Program Archive
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2010 Program Schedule
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| January 2010 | Economic Development – What’s Happening in Suburban Maryland – 2010 January 13, 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting $35 CREW Member | $55 Non Member McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant |
| February 2010 | CREW Maryland presents Mark Bisnow Thursday, February 11 | 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting Due to weather conditions the Mark Bisnow event scheduled for this Thursday morning, February 11th, has been postponed. Once we have more details we will provide them to you. We hope that all of you are safe and warm. Networking in the 21st Century Join Mark Bisnow – entrepreneur, businessman and publisher of the Bisnow Real Estate Newsletter- at a CREW Special Event. Please note that this special event with Mark Bisnow is on THURSDAY, February 11, at McCormick & Schmick’s. The program will begin at 8:00 am sharp. Mark will lead an interactive discussion with CREW members and real estate leaders about the changes in networking habits and preferences over the last several years. This program is for you, by you; we want you to be involved. All attendees are encouraged to bring questions for Mark and for other attendees about networking at events and online. Also, bring your examples of success stories with the “new media” and/or old-school networking techniques. Space is limited, so register early. McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
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| March 2010 | The Impact of TARP Funds on the Local Economy Wednesday, March 10 | 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting Join us for a valuable discussion with experts in the field. Hear an overview of TARP with specific focus on programs designed to support commercial real estate and mortgage based securities markets, as well as SIGTARP’S efforts to police fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars. Listen to the impact the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has had on our region, both with respect to Real Estate and wider ranging ARRA opportunities. Hear Christine L. Romero, Chief of Staff, SIGTARP-Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and Norman Berthaut, Business Development Specialist, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, as they take us through the regulatory maze towards economic recovery. Leave this event well informed about the tools that are helping to stabilize the region’s economy!
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant Cost: $35 CREW Member | $55 Non Member NETWORKING AND INDOOR GOLF Calling all men and women golfers, CREW members and non-members, whether you like to compete or just hit the ball for fun – do not miss this event. Come out to play, network and enjoy some good food and drinks!
Cost: Members-$55.00 | Non-Members-$65.00 For more information regarding TopGolf and directions to their facility go to: |
| April 2010 | MD State Legislature Wrap-up WHAT HAPPENED IN ANNAPOLIS: End of Session “Report-out” April 21,11:30 am (Registration and Lunch available | 12:00 noon Program) The Maryland State legislative session will end with a flourish at midnight on April 12th – Do you know how State Legislators’ actions will affect you and your business activities- Probably NOT. Hear it first hand and hot off the press: Cafe 1894 Cost: $35 CREW Member | $55 Non Member |
| May 2010 | Speed Networking A Quick Way to Make New (Business) Friends! Wednesday, May 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an evening of fast-paced Speed-Networking! Quick is the optimum word as you enjoy a delicious load of appetizers and drinks before you embark on a productive round of speed networking. This unique approach to jumpstarting relationships will allow you to quickly introduce yourself to fellow attendees, pitch your business and move on to the next person. We will convene at downtown Kensington’s delightful Cafe 1894. This fun format allows participants to meet more people and make more contacts in one evening than a typical networking event. Enjoy a round of drinks and numerous appetizers before we begin speed networking. After you’ve met everyone, we’ll serve up well-deserved desserts and coffee and count how many new friends we’ve all made! Cafe 1894 Cost: $25 members/$35 non-members | Cash Bar
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| June 2010 | June 23 — Evening at the Vineyard Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 pm Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard 18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 Cost: For this event only, guests will pay the member pricing of $35 | Price includes wine tasting and light appetizers. Cash wine bar to follow tasting MEMBERS: Bring a guest and receive a free souvenir wine glass. |
| July 2010 | CREW Fashion Event/Luncheon at Bloomingdale’s Wednesday, July 14 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Why Not Look as Successful and Capable as You Feel? In this program, the fashion experts at Bloomingdales will show us how to “dress for success” as the seasons change from summer to fall, and will provide us with simple tips on transforming our outfits from our daytime work environments to our evening social and professional events. A sit-down lunch will be provided by Washington, DC?s elite Ridgewells caterers. Attendees will also be informed about private SALE events to make these new looks more affordable. You will not want to miss this fun but important program that can help you ensure that your appearance is helping you obtain and retain clients and is accurately reflecting the successful and competent person that you are! Bring a friend! Bloomingdale’s – 5300 Western Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (map) Cost: $35 CREW members | $55 Non-members
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| August 2010 | Crew National Capital Committee and Leadstar Webinar – How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge Thursday, August 5 | 1:00 pm Being a leader is not about a job title ? it is about your ability to influence outcomes and inspire others. Participants who experience the How to Lead When You are Not in Charge webinar will learn four actionable ideas on how to:
The How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge webinar is presented by Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch, who share their leadership experiences as Marine Corps officers in their best selling business book, Leading from the Front. Both women are also the co-founders of Lead Star, a leadership development firm that provides training to companies and organizations like Accenture, the US Senate, Cisco Systems, ESPN, and Michigan Works! Association. For more information on Lead Star, visitwww.leadstar.us. Cost: $35 Per Line | Members only event If you would like to participate, but will not be able to attend during that timeframe, a playback line will be offered to you.
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| September 2010 | Montgomery County’s Newest Master Plans Germantown, White Flint and Great Seneca Science Corridor Wednesday, September 8 | 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting Please join a distinguished panel of speakers who will outline the recommendations and implementation strategies of the Germantown Sector Plan, White Flint Sector Plan and the Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan, all adopted in 2010. Each plan focuses on a different element of Montgomery County’s demographics and geography, yet each encourages “smart growth” by focusing on redevelopment and reuse of existing sites. The panelists will present an overview of each plan individually and how each fits into the greater changes coming to the County. Make sure you are up to date on the new land use policies in Montgomery County as they move forward into reality. What do these plans mean for YOU and how will their staging components affect the ability of property owners to move forward! Don?t miss it! Cafe 1894 10417 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895-3905 (map) Cost: $35 CREW members | $55 Non-members See the Great Seneca Science Corridor via a Limited Edition Bus Tour Join us for a guided bus tour of the Great Seneca Science Corridor led by Nancy Floreen, President of the Montgomery County Council, and Elaine Amir, Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Montgomery County. The tour begins at The Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus with an introduction to the Sector Plan from the key players involved, as well as a special discussion from Lynn J. Langer, President of Women in Bio, about the opportunities for the bio-tech industry in Montgomery County. The bus tour will circle the Great Seneca Science Corridor. Our speakers will identify existing bio-tech and technology users, as well as opportunities created by the Sector Plan for new development. The tour will begin at Gilchrist Hall on the JHU Montgomery County campus and include the site of the National Cancer Institute. 10:00 am – 11:30 am Cost: $45 CREW members | $65 Non-members Downloadable Flyer | Register Online Register by 09.21.10 Women in Real Estate: How Far Have We (Really) Come? Listen to a generationally diverse panel of successful women whose experiences will be drawn against the preliminary results of the soon-to-be released Women in Commercial Real Estate 2010, an independent benchmark study commissioned by CREW Network� that has evaluated pay and promotion levels for entrants into the commercial real estate field. This event will also highlight and welcome this year?s new members of CREW Maryland Suburban. It will focus on the value of CREW as a networking organization and will also touch upon the findings of Glass Ceiling or Sticky Floor; The State of Women?s Advancement in Commercial Real Estate, a study conducted by CREW Network during 2009 which sought to ascertain the status of women in the real estate arena. Please join our panelists for an interesting lunchtime presentation and interactive conversation all about women! Panelists:
Lunch event – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Cost: $35 CREW members | $55 Non-members Speakers:
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| November 2010 | Recession? Recovery? Or Reality! November 5 – A CREW Maryland Suburban and NAIOP Maryland/DC Event Join CREW Maryland Suburban and NAIOP Maryland/DC for an expert examination of current economic conditions, the outlook for 2011 and its impact on the regional commercial real estate industry. Will the results of the mid-term elections impact the economic forecast and the business environment? This event will provide you with the insight you need as you prepare for 2011 and is one event you cannot afford to miss. 8:00 am – 10:00 am Cost: $60 CREW/NAIOP members* | $90 Non-members |
| December 2010 | Holiday Party December 8 – 6:30-8 p.m Members Only Holiday Party Miles & Stockbridge, 11 N. Washington Street, Suite 700, Rockville, Maryland 20852 (map) Cost: $20 CREW Members |
