Dec
10
4:00 PM16:00

2024 Holiday Charity Event

Once again, CREW Greater Akron is hosting our Annual Holiday Charity Event to support a local non-profit agency. This year's event will benefit Embracing Futures, Inc.!

Embracing Futures, Inc. is striving to make a difference in the lives of needy and underprivileged children in Summit, Stark, Portage, Medina and Wayne counties by providing financial assistance for orthodontic and other dental care, and oral health education for elementary school students.

Join us for a chance to give back and to celebrate this holiday season!

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Free venue parking on-site.

Location: The Trailhead at Cascade Lofts (21 West North St., Akron OH 44304)

Time: 4:00pm - 6-30pm

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If you have an item you would like to donate to the auction please fill out the linked form by November 15th.

Donation Form

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Oct
22
7:45 AM07:45

CREW Greater Akron Annual Commercial Real Estate Forum

Join us for this year’s Annual Commercial Real Estate Forum as we focus on economic

development and opportunities in our Rubber City. Our presentations will start with a

lively, honest and easy-to-understand analysis of our economic state locally, regionally

and nationwide. We’ll follow with a panel discussion on economic development

initiatives taking place here in Akron. Last, we’ll launch into a deeper examination of the

region’s polymer industry from a government, education and private sector perspective.

Click the link below to see the full agenda and speaker line-up and register.

Location: Bounce 526 S. Main St., Akron OH 44311

Time: 7:45am - 11:45am

Date: October 22, 2024

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Sep
19
11:45 AM11:45

Urban Nexus: Sustainable Development and CRE Lunch and Learn Event

Whether you are a real estate developer, urban planner, architect, or sustainability advocate, this lunch and learn will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to drive sustainable development in your projects.

Panel Moderator:

Katie Hauser, Account Executive - Northern Ohio, Interface

Panel Speakers:

Melinda Scalfaro, Partner, SōL Harris/Day Architecture

Casey Shevlin, Director of Sustainability and Resiliency, City of Akron

Kyle Julien, Director of Planning, City of Akron

Cost:

$20 for Members / $35 for Non-Members (Includes lunch)

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Aug
27
3:30 PM15:30

Market 42: Reveal, a special Early-Access Insider's Tour - MEMBERS ONLY

Join CREW Greater Akron members for a special early-access Insider’s Tour prior to Brunswick's Market 42's expected opening in October 2024!

Market 42 in Brunswick, Ohio, is a local farmers market that features a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal foods, and handmade goods. It provides the community with access to local products and serves as a gathering spot for shoppers looking to support small businesses and enjoy a unique shopping experience. The market plans to host frequent events, live music, and other activities, making it a vibrant addition to the Brunswick area.

Join members of CREW Greater Akron as they get a glimpse of this exciting development prior to its October 2024 public opening. Hear from the owner, Nick Kyriazis, as he tells the group his vision and how he and his partners made it become a reality.

When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 3:30-5:00pm

Where: Market 42, 2099 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

Cost: Available to CREW Members only at no cost!

Parking: FREE surface lot parking. Details will be sent prior to the event.

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Aug
1
8:30 AM08:30

CREW Greater Akron New Member Breakfast

This breakfast is the perfect opportunity to learn about the orgnazation and how you can get involved and benefit the most from joining committees and utilizing our network of professionals in the Commercial Real Estate industry.

Bring a non member guest along as well if you think they would be a good fit!

Location: Cohen and Company 3500 Embassy Pkwy, Akron OH 44333

Time: 8:30am-9:30am

Date: August 1, 2024

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Jul
11
8:30 AM08:30

Morning Momentum: Fueling Fitness and Wellness Through Coffee Conversation

Continuing this year's Coffee Talk personal wellness series, join us as we explore how to stay physically healthy thru fitness & nutrition.

When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 8:30am to 9:30am

Where: Rock Mill Climbing, Yoga and Coffee Bar: 677 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44304

Cost: FREE for CREW Members and Non-Members

Parking: FREE on-site parking.

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May
15
12:30 PM12:30

Annual Bus Tour

Join CREW Greater Akron for this year's Annual Bus Tour as we explore impactful projects in our community! This event not only highlights projects in various stages of development but also provides you with an opportunity for in-person tours and connections with fellow Commercial Real Estate professionals.

SPECIAL NOTE: This event is open to CREW Greater Akron Members ONLY until April 18th. WE EXPECT THIS EVENT TO SELL OUT FAST! Registration will open to other Commercial Real Estate Professionals on April 19th. The tour is limited due to bus capacity.

Time: 12:45pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Place: Hall of Fame Village

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Apr
24
3:30 PM15:30

Insiders' Tour - Valor Acres Brecksville

Join us for this fantastic event cohosted by CREW Cleveland

Join us at Valor Acres, the new residential, hospitality, and retail mixed-use development, located adjacent to the new Sherwin Williams R&D Center and perfectly situated between Cleveland and Akron in the City of Brecksville. Join CREW Cleveland and CREW Greater Akron to learn more about this innovative project from the women involved. 

The panel will feature: 

  • Monica Bartkiewicz – Economic Development and Planning Director, City of Brecksville

  • Mackenzie Makepeace – Director of Mixed-Use Development, DiGeronimo Companies

  • Karla Rodgers – Co-Chair of Real Estate, Calfee and Counsel for DiGeronimo Companies

  • Diana Strongosky – SVP Global Innovation, Sherwin-Williams

Enjoy networking, light appetizers, and a tour a completed portion of the development after the panel discussion. Each registrant will receive one drink ticket. Cash bar available after that. 

Location: Valor Acres 9000 Canvas Parkway, Brecksville OH 44141
Cost: $25 Members $40 Non-Members

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Feb
29
4:00 PM16:00

Leap Into the New Year with CREW

Join us for an unforgettable evening of bourbon tasting at Portage Country Club in Akron. Get ready to indulge your taste buds with a variety of bourbons and mingle with commercial real estate industry professionals.

Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just starting your bourbon journey, this event promises to be a delightful experience.

Members and Guests (even non-members) are welcome to join us. Invite your colleagues, customers or potential prospects. Whether they have an interest in bourbon or not, they will find ways to appeciate this popular spirit.

What is included in your ticket:

  • Cocktail or Mocktail to start the evening off

  • 3-4 bourbon tasting samples in a guided experience with David Kaminski

  • Hors d'oeuvres to enjoy over good company

Location: Portage Path Country Club
240 North Portage Path, Akron OH 44303

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Jan
16
8:30 AM08:30

All A-Board for the All-Members Board Meeting

Join CREW Greater Akron for our first Board meeting of 2024!

As a Chapter Member you are invited to:

  • Meet the People that make up the Executive Board and lead Chapter Committees

  • Participate and collaborate in Planning for 2024 Chapter business and activities

  • Be a part of the Progress we continue to make as a Chapter

When: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 8:30am to 9:30am

Where: Bounce Innovation Hub (526 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44311)

Cost: FREE for CREW Members

Parking: FREE surface lot parking. A parking pass will be forwarded following registration.

NOTE: This is a MEMBERS-ONLY event.

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Dec
5
4:00 PM16:00

2023 Holiday Charity Event

Once again, CREW Greater Akron is hosting our Annual Holiday Charity Event to support a local non-profit agency. This year's event will benefit Stewart's Caring Place!

Stewart's Caring Place provides a caring, relaxed environment to those of all ages touched by any phase or stage of cancer. We offer supportive programs and services at no cost for everyone.

Join us for a chance to give back and to celebrate this holiday season!

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Free venue parking on-site.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/718006214917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Nov
16
7:30 AM07:30

Annual Real Estate Forum

“You ready? Say it with me…show me the money!” Join us for this year’s Annual Commercial Real Estate Forum as we discuss where investments are being made in today’s commercial real estate environment. Our presentations will include an outlook on the state of the economy, local and regional market trends, how to prepare your site for redevelopment, and funding options to support your projects. Finally, our panel of experts will discuss changes in the lending and leasing landscape along with financing options for project success. “We’re just getting started on my list of things you need to know. You can take notes if you want to!”

SPECIAL NOTE: 3.0 hours of title, real estate, and legal CE credits are pending for this event

COST: $40 for Members / $60 for Non-Members (includes refreshments)

PARKING: Free parking is available at nearby surface lots

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/713833484167?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Oct
5
3:30 PM15:30

Behind the Bench: Insider's Tour: Oliver Ocasek Building Transformation

In collaboration with the area's economic development finance agency (Development Finance Authority (DFA)) and private developers (John Blickle, President of the Rubber City Arches chain of McDonald's restuarants and Paul Thomarios of Thomarios Construction), Oliver Ocasek Building, a former State building, was converted into the new location of the City of Akron's municipal courthouse.

Speaker(s):

Liz Blickle, President, OKSK

Bobby Johnston, Senior Director, Mann Parsons Gray Architects

Jana Call, Architectural Associate, Mann Parsons Gray Architects

Cost:

FREE for Members / $10 for Non-Members

Parking:

Broadway Parking Deck, 120 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308

Summit County Parking Deck, 200 S High St, Akron, OH 44308

*Keep in mind that the building's address has changed from 161 S High Street to 172 S Broadway Street. The new entrance to the building is on Broadway Street.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699052614187?aff=oddtdtcreator

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