CREW Portland

Have you finalized your sponsorship plans for 2025? Show your support for your employees and colleagues by becoming a CREW Portland Annual Sponsor. Help women and other underrepresented groups in the CRE community access opportunities for success in commercial real estate while showcasing your business to CREW Portland's 230+ members and a network of 3,000+ local CRE professionals. Make a meaningful impact and align your company with diversity, leadership, and professional development in 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/gHJgAdih to learn more and secure your spot today!

⏰ The countdown is on! Don’t miss your chance to join us at CREW Portland's 30th Annual Forecast Breakfast on January 10th. Keynote Speaker: John T Chang of Marcus & Millichap, with insights on Portland’s economic health Panel Moderator: Suzanne Stevens, Portland Business Journal Editor Panelists: Heather Davis, CEO of the Portland Timbers Marshall Foster, Director of the Seattle Center Jessica F. Elkan, Executive Director of the James Beard Public Market This dynamic event will explore how music, sports, and dining are transforming cities and offer a hopeful vision for Portland’s future. Register today at crew-portland.org/calendar to secure your seat! #CREWPortland #ForecastBreakfast2025 #PortlandRealEstate #Leadership #Networking

Congratulations to CREW Board President-Elect Caitlin McCann on her new role as Business Development Manager with PointNorth Consulting! PointNorth is a woman- and minority-owned firm dedicated to strengthening communities through strategic communications, community development, and public outreach. In her role, Caitlin looks forward to contributing to PointNorth’s impactful work in partnership with diverse communities and public agencies. Making moves in your CRE career? One of the benefits of CREW memberships is utilizing our network to promote your professional accomplishments. Whether you've moved companies, been promoted to a new role, or hit a milestone you're excited to share, we'll help get the word out! Email crewportland@gmail.com to learn more. #CREW #Networking #CRE

Thank you to all who attended our sold-out December fireside chat luncheon, "Rising FEMpires." Local CRE leaders Kira Cador, president of Rembold, Megan Howard, owner of Tandem Property Management, and Dayna Kim, BSN, RN Corporate Project Manager at Central Bethany, touched on the challenges and benefits of taking the helm of their family businesses, delving into the ways they handle inheriting business relationships, sharing responsibilities among siblings, making decisions strategically despite emotional ties, and growing their parents' legacies. President Krystal L. led the group through a dynamic conversation and audience questions, wrapping up our 2024 luncheon series with a thoughtful and engaging speaker panel. Congratulations to our 2024 Programs Committee on a successful year of impactful events! And don't forget to get your tickets for our 30th Annual Forecast Breakfast, featuring: - Keynote Speaker: Marcus & Millichap's John T Chang, who will present on Portland’s economic health with comparisons and updates specifically discussed at last year’s event. and a panel moderated by Suzanne Stevens, Portland Business Journal Editor, comprising: - Heather Davis, CEO of the Portland Timbers - Marshall Foster, Director of the Seattle Center and responsible for overseeing the revamped Seattle Waterfront -Jessica Elkan, Executive Director of the newly announced James Beard Public Market Visit CREW-Portland.org/calendar to register for the January 10th event!

CREW Portland’s Programs Committee Holiday White Elephant Gift Gathering hosted by Katie Hunter and Fortis Construction, Inc. at their new office at Water Tower in John's Landing! We toured their space, enjoyed bubbles & snacks, exchanged gifts from local shops and celebrated all of 2024’s programs (luncheons, a professional development training workshop & a project tour 😉). This group has taken turns pitching their ideas, building curated panels, leading programs from concept to fruition with average audiences of 140, moderating discussions, and establishing a place of education, community outreach, and business connections for our membership and allies. 👏👏👏 to Marissa Meisner & Quinn Randall for our committee voted Program of the Year, September's Hammering out the Future of Workforce Development in Construction and Trades with panelists Carolina Cano, Meghan Looney, Isis Harris, and moderator Amy James Neel! After 5 years involved in the Programs committee, I'm sure going to miss it! It's time to pass the torch to our 2025 knockout Programs leadership team Christine Zinkgraf, Emily Leonard, and Marissa Meisner! 🙌🏻

This #GivingTuesday Week (Dec. 1–7), join #CREW Portland in supporting the CREW Network Foundation! Donations of $25 or more can be made on behalf of fellow members, helping our chapter hit the 2025 Chapter Challenge 50% giving goal. Your contribution supports: 📚 Career Outreach Fund: Inspiring the next generation of women in commercial real estate through mentoring and educational programs. 🎓 Annual Canadian Scholarship Fund: Providing scholarships to Canadian women pursuing commercial real estate careers. Donate before 12/7 at https://lnkd.in/grvJnd_e. #CREW #CREWNetwork #GivingTuesday #Donate #Nonprofit #Giveback #Charity #Fundraising #Giving #Philanthropy #SocialImpact

Last call to register! Don’t miss your chance to attend CREW Portland’s December fireside chat lunch, Rising FEMpires, on December 5th. Hear from Megan Howard, Kira Cador, and Dayna Kim, BSN, RN as they share their journeys navigating legacy, leadership, and innovation in family-run commercial real estate businesses. Moderated by CREW Portland President Krystal L., this fireside chat is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Secure your spot now at CREW-Portland.org/calendar!

🎉 Join us in celebrating Hayley Mueller, CREW Portland’s 2024 Treasurer-Elect, for her recent promotion to Senior Advisor at Cresa! With a specialty in industrial and office tenant representation, Hayley’s strategic expertise and commitment to her clients make her a leader in the field. Visit our website to learn more about Hayley and how CREW Portland empowers its members to achieve professional success. 🌟 #CREWPortland #CREW #Networking #CommercialRealEstate

🎉 Congratulations to Kelsey Loverro, CREW Portland Marketing Committee Co-Chair, for being named a 2024 DJC Phenom! This prestigious award celebrates rising stars in the building industry who are already making a significant impact. We’re proud to have Kelsey as part of our CREW Portland leadership team, driving our mission to elevate women in commercial real estate. Discover how CREW Portland supports members like Kelsey in achieving career milestones and award nominations by visiting CREW-Portland.org/awards #CREWPortland #WomenInCRE #PhenomsAndIcons #Leadership

This afternoon, I had the honor of presenting the CREW Portland Bridge Award to three of our incredible members. We have an amazing group of intelligent women with amazing work ethic and a spirit of networking with one another in an effort to elevate the business culture in our region. Congratulations Jennifer Levy, Hayley Mueller and Melissa Hayden on your CREW Portland Bridge Award!