 or Angel Benschneider 512-328-8818 or any committee member.
We have planned the event for Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Our tour will begin at Frost Bank Tower, one of downtown’s premier office buildings and continue with a walking tour of the Second Street District, finalizing our journey at the Seaholm Power Plant. We will discuss multiple architectural styles and show the girls many examples along the way! The tour will be followed with lunch at Frost Tower while the girls develop their own designs of Seaholm with the guidance of our many volunteers. We will see lots of new development as we plan our way to Seaholm!
Please wear walking or tennis shoes on the day of the event. We will be both inside and outside on the day of the event.
Your participation is welcomed and appreciated. We look forward to having you.
CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE FLYER
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Texas Lures & Leaders Hosted by CREW Houston
Friday, May 02, 2008
through Saturday, May 03, 2008
Texas Lures & Leaders Annual Fishing Tournament provides an organized fishing competition platform for bringing Persons inthe Commercial Real Estate arena together in order to solidify existing business relationships, create new business opportunities and to educate/promote environmental conservation and preservation.
Net proceeds from the 2008 Texas Lures & Leaders Tournament benefi t Girls Inc. of Houston and the Texas Parks & Wildlife organizations. Girls Inc. of Houston is the local affi liate of the national nonprofi t youth organization, Girls, Inc., whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold through high quality educational programs. For more information on Girls Inc. of Greater Houston visit:
www.girlsinc-houston.org.
The stated purpose of the Texas Parks & Wildlife organization is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
INFORMATION: Lisa.Hankamer@cbre.com
713.577.1642
CLICK HERE FOR
FOR MORE INFO WITH REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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8th Annual Power Luncheon
Thursday, May 08, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
"8th Annual Power Lunch"
For the 8th year, Austin is proud to host the most powerful members of the real estate industry. Join your colleagues and Austin city leaders for a luncheon featuring Admiral Bobby Inman.
SPEAKERS:
Admiral Bobby Inman ~ United States Navy
"A Global Insight"
&
Gary Farmer ~ Heritage Title
Emcee
Brought to you by:
NAI Austin
Presented by:
CREW Austin
CCIM Central Texas
RECA
BOMA Austin
CTCAR
CLBA
ABOR
IREM
AAA
COST $35 per person or $450 for a table of ten
Click here to register online. Register soon because the event will sell out.
Located at the Four Seasons Hotel.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, May 15, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in Suite 1850 (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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Dine Around Lunch
Thursday, May 29, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be held over lunch at:
Louie’s 106
106 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78701
476-1997
http://www.louies106.net/
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Networking & Presentation
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
"BAT (Boogie Around Town)"
Featuring:
Tom Terkel - Cencor Realty
The Real Estate Council of Austin early this year unveiled its DAPR program (Downtown Austin Park and Ride) as a way to reduce vehicular congestion in Downtown Austin. The DAPR plan calls for the construction of 5 new municipal garages along IH 35 and MoPac and a rubber tired circulator system to move people to and from the garages and around Downtown.
Tom Terkel, President of RECA, will explain the background behind DAPR, the response to their proposal and how this all fits into the conversation about Downtown rail.
The event will be located at:
Sullivan's Restaurant
300 Colorado - Austin
Valet is at no charge but tip appreciated.
Click here to register online so we can have a proper head count for the food & beverage order. Payment can be made by check, credit card or pay at the door.
Registration deadline is June 15th, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. We will also accept walk-in's on a limited basis.
Cost is $25 for Members and $35 for guests/non-members.
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Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
5 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be a happy hour:
Cru – A Wine Bar
235 W. 2nd St.
Austin, TX 78701
472-9463
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. We encourage all members to attend!
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Networking & Presentation
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
"July Networking & Presentation"
Mario Espinoza of the Director of Community Development for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority will present.....
"Transportation Today: A Financing Dilemma"
Brief topic description:
Phenomenal growth in Central Texas and decreasing transportation funding are not a good match. The state and region are now faced with finding new funding sources to meet the growing commuter and mobility demands.
The event will be located at:
Sullivan's Restaurant
300 Colorado - Austin
Valet is at no charge but tip appreciated.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Registration is required so we can have a proper head count for the food & beverage order. Payment can be made by check, credit card or pay at the door.
Registration deadline is July 13th, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. We will also accept walk-in's on a limited basis.
Cost is $25 for Members and $35 for guests/non-members.
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Dine Around Dinner
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
6 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be at dinner:
Botticelli’s
1321 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
916-1315
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Profiles in Power 14th Annual
Thursday, July 24, 2008
8 AM - 2 PM Central
Save the date for the Austin Business Journal's 14th Annual Profiles in Power Awards and Leadership Seminar on Thursday, July 24 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
CREW Austin will be a supporting sponsor as well as have a booth at the event.
Profile in Power is a working woman of distinction that has gained recognition because she is a successful business owner or member of top management with a company of any size. If a woman that works for your company or a woman you know has demonstrated outstanding achievement in her career, balanced with community involvement, please nominate her for the Profiles in Power awards
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Dine Around Lunch
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be held over lunch:
Lamberts Downtown
401 W. 2nd St.
Austin, TX 78701
494-1500
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Friends Recognition...featuring Duck Soup
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
5:30 PM - 9 PM Central
"Friends Recognition & Membership Social"
Brought to you by:
Omni Bank
Join CREW Austin for its ground-breaking event to be held at the newly remodeled and totally awesome Austin Music Hall for an evening of networking, socializing, appreciation and introduction, all to the energetic and always entertaining tunes of Austin's own Duck Soup!
Silent Auction to be held (portion of proceeds from auction to be donated to CREW Foundation). Bring check book, cash and credit cards!
We encourage our members to bring potential new members and the person who brings the most eligible guests will receive a great prize!
FRIENDS BRING YOUR MEMBERS & MEMBERS BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
September 9, 2008
Networking from 5:30 pm with music @ 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Austin Music Hall
Parking is available on the street, in lots, or parking garages for minimal fee.
Cost will be $30 for members and $40 for guests. (deadline is 9-3-08 to register than the price increases by $10.00). Includes two drink tickets and heavy appetizers. Cash bar will be available.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED.
WALK IN SPACE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT $50 PER PERSON.
Click here for flyer that can be printed
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Board Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2008
10:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Annual Meeting (Members Only)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
Our annual members only meeting will be held at Sullivan's at 300 Colorado.
Agenda includes:
Election of Directors and Officers
Review of 2008 programs & accomplishments
CREW Network Convention & Marketplace October 15-18 in Houston
How can you get more involved in CREW and head up one of our terrific committees!
A look ahead at what's coming your way in 2009 including:
UCREW
CREW Careers
2009 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace in Boston
Golf Adventure 2009!
Informative and exciting programs
Online registration closed - limited walk in space available.
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Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
5 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be a happy hour:
Brown Bar
201 W. 8th St.
Austin, TX 78701
480-8330
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. We encourage all members to attend!
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, October 09, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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CREW Network Convention & Marketplace
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
through Saturday, October 18, 2008
To be held at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas. Those who wish to room with another Austin member or share transportation should contact Angel Benschneider of Bourn Partners so she can coordinate groups. Click here for flyer
Convention Details:
Challenging times call for us to tweak our game plans, pushing us to think creatively and respond more nimbly. But, with every challenge comes opportunity. We’re ready. Are you?
When you attend the 2008 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace, be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Our new interactive sessions, market forecasts and professional development series focus on showing you how to find opportunities – how to create the “new deal.”
In addition there is a trade show that is a powerhouse networking event where connections are made and deals are cemented. More than 70 exhibitors and 800 attendees will be on hand.
Join us for the commercial real estate industry’s PREMIER business event.
Visit the CREW Network for more information & to register.
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Ted Jones Presentation & Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
Economic & Real Estate Outlook
"Going Green 2008 – How to Make Green in a Changing Market Place"
CREW Austin presents a networking and luncheon presentation on October 22nd, 2008 at Sullivan's Restaurant in Austin featuring Ted C. Jones, PhD, Senior Vice President-Chief Economist of Stewart Title Guaranty Company.
Ted has spoke for CREW Austin in the past and is back by popular demand! This event will sell out!
Topics will include:
* The Green Initiative—perhaps the biggest consumer movement in a decade
* The housing market—are we at the bottom yet?
* Continued declining value of the dollar—what causes it and what are the long-run implications?
* The subprime fiasco—who do we blame?
Interest rates, inflation, energy costs and capitalization rates—the prognosis?
* Are we in a recession?
* It’s an election year—can anything good come out of this?
Ted C. Jones, PhD is the Director of Investor Relations for Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC) and also Senior Vice President-Chief Economist for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. He addresses the information needs of stockholders, conducts on-going research and supports economic and financial analysis for the company and its customers. Jones earned a PhD in finance with a minor in statistics and a master’s degree in land economics and real estate from Texas A&M University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University.
The event will be located at:
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Use the side entrance
300 Colorado
Austin, Texas 78701
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Registration deadline is October 18, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. We will also accept walk-in's on a limited basis.
Cost is $35 for Members and $45 for guests/non-members. This includes lunch, dessert and valet parking (please tip the valet attendant).
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CREW 5th Annual Golf Adventure
Thursday, October 23, 2008
1:30 PM - 8 PM Central
CREW Golf Adventure 5th Annual
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Brown McCarroll LLP
Thomas Properties Group - Hole in One
Frost Bank - 19th Hole Social
LandAmerica Commercial Services - Shirt Host
Birdie Hosts:
Planning Works, Inc
Integra Realty Resources
Bob & Kym Wunsch
Sunvison Electric, Inc
HOLE HOSTS:
Rosalie Keszler Consultants
Aquila Commercial
Opus West Corporation
JPM Carpet & Upholstery
Wachovia Bank N.A.
KDS Architecture/Interiors
Building Image Group
HPI, Inc
The 5th Annual CREW Austin Golf Adventure is scheduled for October 23rd, 2008 at Grey Rock Golf Club. (formerly Circle C Club)
Learn everything you didn't know you wanted to know about golf and network with a bunch of great golfers (term used loosely)!
And help CREW Austin support the CREW Careers program to be held in 2009 for young girls to learn about the commercial real estate industry.
Including: 9 holes of Golf with cart, Instruction, Fun, Shirt, Goodie Bag and Dinner with drinks!
$75 for members (late registration $100 after 10/12/08)
$100 for non-members (late registration $125 after 10/12/08)
$15 golf rental
1:30 Registration
2:00 Welcome & Golf Lessons
4:00 Tee Time (9) Nine Holes of Golf
6:00 Award Ceremony, Cocktails & Dinner to follow
7:30 - 8:00 Conclusion
Located at:
Greg Rock Golf Club
7401 Highway 45
Austin, Texas 78739
Directions from Austin:
The golf club is located in southwest Austin, just fifteen minutes from downtown. To reach the Club entrance, drive south on Mopac (South Loop 1) to Highway 45 and turn left onto Kendrick Boulevard. Proceed ahead and follow the signs to the club entrance.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
PLEASE NOTE WE NEED YOUR REGISTRATION BY 10/9/08 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE - OTHERWISE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECIEVE A SHIRT.
Please note that we assign teams prior to the tournament.
You will need to supply your own golf clubs - we can supply golf clubs for $15 (indicate on registration form).
Please contact one of our chairpersons with specific questions Donna Ripley of Grubb & Ellis or Lenora DuBose.
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Dine Around Dinner
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6 PM - 7 PM Central
CREW Austin features monthly dine arounds & happy hours to be held at local restaurants during the day or evening. This is a great networking event for members only to get to know other members in a casual environment.
This months the dine around will be held over dinner:
Maiko
311 W. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78701
236-9888
http://www.maikoaustin.com/
Contact Michelle Martin of MMartin Associates (dine around host) to reserve your spot. Seating is limited to 10 members.
Please be advised that each member is repsonsible for their own expenses.
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"Meet & Eat" Potluck Luncheon
Thursday, November 13, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Austin is pleased to invite our members to a networking event & potluck luncheon to be held in lieu of a November program. This is a MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT.
The event will be held at:
Frost Bank Tower
401 Congress Ave
11th Floor Conference Room
(Courtesy of Thomas Properties Group)
Each attendee is responsible for bringing one dish and a copy of the recipe (does not have to be Thanksgiving related items). We are requesting the following items (we will update this list as items are added):
Entrees:
Ro's Kicked Up Tuna Salad - Rosalie Keszler
Chicken Enchilada Casserole - Kathy Estes
King Ranch Chicken - Brenda Hindsman
Entree' - Charlie Dismore
Chicken Salad with crackers/bread - Susan McCambell
Brisket - Kathy Mayfield
Entree' - Kathy Carr
Side Dishes:
Pico De Gallo Salad with chips - Lisa Allen
Corn Casserole - Amy Ables
Baked Beans - Jinny Saad
Pumpkin Gnocchi - Sarah Scott
Broccoli Bake - Diann Cowling
San Antonio Squash Casserole - Linda Strickland
Queso & Chips - Amy Cooper
Jalapeno Cilantro Dip & Pesto Dip with veggies - Michelle Martin
Spinach Salad - Vicki McDonald
Green bean/corn salad - Jo Lyn Kallison
Desserts:
Kristin Gardner
Spice Cake - Gay Heavilin
Barbara Hobson
Breads:
Hawain Rolls - Lisa Allen
Broccoli Cornbread - Amy Ables
We will supply the drinks, cups, plates and utensils.
There is no charge to attend - just bring a food dish to feed approximately 10-15 people!
Can't cook? Then purchase something from Whole Foods, HEB, Restaurant, etc.
Please bring a can of food to be donated to Capital Area Food Bank.
Food must be delivered by 11:30 am.
Send email to Amy Ables if you plan to attend and what you will be bringing.
What a great way to network and start the holiday season!
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Board Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2008
3 PM - 5 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
6 PM - 10 PM Central
Mark your calendar for the CREW Austin Holiday Party to be held on December 3rd at the beautiful Austin Woman's Club Chateau Bellevue.
Fabulous appetizers to be prepared by Chef Guy Clenndenen of Austin Woman's Club and drinks (including wine, beer & tea/water) will be provided.
We will also recognize our 2008 board of directors, Friends of CREW and induct our 2009 board of directors.
We will have music and other entertaining activities.
This event is open to members and their spouses or partners and we encourage non-members to attend also.
Attire shall be cocktail or evening dress.
Click here to register online (payment by credit card, check or pay at the door). $30 for members & $40 for non-members.
Location:
Austin Woman's Club
708 San Antonio
Parking is available in the
rear of the building accessed via Nueces Street.
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Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2008
11:30 AM - 1 PM Central
CREW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 - 1:00 at 401 Congress Ave (Frost Bank Tower) in the 11th Floor Conference Room (courtesy of Thomas Properties Group).
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Bell-bottoms to bellwether (featuring Adam Hauser)
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2008/11/17/story17.html
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CREW Connection October 2008 (newsletter)
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs025/1101187013719/archive/1102303604261.html
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CREW 2008 Golf Pictures
http://crewgolfadventure2008.shutterfly.com/
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CREW Convention Review
2008 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace, Houston, Texas
By Rosalie G. Keszler, CCIM & Jinny Saad of Thomas Properties Group
Houston, Texas, October 15, 2008, was the official kick-off of Opportunities Rising: A New Day. A New Deal - 2008 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace that took place over three days at the Hilton Americas hotel in downtown Houston, Texas. Almost 700 people attended this year's convention. A contingency of CREW Austin members were on hand to participate and experience first hand the immensely invigorating and powerful connections made with our brethren CREW memberships across the country. CREW Austin had 21 people attending, a record number for our chapter. In the company of Jane Snoddy Smith, the 2009 CREW Network president, Kathy Carr, the 2008 CREW Austin president, and Jinny Saad, the 2009 CREW Austin president, were several CREW Austin officers, board of directors and seasoned members that attended the event. We also had several of our newest members come and see the benefit of the Network and enjoy three full days of building relationships and enhancing professional development., with a few of our newest members joining in. Special thanks to Jane Smith, Jennifer Sherrill and Amy Mitchell for inviting all Austin attendees to Fulbright & Jaworski's "Spa-tacular" event, an afternoon filled with relaxation AND networking!
In addition to all the fun that was had, attendees also received the latest trends, market forecasts, professional development tools and strategic innovations that will give them the edge they need over their competition.
This event is also where serious business connections were made, where solutions for challenging times were discovered and where top women and men influencing the major deals look for partners. If you did not attend the Houston convention, you can't afford to miss another one! Simply put, professionals who are better prepared and better informed than their competition have the advantage - as do their organizations.
Here are just a few benefits of attendance:
* Nearly 700 commercial real estate professionals attend - all are doing deals, all are looking for new deals. The connections you make will benefit your entire organization.
* In-depth market forecasts delivered by the experts
* Carefully planned education sessions that address current market challenges and solutions
* Targeted professional development sessions
* Marketplace trade show featuring more than 60 exhibitors
* Dedicated business networking events
* Learning excursions provide a street-level view of Houston’s development projects
The first evening's events included a First-Time Attendee reception followed by the Network Marketplace & Reception. The evening ended too soon for many of us! Day two was filled with sessions that covered many varied topics, with a few of our very own on panels - Angel Benschneider and Jennifer Sherrill, along with moderator Kathy Carr. More networking was done, new connections made, some fraternization accomplished. Dine-rounds and impromptu dinner connections were made. That evening was also the first CREW Foundation dinner held on the 60th floor of the Hines building in downtown Houston. What a fabulous event, the dinner was catered by a Master Chef, of which there are only 64 in the nation, followed by a live auction, all benefitting CREW Foundation. Final day 3 the morning came early for a few of us - but managed to make it to the morning's sessions on time. Several headed back to Austin mid-day, but some made it through the evening' Friday Night Celebration: "CREW Network Odyssey 2008: Blasting into the New Frontier". All in all, the week was a success. Now to carry on the momentum! It is an experience you don't want to miss, join us in Boston next year as CREW Network celebrates 20 years.
CREW Austin attendees included:
M'Lou Patton Bell
Angel Benschneider
Kathy Carr
Alex Castano
Anita Dabney
Jeannie De Fazio
Julie Echols
Kristin Gardner
Adam Hauser
Barbara Hobson
Rosalie Keszler
Mary Lawrence
Kathy Mayfield
Vicki Beal McDonald
Amy Mitchell
Jennifer Paisley
Yvonne Parra
Barbara Roeling
Jinny Saad
Jennifer Sherrill
Linda Strickland
For a recap of the presentations and post-convention materials, including a comprehensive attendee list, go to http://www.crewnetwork.org/EVENTS/2008Convention/generalinfo.php
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Rosalie G. Keszler, CCIM is the owner of Rosalie Keszler Consultants, a consulting firm offering due diligence and underwriting analysis services as the "in-house team" approach for the smaller-shop commercial real estate investor and developer.
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Give to CREW Foundation
8,000 Women Together Can Make a Difference
Imagine a world where women make a good living wage in a career where they are valued for their work and talents. Imagine every girl having access to the right supports and education that enables her to fulfill her career dreams.
CREW Foundation…Your Foundation is committed to supporting CREW Network in advancing the success of women in commercial real estate through charitable, philanthropic, and education programs.
CREW Network is now 8000 strong and growing. Just imagine what we could accomplish if every one of us were to contribute even $100 dollars to CREW Foundation to further the national philanthropic work of CREW Network.
Contribute today and together we can combine our voices and resources to create our envisioned world.
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Become a Friend of CREW 2009
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Ted Jones Presentation 10/22/08
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CREW Connection September 2008
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs025/1101187013719/archive/1102254352563.html
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CREW Golf Adventure 10-23-08
http://crewaustin.com/web227/eventscalendar/calendarevent48.asp?tCalendarEventId=1490
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CREW 2009 Leadership Annoucement
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ABOR Legal Issues Facing Commercial Real Estate 10-10-08
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CCIM Creative Formulas 10-3 & Marketing Session 10-9
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Texas A&M Market Forum 10-2-08
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IREM Forecast Forum 10-28-08
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CREW Members Working Together
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Building CREW Network One Loan at a Time
Story written by Kathy Mayfield and Jennifer Hayes of Capital CDC
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CREW Network Convention & Marketplace Oct 15-18, 2008
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Nikelle Meade - Profiles in Power Winner
The Austin Business Journal, in partnership with South Texas Money Management, L.T.D. has announced its 14th annual Profiles in Power awards and leadership seminar scheduled for July 24, 2008.
Our very own Jane Snoddy Smith of Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, as well as one of our newest members, Nikelle Susanne Meade of Brown McCarroll, have been named 2008 Profiles in Power winners. Jane and Nikelle were 2 out of 6 winners that were chosen out of 25 finalists.
Nikelle is a partner with Brown McCarroll L.L.P. here in Austin, Texas. Her practice includes representation of clients in the acquisition, leasing, sale and development of commercial and residential real estate properties, planning and implementing due diligence in connection with business and real estate acquisitions and dispositions, representation of residential builders in the development and acquisition of real property, representation of developers and residential builders in land use entitlement matters including annexation, zoning, subdivision, site planning and vested rights. Nikelle joined CREW Austin in July 2008.
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Jane Snoddy Smith - Profiles in Power Winner
The Austin Business Journal, in partnership with South Texas Money Management, L.T.D. has announced its 14th annual Profiles in Power awards and leadership seminar scheduled for July 24, 2008.
Our very own Jane Snoddy Smith of Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, as well as one of our newest members, Nikelle Susanne Meade of Brown McCarroll, have been named 2008 Profiles in Power winners. Jane and Nikelle were 2 out of 6 winners that were chosen out of 25 finalists.
Jane is a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. here in Austin, Texas. Her practice focuses on transactional law with a concentration in commercial real estate. Jane is currently serving as a director and the 2008 law conference chair for ISCS, is a director and the 2008 president elect for CREW Network, a past-president of CREW Austin, serves as secretary for Texas General Counsel Forum - Austin San Antonio Chapter, and has received professional honors including American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), Fellow (2008) and The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2007).
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Golf Adventure Marketing Opportunities
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Friends Recognition & Membership Social
9-9-08 Featuring Duck Soup at the Austin Music Hall
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Delegates Convene in Calgary
In spite of the challenging economy, the CREW Network organization and its chapters are experiencing tremendous success in terms of membership growth, programming and fundraising efforts. This was the key message delivered by CREW Network national leaders and leaders from the 58 chapters represented at the 2008 CREW Network Spring Council Meeting recently held in Calgary, Alberta.
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CREW Austin Demographic Survey
Provided by CREW Network
As promised during the recent CREW Network Council Meeting in Calgary, below please find our chapter’s individual results from the 2008 CREW Network Demographics Survey.
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Lisa Kelly Featured in REDNews
REDNews Asks: Do you have advice for our readers on securing a loan in the near future?
Kelly's reply: Be flexible and realistic. As credit markets have contracted, some lenders have toughened up their guidelines. Also, be realistic with appreciation rates and values. Those have slowed in some areas, as well.
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Globe Street REAL ESTATE FORUM Women of Influence
Jane Snoddy Smith will be nominated as a "Woman of Influence" to appear in the September 2008 issued of REAL ESTATE FORUM. Profiles will be of women of achievement who are helping to shape the commercial real estate industry. Those nominated must have a solid track record in the business-this can include both transaction volume as well as their contribution to the industry and/or their company's overall success.
Jane is currently serving as a director and the 2008 law conference chair for ISCS, is a director and the 2008 president elect for CREW Network, a past-president of CREW Austin, serves as secretary for Texas General Counsel Forum - Austin San Antonio Chapter, and has received professional honors including American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), Fellow (2008) and The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2007). Jane has published more than 25 articles on numerous topics and presented papers at the International Council of Shopping Centers U.S. Law Conference, the American Bar Association Annual Meeting, the Georgia Real Property Law Institute, Law Seminars International and the Texas Bar Advanced Commercial Real Estate Seminar.
Jane is a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. here in Austin, Texas. Her practice focuses on
transactional law with a concentration in commercial real estate.
Congratulations, Jane!
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CREW Foundation
The CREW Foundation mission is to support CREW Network in advancing the success of women in commercial real estate through charitable, philanthropic and educational programs.
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Austin Energy strives to power up fundraising for Opportunity Austin
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2005/01/17/tidbits1.html?GP=OTC-MJ1752087487
CREW Austin's SafePlace fundraising mentioned. From the January 14, 2005 print edition Capital Gains.
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Women in commercial real estate find empowerment in CREW members
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2004/12/20/focus3.html?GP=OTC-MJ1752087487
From the December 17, 2004 print edition
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Turning the page
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2005/09/12/smallb1.html
Runnels revives Flick Report, helps create avenues for women in commercial real estate. From the September 9, 2005 print edition.
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In-Depth Commercial Real Estate
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2005/12/05/focus8.html
Hurricanes Rita and Katrina wreaked havoc with widespread ramifications on construction, real estate and the cost of insuring businesses.
From the December 2nd, 2005 print edition Austin Business Journal
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Advancing the success of women in commercial real estate
CREW Network exists to advance the success of women in commercial real estate and is the professional association of choice for the most successful women in this industry.
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CREW Austin Member recognized with Prestigous National Safety Award
Greater Texas Landscapes, Inc., (GTL) a leading Austin-based commercial landscaping company, announced today it received the Vehicle Safety and No Loss Time Award from the Professional Landscape Network's (PLANET) annual Safety Recognition Program.
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State of the Region
"State of the Region" presented by Mine K. Yucel, Senior Economist and Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas
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Managing Corporate Real Estate Worldwide
Jane Snoddy Smith, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski (moderator)
Kathy Carr, Northern US/Canada Real Estate Manager, Freescale
Mary Manning, Dell
Corporate real estate presents unique challenges and opportunities for corporate clients, whether the facility is owned and developed by the company or leased or subleased from third parties. Effective management is critical to assure companies of the flexibility they need to grow and expand the business and to realize the benefits of mergers and spin-offs. The panel of experienced facility managers from Fortune 500 companies and inside and outside legal counsel will lead an interactive discussion of the ten best practices for corporate real estate management.
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Profiles in Power ABJ 13th Annual
CREW Austin was proud to be a supporting sponsor of the Austin Business Journals 13th Annual "Profiles in Power Awards & Leadership Seminar" held on August 2nd, 2007.
Two of our very own members were nominated as finalists as follows:
Nicki Tyler of Stewart Title (2007 CREW President)
Jane Snoddy Smith of Fulbright & Jaworski (2005 CREW President)
As a supporting sponsor we were allowed to have a display to gain exposure for our organization. This increases the visibility of CREW Austin. Special thanks to our volunteers for working the booth:
Anita Landwehr of Networking International
Amy Ables our CREW Administrator
Michelle Martin of Mmartin Associates
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Minding the Gap
During an eight-week period in the summer of 2006,
CREW Network chapters in 18 different cities participated in a survey titled Minding the Gap,which was designed to identify challenges facing women in achieving career advancement and compensation parity with their male counterparts in commercial real estate. The report highlights are available by clicking on title above.
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Top of the Title Ladder
She's been a secretary and a singer, a cancer survivor and a CEO. Not to mention Miss Austin 1970 -- by default (we'll explain). But despite her prominence as chief executive of Stewart Title Austin and involvement in a plethora of organizations, Nicki Tyler is as affable and genuine as they come.
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The Internet, Real Estate, Interest Rates, Bubblettes and the Economy
Ted C. Jones of Stewart Title presentation from October 16th, 2007 luncheon
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CREW Network President Elect from Austin
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP partner Jane Snoddy Smith was named national president-elect of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, an organization geared toward women in commercial real estate.
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Kathy Carr, President 2008
Kathy Carr, global real estate manager, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., has been named president of the Commercial Real Estate Women of Austin (CREW). In her new role, commencing on January 1, 2008, Carr will be leading CREW Austin's efforts to increase the organization?s membership, value and visibility.
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CREW Network Impact Awards 2008
http://www.crewnetwork.org/about/about_awards_frm.html
We are pleased to announce the CREW Network Awards Program for 2008. This program provides excellent opportunities to showcase the successes of CREW Network members, chapters and industry partners, while providing stronger branding opportunities for CREW Network.
Nominations are now being accepted for the CREW Network Impact Awards awarded in six categories:
Member-to-Member Business
Economic Improvement
Humanitarian
Career Advancement for Women
Industry Innovator
Organization of the Year
We would like to see at least ONE nomination from each CREW chapter nationwide!
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CREW Careers 2008
AUSTIN, Texas - On Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, some local Girl Scouts will get a first-hand look at careers in commercial real estate.
The event will be hosted by CREW Austin, Inc., an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in commercial real estate, in partnership with the Girl Scouts Lone Star Council. With more than 100 members, CREW will teach high-school age Girl Scouts about careers in all aspects of commercial real estate and related careers.
"By making young girls aware of the possibilities for careers in commercial real estate, you increase diversity within the industry and, more importantly, can make a real difference in these girls' lives," said Angelique Benschneider, principal of development for Bourn Companies and an event co-chair.
Click on the title above for full press release.
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CREW Reaches out to Young Women
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2008/04/21/daily42.html?b=1209096000%5e1626645&surround=etf
A local women's professional organization is trying to get a key message across to young women in Central Texas: commercial real estate isn't just a guy's game.
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No Cookies at Pink Hard Hat Event
http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/Default.asp?SecID=278&ArID=206916&
News 8 Coverage of the CREW Careers event held on 4/26/08 (sponsored by Brown McCarroll LLP)
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CREW Austin Member Profile - Success Story
As reported in the Austin Business Journal, nearly two years after a joint venture group, PRS Equities Ltd. Of Detroit and Walton Street Capital of Chicago, purchased it empty and kicked off a gradual renovation process, the 172,000-square-foot Capitol Tower building downtown is almost completely leased up. This is mainly due to an extraordinary team from Stream Realty, Matt Frizzell and CREW Austin member, Rachel Coulter.
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Making The Connection
First rule in real estate: Location, location, location - second: it is all about who you know to make things happen.
CREW Austin prides itself in creating a network which allows deals to happen. A great example of this is a deal submitted to us by Diann Cowling, CCIM with Quick & Company.
CREW member, Michelle Martin with MMartin Associates Inc., a consultant to Loomis Austin, an engineering firm, recommended Diann for the tenant representation assignment for Loomis' office relocation. Tom Loomis, also a CREW member and President of Loomis Austin required additional office space and needed the aid of a real estate professional in his search for a new office location. Once awarded the assignment, Diann Cowling then recommended Janna Paulson, with Peel Paulson Design, for design and programming services. Loomis Austin was previously in approximately 8,000 square feet but once the programming was completed it was determined that Loomis really need about 14,000 square feet. With the design phase completed and the location determined, Diann then recommended Sue Savage with Hurst Savage & Vanderburg L.L.P. to do the legal work for this transaction. Once the leases were executed and construction was underway of Loomis Austin's new corporate office, Kristin Gardner, with CBRE, was involved in the construction management of the tenant improvements.
One deal - six CREW Austin members - congratulations to a job well done.
Article submitted by Jinny Saad of Thomas Properties Group
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Diann Cowling - Member Profile
As Senior Associate Broker with Quick & Company Commercial Realty, Inc., Diann has successfully honed her specialty in tenant and buyer representation. She represents buyers and tenants of office properties, closing over 465 transactions generating more than $130 million in sales volume over the last 25 years.
Click on heading to read full article
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Networking at its Best!
The great benefit of CREW Austin and CREW Network is the large pool of resources you have at your fingertips including being able to refer other CREW members. You may not directly do every deal with a CREW member but chances are there is a connection there, here's a story that may inspire you to refer a fellow member the next time the opportunity arises.
Julianne Shively (pictured above on the left) with CB Richard Ellis referred a client to Rhonda West (pictured second from left) with West Commercial to list her commercial property in Marble Falls. Rhonda was awarded the listing and then referred the client to Barbara Roeling (pictured second from right) with Daniel B. Stephens & Associates to do the environmental and also referred Lenora DuBose (pictured at right) with Jackson Walker to do the legal work for the ultimate closing.
Although the sale of the project has not yet occurred, Rhonda is working on getting it under contract very soon. The property is zoned commercial and has three small parcels with two old homes. Sales price will be in the $165,000 range but irregardless of size, business was referred to other CREW members!
It is all about making those connections and creating those relationships to get the business done! Great job ladies!
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GEORGIA DUKE: Recognized as Woman Pioneer of the Title Industry
In celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) profiled several unique Texas women who pursued professional careers in the title industry when it was rare to do so. Those women best exemplify the spirit of "the pioneer" in their display of strength, determination, tenacity and commitment as they pursued their dreams of owning or managing a title company.
The TLTA has selected Georgia Duke, Austin division president, North American Title Company, and CREW Austin member, as one of its
distinguished women.
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