MNCREW

We are so grateful to all our members for making MNCREW an exceptional community of industry leaders! ?? As 2024 comes to a close, don't forget to renew your membership for another successful year. https://ow.ly/7i5K50UgkFm ?? If you haven't joined yet, now is the perfect time to gain benefits for all of 2025, including business connections, leadership development opportunities, and access to CREW members in your market! https://ow.ly/E9gF50UgkFl #CommercialRealEstate #WomeninCRE

Thank you to everyone who came to our November program celebrating the opportunities in our cities! On top of the insightful discussion, this event had many exciting activities to wrap up our 2024 programs. ?? New members welcomed attendees at check-in: Trista Leach, Hannah M. & Lakyra Muenzhuber. ?? Custom sugar cookies from our premium sponsor, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ?? A special introduction of our speakers by Sarah Bennett, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. ?? A custom spice blend and cheeseboard gave away from our event sponsor, Cambria. Thank you once again to our speakers: Erin Fitzgerald, Willow Peak; Ben Shardlow, mpls downtown council; Joe Spencer, Saint Paul Downtown Alliance; and Anna Coskran, NTH, Inc. Looking forward to another great year of programs in 2025!

"To this day, when someone asks about my association involvement, MNCREW is always the first organization I bring up because of how much it has shaped my career." This month's member feature, Jenna Doege, Knutson Construction Services, is a member of the Communications Committee and attends as many MNCREW events as she can. She credits MNCREW connections with finding her current role, and loves the support and inspiration through membership. Thank you Jenna for all your contributions to MNCREW!

MNCREW in CREW Network news! ??? Read how MNCREW connections, both established and new, brought together a challenging project for Heather Hoffman CHC, CM-LEAN of Commercial Drywall, Inc. & Powersource Construction. From price negotiations to branding, MNCREW members shine in "Strength in Numbers: MNCREW's Collaborative Power" by Chelsey Klasnich, MBA, American Drapery Systems: https://ow.ly/CBJg50UaaJB Featuring: Ashley Moen, Savills North America; Christy Lewis, Mint Roofing; Barbara Chirinos and Christeen Hennes, Old Republic Title; Roseanne Hope, Hope Law; Andrea Fazendin, Art Partners Group; and Elena Branca, Newmark Minneapolis. #CREWnetwork #CommercialRealEstate

This week! Show some ?? to the Twin Cities Metro Area and discover exciting opportunities with innovative plans in commercial real estate. Our amazing speakers will share the next chapter of these cities with you! November 20, 11:00 AM, Mosaic Venue Register here: https://ow.ly/qESU50TVkPw Featuring Erin Fitzgerald, Willow Peak; Ben Shardlow, mpls downtown council; Joe Spencer, Saint Paul Downtown Alliance; and Anna Coskran, NTH, Inc.

Sending a big MNCREW welcome to our newest members! ?? Jodi Alperin, CertaPro Painters of Twin Cities East Tia Jacobs, Sherman Associates Gracie Jensen, University of Minnesota

We want to recognize our Harriet partners: Colliers Mortgage, Greiner Construction, Kraus-Anderson and Ryan Companies US, Inc.! You are helping us create business connections, leadership development opportunities, and more for women in CRE.

We had a fantastic Grit + Gumption event last week! ?? Our three amazing speakers shared their unique professional journeys and experiences to an eager group of listeners, ready to take their own paths in the CRE industry! The Rising Leaders Committee did a phenomenal job bringing this all together. ?? ?? Thank you once again to Melanie Baumhover, AIA, BWBR; Jacki Christopher, Ryan Companies US, Inc.; and Cathy Schmidt, MBA, LEED AP, Stahl, for your time and captivating presentation. ?? A special thanks to our sponsors: Greiner Construction, KOMA, Merchants Capital, and Mint Roofing; along with Continua Interiors for the venue.

Before doing scary things, learn what we need to get right within ourselves first in this humorous and honest book by Awesomely Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Join us for a discussion about "Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual" on December 5 at Unmapped Brewery! All MNCREW members are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t read or finish the book. RSVP to [email protected].

You're invited to our open house! This is a fantastic time to meet other members and leaders of MNCREW and find out more about our organization. This event is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the group. RSVP to [email protected].