Monthly Luncheons

CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach meets monthly at rotating
locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton and
West Palm Beach. Monthly meetings are after business hours
with cocktails, networking and dinner or lunch meetings. Programs
present prominent speakers or panelists addressing the most
current commercial real estate issues.

 

 


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Upcoming Events
CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach meets monthly at rotating locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Monthly meetings are after business hours with cocktails, networking and dinner or lunch meetings. Programs present prominent speakers or panelists addressing the most current commercial real estate issues. These timely topics and agendas keep the membership informed of issues affecting our markets and the commercial real estate industry. Throughout the year, CREW provides many networking opportunities through conferences, special events and informal get-togethers.

 


May 2008 Event

Developers Panel
Joint event with SMPS South Florida

Date: TBD

Time
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Registration
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Networking

Cocktails and Hors doeuvres
Presentation followed by Q&A

Place:
Boca Raton (location TBD)

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Check back soon for details on our upcoming events

May, 2008:

Developers Panel
Joint event with SMPS South Florida
Boca Raton, FL (location TBD)
5:00 PM Registration and Networking, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Cocktails and Hors doeuvres
Presentation followed by Q&A

June, 2008:

Rick Abedon, Navarro Lowrey, Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
Site Tour and Presentation at EcoPlex at Centrepark West

July, 2008:

TBD

August, 2008:

7th Street Winery Networking and FAU Scholarship Presentation

September, 2008:

Faison Presentation at Pompano Citi Centre

 


PAST EVENTS

April 2008 Event

“Negotiating Commercial
Leases In Challenging Times”

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Time
7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration
8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast and Meeting

Cost: $35.00 Members; $55 Non-Members; $65 Walk-ins

RSVP Deadline Fri., April 18th, 2008, 3:00 pm.
Note: No-shows will be billed. We do not accept cancellations after the deadline because we guarantee based on the deadline. 

Place:
Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel
2000 NW 19th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-368-5252

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Directions: South of Glades Road, North of Town Center Road, East of Town Center and West of Military Trail.

This event sponsored by
Holland + Knight


March 2008 Event

CREW National:  “Catch the Vision”
The Value of Membership in CREW Network – 8,000+ Professionals

Representative:

Kristin Blount
CREW Network Board of Directors
Senior Vice President/Brokerage
Colliers Meredith & Grew
Boston, MA

Sponsors and Reps.:

Miller Construction Company
614 South Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-764-6550
Traci Miller Martineau
Business Development Associate

Introduction and Closing Remarks By: Suzanne Moore, President

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Time
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Networking & Cocktails with Food Stations
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presentation followed by Q&A

Cost: $45.00* Members and Non-Members; $55 Walk-ins
*Special pricing for non-members this meeting only; invite your prospects to meet and see Local and National Membership Benefits.

RSVP Deadline Fri., March 14th, 2008, 3:00 pm.
Note: No-shows will be billed 

Place:
Boca Country Club
17751 Boca Club Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-997-8206

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Directions: I-95 and Congress Avenue; South on Congress approximately
1 mile to Boca Country Club entrance on west side of Congress.

This event sponsored by
Miller Construction Company

Miller Construction Company


February Event

The myths and realities
of 1031 Exchanges

Moderator: TBA

Panel:

Marci Rubin, Esq.
Attorney At Law
Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha, P. A.

Alberto Gomez-Vidal, Esq.
State Counsel
Chicago Title Insurance Company

Sangeeta Banerjee, Esq.
Assistant Vice President
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (“IPX1031”)

Sponsors and Reps.:

Best Roofing
209 NW 12th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL

Lisa D’Addio
Marketing Director, Best Roofing

Wayne Belina
Best Roofing Marketing Manager

Irma Lopez
Smith Aerial, SF Regional Sales Manager

Introduction and Closing Remarks By: Suzanne Moore, President

Date: Tuesday, February 19 , 2008

Time
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration and Networking
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Panel/Speakers

Cost: $35.00 members; $55 non-members

RSVP Deadline Fri., February 15, 2008, 3:00 pm.
Note: No-shows will be billed 

Place:
Hilton Deerfield Beach
100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach (954) 427-7700

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This event sponsored by
Best Roofing


January Event

CREW Ft. Lauderdale / Palm Beach
and IREM South Florida Chapter bring you the

2008 Forecast
Breakfast

Hear First Hand What These Experts Project for the
South Florida Real Estate Economy in 2008 and
What Happened in 2007

Speakers:

Trish Blasi
Partner, SE Florida Retail
Panatonni Development Company
Topic: Retail Market

Harry G. Tangalakis
Senior Vice President, Industrial Properties
CBRE
Topic: Industrial Market

Paul Marko
First Vice President, Global Corporate Services
CBRE
Topic: Office Market

Date:  Thursday, January 10, 2008

Time
7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration and Networking
8:00 am - 8:30 am Buffet Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:30 am Speakers

Cost: $30.00 members; $35 non-members; $45 walkins

RSVP Deadline Fri., January 4, 2008, 3:00 pm.
Note: No-shows will be billed 

Place:
Renaissance Hotel Boca Raton
2000 NW 19th St, Boca Raton

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This event sponsored by
Regent Bank


December Event

CREW Ft. Lauderdale / Palm Beach
Cordially Invites You to a

Holiday Networking Event
Celebrating CREW & SVS
at the Tower Club
Ft. Lauderdale

CREW will be hosting a Silent Auction to benefit
Senior Volunteer Services.

Introduction of 2008 Board and Officers.

Bring your clients, potential new members, friends and family to this once a year special event and do some holiday shopping at the same time. Members of the Board of Directors will be in attendance to promote this event.

If you or your company wishes to provide an item or service for the silent auction, please contact
Karen Smyack at 954.614.4844 or Smyack@aol.com.

    Senior Volunteer Services’ vision is solving community problems through the wisdom and service of older adults.
  • Mission is to engage older adults in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and enrich the lives of volunteers.
  • Programs include tutoring and mentoring children; providing support and companionship to frail elderly and adults with disabilities; and placing volunteers with nonprofit organizations where their skills and experience enhance the capacity of services to our community.
  • Founded in 1965, Senior Volunteer Services has been serving Broward for over 42 years, managed by a Board and professional staff who provide careful stewardship.  
  • Last year about 1,200 volunteers provided over 300,000 hours of service – which represents a contribution equal to more than $6,000,000.
  • SVS provides a win/win for Broward, as activities help both the volunteers and the clients they serve.
  • SVS is the premier organization in Broward for older adults who want to remain active, healthy, and involved in their communities by contributing time to improve the lives of others.
  • For more information, please visit the website www.seniorvolunteersrevices.org.

Date:  Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Time
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: $60.00 members/non-members,includes an array of chef selected appetizers and beverages of your choice (parking included in price) 

Place:
The Tower Club
One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale

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ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS OR SHORTS PERMITTED

November Event

Please join
Stiles Corporation
At Their NEW Downtown Class A Office Building
200 Las Olas Circle
Ft. Lauderdale

For a Presentation and Cocktail Reception

200 Las Olas Circle is a new 204,037 square foot, 17 story mixed-use development located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Historic Arts and Entertainment District and within walking distance of the bustling Central Business District.

Date:  Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Time
4:30pm to 6:00pm: Networking, Appetizers, Cocktails and Tour
Tours Conducted by Kyle Jones

Cost: $35.00 members, $45.00 non-members,
Parking is included

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, November 2, 2007, at 3:00pm   

Place:
200 Las Olas Circle Lobby
200 S.W. 1st Street
Fort Lauderdale

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This event sponsored by
Stiles Corporation


October Event

The East Corridor
Linking South Florida’s Downtowns and Real Estate Professionals

  • The proposed FEC rail line’s potential for sparking a redevelopment boom along the tracks east of I-95 from downtown Miami to Jupiter
  • The proposed FEC rail line's impact on real estate developers, brokers, landowners, architects, bankers, attorneys and all real estate professionals

CREW Miami and CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach invite you
to hear from their distinguished panel of experts


Moderator:

Sandy O'Neil
Principal, Spillis Candela DMJM

Panelists:

Eric Deckinger
Vice President, Opus South

Kim DeLaney
Growth Management Coordinator for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

Mike Kerwin
Principal, Spillis Candela DMJM

Scott P. Seeburger
Planning and Environmental Management, Florida DOT - District 4

Date:  Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Time
11:30 am - 12 noon, Registation and Networking
12 noon to 1:30 pm, Lunch and Program

Cost: $35.00 members, $45.00 non-members,
$55 after October 19, 2007

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, October 19, 2007, at 3:00pm   

Place: Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, Florida. 33004
954-920-3500

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This event sponsored by
AMH Appraisal Consultants, Inc.


September Event

Code Enforcement: Friend or Foe

Speakers:
Terry Verner
Director of Code Enforcement, Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning

Richard Gathright
Deputy Building Official, Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning

  • Redevelopment vs. New Construction:
    What constitutes each and is there savings on retrofitting?
  • Inspection Delays:
    What are the causes? Is there a plan to improve the process? What can we do to help?
  • Permit Activity:
    What are we seeing? Is there a trend?


Date:  Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Time: Breakfast buffet 7:30 am - 8:15am
Program 8:15 am to 9:30 am

Cost: $35.00 members, $55.00 non-members

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, September 21, 2007, at 3:00pm   

Place: Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach,
1601 Belvedere Road,West Palm Beach

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This event sponsored by
First Industrial Realty • Trust


Members Only Event

1031 Exchange

Date:  Thursday, August 9, 2007

Time: 5:00pm

Cost: FREE to CREW Members

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, August 3, 2007, at 3:00pm   

Place: Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha, P.A.
1 Financial Plaza, Suite 1400
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33394
Broward: (954) 925-5501
Miami-Dade: (305) 944-1882

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This event sponsored by
Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha, P.A.
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc.
Chicago Title Insurance Company



August Social

Wine Tasting Social

A $1,000.00 CREW Scholarship will be awarded to an FAU student at this event

The Seventh Street Wine Company is a completely new concept that allows customers the unique opportunity to taste from a choice of 100 wines drawn from their stock of 1,100 wines. Each admission cost includes a $25 wine tasting card. The cards are used in their state of the art, computerized and customer friendly dispensing machines from Italy. The wine machines dispense a one-ounce sample ranging from $1 to $15 an ounce. Each sample cost is subtracted from your wine card. The Wine Tasting Card is good only for Sample tasting and must be used this evening only. Visit the 7th Street Wine Company's web site: www.seventhstreetwine.com

Date: Tuesday, August 28

Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Cost: $50.00 for Members and Members Guests, $70.00 for Non-Members. Includes a $25.00 wine tasting card

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, August 24, 2007, at 3:00pm   

Place: 701 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-522-5560

 

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This Event Sponsored by:
Legacy Bank of Florida


July Members Only Event

Strategic Management
(Manage Behavior not Results)

Your Success Triangles

In order to lead you to the top of your professional career, you will need to focus on three areas for your continued growth and improvement: attitude, behavior and technique.  Although techniques are important, they alone will not take you or your team to the top.

We will show you how attitude drives everything, behavior makes things happen and techniques are the tools you need to get it done.  Discover the areas in which you and your team need to personally improve in order to help you become and stay a success.

Presented by Alan Noonan is CEO of Noonan Group LLC
Affiliate of Sandler Sales Institute

Date:  Thursday, July 12, 2007

Time: 11:30am

Cost: FREE to CREW Members

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This event sponsored by
Procacci


 

June Event

It’s Not Easy to be Green

  • LEED Certification
  • Brownfields
  • Hybrid Buildings

Moderator:

Fred Cohen, President
Relocation Solutions

Panelists:

Kaizer Talib, Chairman, Hybrid Buildings, Inc.
Architect, Urbanform Design Group, Inc.

A. Brian Lomel, PE, LEED®AP, CxA, Principal
Division Director
TLC Engineering for Architecture

Rick Keenan , Senior Hydrogeologist and Associate
Manager
Golder Associates

Marcel Williams, Territory Account Representative
Anxiter, Inc.

Date:  Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm Registration, Networking, Appetizers, Cocktails
Including free admission to museum until 6pm
5:45pm – 6:45pm Program

Cost: $45.00 Members, $65.00 Non-Members
$10.00 Additional after RSVP deadline or at door

RSVP  Deadline, Friday, June 15, 2007, at 3:00pm   
Note: No-shows will be billed

Place: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL
(954) 922-4212

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This event sponsored by
Ruff South Florida
Steelcase



May Event

CREW Ft. Lauderdale Palm Beach and
SMPS South Florida

Present

Developers Panel
Top Developers Showcase Their Projects

Panelists:

Blair F. Hyatt, Executive Vice President - Development
Konover South

Michael Millard, Vice President,
Falcone Group, LLC

Trish Blasi , Partner, SE Florida Retail
Panatonni Development Company

Neil Merin, Chairman
Merin Hunter Codman, Inc.

Angelo J. Bianco, Senior Vice President
Crocker Parnters

Moderator:

Darcie Lunsford, Real Estate Editor
South Florida Business Journal

Date:  Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Place: Embassy Suites

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This event sponsored by
Comerica Bank


April Event

CREW Ft. Lauderdale Palm Beach and
NAIOP South Florida Chapter

Present

The Rising Cost of Construction -
Has It Stopped?

  • How Contractors Are Dealing With Ever-Changing Costs
  • What Should You Budget For The Next Year?

Panelists:

Steve Dewhurst, President
Dewhurst Associcates

Harley Miller, President
Miller Construction Company

Douglas Wallace, Director of Pre-Construction
Stiles Construction Company

G.S. "Steve" Arnold, Executive VP
Flagler Development Company

Moderator:

Orlando Sharpe, President
Sharpe Project Developmentes

Date:  Thursday, April 19, 2007

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This event sponsored by
Varian Associates





March Event

Charlie Ladd, President, Barron Commercial Development
to showcase
the first Downtown Coral Springs redevelopment

One Charter Place

Come tour this exciting new four-story mixed used project. Be among the first to see and hear described the history, construction, leasing and all the inside scoop of One Charter Place.

Date:  Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Time: 4:30 – 5:00 pm  Registration and Networking
5:00 - 6:30 pm  Tours, Presentation, Appetizers, Drinks and Networking

Speaker: Charlie Ladd, President, Barron Commercial Development

Sponsors: Amera Corporation and Amera Barron Leasing

Cost: $45.00 Members, $65.00 Non-Members
$20.00 late registration surcharge after RSVP deadline
RSVP  Deadline, Monday, March 26, at 3:00pm   
Note: No-shows will be billed

Place: One Charter Place
3301 University Drive, SE corner University Drive and Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL

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This event sponsored by
Amera Corporation
Amera Barron Leasing


February Event

Join us for a special

CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach
Members Only Event

TOPIC : Creating healthier, safer, more productive environments for work & living with the tools of Feng Shui and Bau-biologie. 

Date:  February 21, 2007

Time:  6:00 PM

Speaker: Carol Cannon

Sponsor: Corporate Creatives

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This event sponsored by
Corporate Creatives

 


Rethinking Redevelopment In A Changing Market

For a second year in a row, CREW is partnering with the Broward Alliance on an important topic for the commercial real estate community. Many CREW members attended last year and it was extremely successful.


January Event

The Insurance Crisis

Can Government and Business Work Together for a Solution?

Kick Rep. Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff, State Representative and Majority Whip, Florida House of Representatives, and

Seth Layton
, Chairman, Florida Government Affairs Committee, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Executive Vice President of the Florida Region, Kimco Realty Corporation

Discuss

The Major Issues of Insurance Availability,
Pricing and Reform


Friday, January 26, 2007
11:30 - 1:30 pm

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December Event

HOLIDAY PARTY
CREW members showcase a team effort

Kick off the holiday season with CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach!
Come meet new friends and old at a successful office project completed with the involvement of several CREW members.

Friday, December 1, 2006
6:00 - 9:00 pm

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November Event

Landlord and Developer, Mike Fimiani
Executive Vice President, Leasing and Marketing
Woolbright Development, Inc.

Presents

Broker/Landlord Relationships?
Different Roles – Different Goals
Is a Win-Win Possible?

  • What Service Does the Broker Provide to the
    Developer/Landlord?
  • What Determines the Commission Structure?
  • Audience Discussion of the Likes and Dislikes of Working Together

Wednesday, November 8, 2006
11:30am – 1:00pm

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This Event Proudly Sponsored by:



October Event
Developers Panel: What's Happening in
West Broward
Top Developers Showcase Their Projects

Thursday, October 12, 2006
5:00pm to 7:00pm

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October Brown Bag Luncheon

Hot Button Issues in Commercial Leasing
October 4. 2006
12:00 – 1:15 pm

Members of CREW Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach & CREW
Miami are invited to this Brown Bag Luncheon with a maximum
of 20 attendees

Speaker:

Richard Schermer , Esq.

Lunch Sponsor:

Buchanan Ingersoll

Location Sponsor:

Turnberry Associates

Donation:

$20 per attendee

Charity:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation


September Event
Wine Tasting Social & Custom Jewelry Sale

The Seventh Street Wine Company is a completely
new concept that allows customers the unique opportunity
to taste from a choice of 100 wines. Each admission cost
includes a $25 wine tasting card. The cards are used in their
state of the art, computerized and customer friendly dispensing machines from Italy. The wine machines dispense a one-ounce sample ranging from $1 to $15 an ounce. Each sample cost is subtracted from your wine card. The wine tasting card can also
be used to purchase bottles of wine from their stock of 1,100
wines. Champagne splits available. Chef Lou to provide
assorted cheeses, grilled finger foods, Brie, mini-wraps,
fruit, etc. Visit the 7th Street Wine Company's web site: www.seventhstreetwine.com

L I Z   B A K I R
c r e a t i o n s

Designer Liz Bakir’s jewelry has a look that clearly
sets itself apart. Her design philosophy is very visible
in the drama as well as the balance and proportion of her
one of a kind jewelry pieces. Bakir also creates
pendants and amulets with a classic inspiration. Her
lifelong collection of antiquities, objets d'art, antique jewelry
and medals often are the inspiration behind her
Sterling silver pendants and charms.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006
5:00pm to 7:00pm

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August Event
CREW Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach
Chapter and BOMA present:

“What are the major issues facing the
Palm Beach County Business Community and
what is being done?”

Mr. Dennis Grady is the President of the Chamber of
Commerce of the Palm Beaches. He will focus on Workforce Housing, The Palm Beach County Housing Leadership
Council, Growth in tax revenue in Palm Beach County and State Issue 3, Constitutional Amendment Reform.

August 23 , 2006
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – New member and
prospect registration and orientation

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This Event Proudly Sponsored by:


 

 


July Event

Workforce Housing Issues
A Panel Discussion
From the Development, Government, and Financing Perspectives
Breakfast Mini-Conference at The Kravis Center

July 13, 2006
7:30am to 8:30am Registration, Breakfast
and Networking
8:30 am to 11:00 Program

Moderator/Meeting Sponsor:

  • Linda Stepenovitch, SVP, Market Development Director,
    Bank of America

Confirmed Panelists:

  • Laurel Robinson, Executive Director, West Palm Beach Housing
    Authority
  • Paula Ryan, City of West Palm Beach
  • John Markey, EB Developers
  • Danny Bivins, Vice President of Development, Tarragon
    Corporation - Florida Division
  • Jack Weir, Senior Vice President, Creative
    Choice Homes, Inc.
  • Jeff Roberts, President, Altman Development
  • Sid Spiro, CEO, Regent Bank
  • John Sabatier, VP; Equity Manager, Community
    Development Banking, Bank of America

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This Event Proudly Sponsored by:
Bank of America

 

 

Many thanks to our sponsors:
Media Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors

 

 


Silver Sponsors
Miller Construction Company
Friends of CREW