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CREW Chicago 2013 Industry Leadership Dinner
By Victoria C. Pierce, CBRE Inc. The Chicago Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) hosted the 2013 Industry Leadership Dinner on February 27, 2013 at the Standard Club. Each year CREW Chicago members recognize an innovative and influential leader who has contributed significantly to the growth and prestige of women in the commercial real estate industry. The event includes a reception, dinner and a brief program lauding the honoree. This year, Lauralee Martin (photo below, right), CEO Americas of Jones Lang LaSalle, received the coveted Industry Leadership Award. The event featured a conversation between Ms. Martin and Collette English Dixon (photo below, left), Principal – Transactions at Prudential Real Estate Investors.
These two distinguished women in the industry discussed the fact that, although there are increasing numbers of women in commercial real estate, few hold executive-level positions, and women CEOs remain an anomaly. Ms. Martin remarked that the most important thing she can do to advance the success of women in commercial real estate is to coach, versus mentor; noting that the best coaches she has encountered naturally create a reciprocal relationship with their advisees. Lauralee shared how confidence, a sense of humor and doing something she loves have been important in her career path. She also offered her opinion of the past, present and future status of the commercial real estate industry. CREW Chicago Prospective Member Event
Over 75 women braved the winter chill to attend an informational event for prospective CREW Chicago members held on January 24, 2013, at Toni’s Patisserie and Cafe (65 E. Washington Street in Chicago). Attendees were able to mingle with CREW Chicago officers, directors and committee leaders to hear firsthand about the many benefits that membership can offer, all while enjoying a glass of wine and a variety of delicious gourmet treats. Hats (and gloves) off to our Membership Committee for organizing a truly enjoyable event! University of Chicago Campus and Community RevitalizationDecember 2012 Program Review: By Jennifer M. Tammen, The Tammen Group
Hotels - Focus On ChicagoJanuary 2013 Program Review: By Amanda Coupe, MB Real Estate
Mr. Mandigo opened the event with an informative and comprehensive overview of Chicago’s hotel market landscape and the way our market fits into the national hotel scene. Metro Chicago has the third largest hotel market with 108,000 rooms and has maintained a lifetime average of 65-75% occupancy with only one tenth of the convention and tourism budget as the largest national hotel market. 2012 Annual Meeting Breakfast and Recognition AwardsOn December 5, 2012, CREW Chicago members gathered in the Fifth Third Bank Auditorium for the 2012 Annual Meeting Breakfast and Recognition Awards. By popular demand, Laura Sterkel from the Career Transitions Center returned to speak at this event. Laura’s presentation, though brief, was full of innovative and practical ideas for leveraging our connections and using our network. More Articles... |
Attendees of CREW’s December 13, 2012 lunch at the East Bank Club were given an overview of the role that institutions play in the role of community development, as illustrated by the revitalization of the Hyde Park neighborhood spearheaded by the University of Chicago.
The room was packed for the CREW January Networking Luncheon held on January 23, 2013, featuring an overview of the state of the hotel market in Chicago. Our expert panel was led by Theodore R. Mandigo (photo left) of TR Mandigo & Co. Hotel Consulting Firm, and also included Deanna Quan (photo center) of Chartres Lodging Group and Brian Cooney (photo right) of Hostmark Hospitality Group.