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CREW Network Convention & MarketplaceHyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2015

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CREW Network Convention & MarketplaceHyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2015

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It’s said that our thoughts plant the seeds of change, but it’s our actions that make it happen. Are you ready to hit that start button and begin transforming your career?

Join us in Seattle, Wash., for the 2015 CREW Network Convention and Marketplace, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3.

If you’re ready to change the course of your career, start your journey at this event. You’ll expand your network, be inspired by some of the most insightful speakers today, hear the latest on what’s happening in CRE, and get an insider’s look at the some of the most innovative commercial space in the world.

It all happens in October – act now, and plan to join us today!

Madeleine AlbrightFormer U.S. Secretary of State

Rita McGrathBusiness Strategist

Author

Carla HarrisVice Chairman, Morgan Stanley

Author | Singer

Marci RossellFormer CNBC Chief Economist

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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8 – 8:30 am Leadership Summit Breakfast

8:30 – 11:15 am Leadership Summit Council Meeting

11:30 am – 1:15 pm Leadership Summit Lunch

1:30 – 3 pm Leadership Summit Chapter Board Training

The schedule of events is subject to change without notice. Please consult the convention website for the most current event details.

Member fee: $220 | Nonmember fee: $440

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Schedule at a Glance

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

8 – 8:30 amLeadership Summit Breakfast

8:30 – 11:15 amLeadership Summit Council Meeting

11:30 am – 1:15 pmLeadership Summit Lunch

1:30 – 3 pmLeadership Summit Chapter Board Training

CONVENTION

11:30 am – 4:30 pmCREW Seattle and Sound Insiders Tour

2:30 – 3:30 pm First-Time Attendee Orientation

4:30 – 7 pm CREW Network Marketplace & Welcome Reception

7:15 – 8:30 pmDistinguished Leaders Roundtable(Invitation only)

6 – 7 amNetwalk/Netrun

7 – 8 amNetworking Breakfast

8 – 9:30 amOpening SessionCarla Harris

9:30 – 10:15 amNetworking Break

10:15 – 11:30 am Plenary Sessions

11:45 am – 2 pm Networking Lunch & ProgramMarci Rossell

2:15 – 3:15 pmConcurrent Sessions

2:15 – 5:45 pmSession & Tour

3:15 – 3:30 pmAfternoon Refreshment Break

3:30 – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

5:30 – 6 pmVIP Sponsor Reception(Invitation only)

6 – 7 pm Networking Reception

EveningDine Arounds

6 – 7 amNetwalk/Netrun

7 – 8 amNetworking Breakfast

8 – 9:30 amGeneral SessionRita McGrath

9:30 – 10:15 amNetworking Break

10:15 – 11:30 amPlenary Sessions

11:45 am – 2 pmKeynote LuncheonMadeleine Albright

2:15 – 5 pmLearning Excursions

2:30 – 4 pmInternational Summit(Invitation only)

EveningDine Arounds

6 – 9 pmCREW Network Foundation Red or White Party

9 am – 3 pmSeattle City Highlights Tour

9:30 am – 2:30 pmWashington Wine Tasting Tour

Wednesday, Sept. 30 • Fall Leadership Summit EventsLeadership Summit events are NOT included in the convention registration fee. The activities listed below are only open to those who register for the Leadership Summit.

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Schedule at a Glance

11:30 am – 4:30 pm CREW Seattle and Sound Insiders TourSponsored by CREW Washington DC

SPEAKERS:Claudia Balducci, Bellevue City MayorJim Broadlick, Vulcan, Inc.Anne DeVoe Lawler, Jameson Babbitt Stites & Lombard PLLCAda M. Healey, Vulcan, Inc.A-P Hurd, Touchstone CorporationKate Joncas, Seattle City Deputy MayorAllan Jones, Allen Institute

Tour Seattle’s hottest area of development, the thriving urban campus in the South Lake Union neighborhood. You’ll start off with a driving tour of historic downtown Bellevue while you learn about the development of Seattle’s growing sister city. Then, you’ll head to Seattle across Lake Washington and Mercer Island, where you’ll see the newly revitalized stadium district and historic Pioneer Square. Our destination for lunch is South Lake Union – Seattle’s biotech hub. The South Lake Union urban campus is home to Amazon’s main campus, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, PATH, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, a growing number of technology startups, and the Allen Institute for Brain Science, just to name a few. During lunch, you’ll hear from a panel of local developers and government officials, who will highlight current projects, infrastructure, and projected economic growth sectors for both Seattle and Bellevue. After lunch, enjoy a guided walking tour of the South Lake Union neighborhood, culminating in a first-glimpse tour of the newly opened, 245,000-square-foot Allen Institute for Brain Science. Your tour will conclude as you board the coach and cross Lake Washington on Seattle’s SR-520 floating bridge on your way back to Bellevue.

Preregistration required by Aug. 31, 2015

Fee: $140 | Max: 100 attendees(Leadership Summit registrants attending the CREW Seattle and Sound Insiders Tour receive $50 off the tour fee.)

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm First-Time Attendee OrientationNew to the annual convention? The First-Time Attendee Orientation is a must-attend event for you. This is your chance to meet fellow first-time attendees, and learn how you can get the most out of your convention and marketplace attendance.You’ll meet the new CREW Network Board of Directors while your orientation host, past president Judy Nitsch, provides a brief presentation about CREW Network and offers her tips for navigating the convention.

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Wednesday, Sept. 30 • Convention

4:30 pm – 7 pm CREW Network Marketplace & Welcome Reception

Hit the start button and activate your convention experience at the CREW Network Marketplace and Welcome Reception! Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as you visit the exhibitor booths and learn about emerging trends for 2016. Reconnect with friends and colleagues, and make new connections with other commercial real estate professionals across North America during this lively, festive gathering.

7:15 pm – 8:30 pm Distinguished Leaders Roundtable

Moderator: Marci Rossell, Former CNBC Chief Economist

This thought-provoking event returns with another exclusive group of some of the industry’s most highly accomplished women. Moderated by Marci Rossell, our panel of distinguished leaders will candidly share their paths to success, the hurdles they’ve overcome, the risks they’ve taken and what they’ve learned through these experiences. They’ll also offer their perspectives on what’s needed to drive lasting, true change within the CRE industry.

(Invitation only)

Wednesday, Sept. 30


As a woman beginning my career within the commercial real estate industry, the CREW Network Convention was extremely beneficial and inspiring. I left the convention feeling empowered, invigorated and armed with both knowledge and support that I didn’t have before. — Tamar Charles

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6 am – 7 am Netwalk / NetrunSponsored by Pinnacle

Let’s face it – conventions are equal parts exhilaration and exhaustion. After participating in sessions and networking with industry leaders, all the adrenaline-charged experiences might catch up to you. CREW Network’s Netwalk/Netrun events give you an opportunity to kick-start your day, pump up your energy level and socialize with fellow attendees.Designed for the recreational/social exerciser, these casual outings will take you on a journey around the area with members of CREW Seattle and Sound as your guides. Feel free to run or walk – and no one is ever left behind.

7 am – 8 am Networking BreakfastSponsored by Lend Lease

Start your morning off with a continental breakfast and network with other attendees as you gear up for a full day of inspiration, networking and education.

8 am – 9:30 am Opening SessionSponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright Entertainment sponsored by Transwestern

Carla Harris has such a vast array of accomplishments that it’s difficult to fully capture her essence in a brief description.

Foremost, she’s a leader who has broken many glass ceilings. As a vice chairman of global wealth management, managing director and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, she is responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm.

She’s also an accomplished singer who has delighted audiences around the world with her soulful renditions of new and old gospel favorites. She has performed sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and released several albums (“Carla’s First Christmas,” “Joy is Waiting,” “Unceasing Praise”).

And she’s also an author and inspiring speaker. “Carla’s Pearls” – the valuable lessons she’s learned through her successes and failures – have become the centerpiece for her many speeches and television appearances. In her 2014 book, “Strategize to Win,” she offers career advice to help readers get started, get “unstuck” from bad situations, redirect momentum, and position themselves to manage their careers no matter the environment.

Harris received an MBA from Harvard Business School and an AB in economics from Harvard University.

9:30 am – 10:15 am Networking Break

Thursday, Oct. 1

Carla HarrisVice Chairman, Morgan StanleyAuthor

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10:15 am – 11:30 am PLENARY SESSIONSSponsored by Bock & Clark

Mixed Use: An Old Concept That Is New AgainModerator: Kristin Ryan, Jonathan Rose Companies

SPEAKERS:Greg Johnson, Wright Rundstad & CompanyGillian Lawrence, Remington Development CorporationMyrna Putziger, The Fallon Company

A hundred years ago, “mixed use” meant there were living quarters above the store. What is mixed use today? Join our panel of experts as we learn about three diverse development projects, two on opposite coasts (Seattle and Boston), and the third in Calgary, Canada. You’ll hear about the market forces that are driving development today, how these developers are overcoming challenges with various municipalities, and why it takes a village of real estate professionals to create a new mixed-use development.

The Rise of the Urban CampusModerator: Maud Daudon, Seattle Chamber President

SPEAKERS:Eric Jensen, StarbucksMike Nolan, Google

Many Fortune 500 companies are now choosing to place their headquarters in urban neighborhoods, and perhaps nowhere is this trend more evident than in Seattle. Representatives from two of Seattle’s corporate giants will talk about the factors that led to their location decisions. They’ll address the tradeoffs that come with locating in higher-density urban settings rather than suburban settings, and the significant differences in the way urban facilities must be designed. The panelists will also share what they see as emerging trends in corporate office location design strategy.

The Why’s, What’s and Who’s of Healthcare Facility InvestorsModerator: Scott Mason, D.P.A, FACHE, Healthcare Practice Group, the Americas

SPEAKERS:Mike Noto, Healthcare REIT Management Services GroupZeke Turner, Mainstreet Property Group

This program will explore current ownership entities in healthcare real estate, particularly “The REIT,” “The Investor,” and “The Hospital System.” The panelists will discuss why they own, how ownership has changed and where the funding is coming from. They’ll also investigate the impact these shifts in ownership have had on the healthcare industry and discuss the plan for healthcare facility ownership looking forward.

Thursday, Oct. 1


11:45 am – 2 pm Networking Lunch & ProgramCenterpieces sponsored by CREW Atlanta

Marci Rossell is widely recognized for her electrifying style and thought-provoking approach to discussing complicated issues that intertwine economics, politics, culture and the media.

Honed by her on-air experience in the days and weeks following the Sept. 11 tragedy, Rossell breaks down complex economic issues and makes them relevant to people’s lives, families and careers.

Prior to her stints as chief economist and “Squawk Box” co-host for CNBC, Rossell served as a corporate economist and investment spokesperson for OppenheimerFunds, one of the country’s leading mutual fund companies. She’s also worked as a court expert witness on economic issues for Deloitte & Touche, as an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and as a visiting professor at DePaul University.

Rossell has a doctorate in economics from Southern Methodist University, where she was recognized as one of the Young Alumni of the Year in 2002.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Crowdfunding & Crowdsourcing: Going Global — Looking Local

SPEAKER:Breanna DiGiammarino, Indiegogo

Join us for a focused discussion on crowdfunding (as well as crowdsourcing and similar P2P models) from a local and global perspective. Hear about current trends and techniques in using these platforms to raise capital for global real estate and local community projects. You’ll also learn how accredited foreign investors can invest in U.S. development projects while using crowdsourcing to attract the best global talent to make them successful.

Public-Private Redevelopment: Opportunities for SuccessModerator: Candace Damon, HR&A Advisors, Inc.

SPEAKERS:Lesley Bain, Framework Cultural PlacemakingSeth Hamalian, Mission Bay Development Group

In this session, we’ll look at trends in projects across the U.S., and go in-depth on two major redevelopment projects that incorporated healthy doses of both public and private investment and involvement – Mission Bay Development in San Francisco and the South Lake Union Development in Seattle.

Our panelists will explore the similarities and differences between the two projects, with an eye toward the significant changes on property values, development potential and urban societal impact.

Marci RossellFormer CNBC Chief Economist

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2:15 pm – 5:45 pm Session & Tour — The Living Building: Get Ready To Be Inspired SPEAKERS:Margaret Sprung, AIA, The Miller Hull Partnership, LLPStacy Smedley, SkanskaEric Corey Freed, The International Living Future InstituteStacia Miller, The International Living Future Institute

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) administers the Living Building Challenge, the built environment’s most demanding and ambitious performance standard. Seattle is home to the first building to have met this challenge.ILFI representatives will discuss the trials of building green, the impact of sustainability and how to move toward meeting the Living Building Challenge. Following the session, engage directly with project team members as they guide you through two of Seattle’s most inspiring living buildings.The tour includes:• The Bullitt Center — the first urban infill commercial living building of its kind

and commonly regarded as “the greenest office building in the world.” The Bullitt Center pushes the leading edge of performance-based design with net-zero energy, net-zero water and onsite treatment of sewage.

• Bertschi School Living Science Building — the first certified living building in Washington and the first in the world to achieve the Living Building Challenge v2.0 criteria. Solar panels, a living wall of plants to treat grey water, radiant floor heating and composting toilets are a few of the unique elements that bring science to life for Bertschi students as they study and monitor the sustainable features of the building.


Fee: $45 | Max: 40 attendees

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Afternoon Refreshment BreakSponsored by McKinstry

Thursday, Oct. 1


Getting business always requires YOU to make it happen. The CREW Network Convention provides an outstanding platform to meet real estate professionals throughout North America in a setting full of top-notch educational and networking programs and opportunities. — Susan Karp

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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Growth of EB-5 and Role in Future DevelopmentModerator: Jessica Yu, Stokes Lawrence

SPEAKERS:Loren Cohen, MC Construction Consultants, Inc.Lobsang Dargey, Path AmericaKevin Stamper, Seattle Regional Center

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the history and growth of the EB-5 program and its impact on commercial real estate. You’ll learn about the opportunities and challenges that come with EB-5 financing, as well as some predictions on how the program may change in the future.

Seniors Housing: Where Do We Go From Here (and How Do We Get There?)SPEAKERS:JoAnn Debo, One EightyJanet Feldkamp, RN, BSN, LNHA, CHC, JD, Benesch Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLPRamona Mahoney, Fannie Mae

How is seniors housing different from other forms of commercial real estate? As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the seniors housing industry will need to adapt to its requirements. This panel of seniors housing experts will take a look at the desires of this generation, as well as how developers, lenders and operators can respond to these desires profitably, while still managing the risks that are unique to the industry.

Stackable Cities: Up in the Air and Under the GroundModerator: Moss Owen Palmer, Grimshaw Architects

SPEAKERS:Tatiana Choulika, James Corner Field OperationsJenna Hornstock, Metro

As real estate prices continue to soar, cities, transportation authorities and developers are looking up, as well as down, to find new ways of creating more space. Where land is no longer or rarely available, strategic thinkers are finding ways to modernize aging infrastructures that will allow them to expand below ground (tunneling) or above existing structures (overbuilds). The session will explore the aspects of this development process and discuss the hindrances, hurdles and ultimate success stories of these projects. Topics such as water and air rights, transportation and aerial construction will also be covered.

5:30 pm – 6 pm VIP Sponsor ReceptionSponsored by Stantec

(Invitation only)

6 pm – 7 pm Networking ReceptionEvening Dine Arounds

Hosted by CREW Seattle and Sound

Take in the local dining scene while you network with convention attendees from across North America. Sign up for your restaurant of choice at the CREW Seattle and Sound Hospitality Table beginning Sept. 30. Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring cash for ease of splitting the bill.

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Friday, Oct. 2

6 am – 7 am Netwalk / NetrunSponsored by Pinnacle

See page 7 for a full description from the Thursday morning schedule.

7 am – 8 am Networking BreakfastStart your morning off with a continental breakfast and network with other attendees as you gear up for a full day of inspiration, networking and education.

8 am – 9:30 am

General SessionSponsored by HFF

Rita McGrath is a globally recognized management thinker and one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and growth in uncertain and volatile business environments.

She is the author of several books on business strategy, including her latest, “The End of Competitive Advantage: How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business.”

An associate professor of management at Columbia Business School, she has been recognized as one of the top 10 business school professors to follow on Twitter and has been called one of the most disruptive thinkers in business by CIO magazine.

9:30 am – 10:15 am Networking Break

10:15 am – 11:30 am PLENARY SESSIONSSponsored by Republic Title

Logistics Trends and Impact to CRE Across the U.S.Moderator: Debra Gilbreath, Dow Golub Remels & Beverly, LLP

SPEAKERS:Kathy Kraft Reich, Craft ArchitectsRick Kolpa, PrologisCurtis Spencer, IMS Worldwide, Inc.

How do global trade and logistics trends influence commercial real estate development? Join our panel of experts as we explore the many factors that influence global trade and the strategies industrial developers use to meet warehouse and fulfillment center demands.

Rita McGrathBusiness Strategist,Author

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Foot Traffic Ahead – The Impact of Walkability on Multifamily InvestmentsModerator: Connie Moore, former CEO of BRE Properties

SPEAKERS:Patrick Lynch, George Washington UniversityJeffrey Munger, BC Investment Management Corporation

Demand for dense urban and transit-oriented suburban town center development has grown tremendously in recent years. But what is “walkability” and how does it impact investment decisions in the multifamily space? Our panel of experts will highlight why apartment investors are focusing on acquiring and developing walkable communities, while selling projects that are less walkable. The panel will also explain “walk scores,” and how they are used in the investment decision-making process. The panel will also provide their perspectives on whether “walkable urbanism” is the new model for future development patterns across the United States.

Experiential Real Estate: Where Are Consumer Demands Taking Bricks-and-Mortar Retail?Moderator: Faith Hope Consolo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

SPEAKERS:Kemper Freeman Jr., Kemper Development CompanyDiane Neal, Sur La Table, Inc.

Retail projects and stores can’t just sell merchandise to today’s e-commerce shoppers – instead they must become “experiences” in their own right, which completely refigures real estate needs going forward. In a unique and forward-looking conversation, one of the most exciting retailers and an innovative developer will offer their views and techniques on creating unique interactions with shoppers and how this will affect development trends, permitting, store size, design and infrastructure, tenant mixes, financing needs and more.

11:45 am – 2 pm Keynote LuncheonSponsored by Camden Property TrustCenterpieces sponsored by Goodman Real Estate

Madeleine Albright is one of America’s leading authorities on foreign affairs. Unanimously confirmed as the first female secretary of state in 1997, she became the highest-ranking woman in U.S. government history. During her four-year tenure, Albright reinforced U.S. alliances, advocated for democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor and environmental standards abroad.

Since then, Albright has continued her distinguished career as a businesswoman, political adviser and professor. She is chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm, and Albright Capital Management LLC, an investment advisory firm focused on emerging markets.

Among her current appointments, she chairs the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs and the Pew Global Attitudes Project. She also teaches diplomacy at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.

Also an outspoken advocate for women’s rights, she has been a strong supporter of economic and political empowerment for women around the world.

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Madeleine AlbrightFormer U.S. Secretary of State

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2:15 pm – 5 pm LEARNING EXCURSIONSAll learning excursions depart from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue unless otherwise noted.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Headquarters Tour SPEAKER:Sharon Loveland, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle is home to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters, which serves as the center for its work in global health, global development, global policy and advocacy.

At 640,000 square feet, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation campus originally replaced a 12-acre asphalt parking lot in downtown Seattle and is now the largest non-profit LEED-NC Platinum project in the world. Its conservation strategies reduce potable water use by 80 percent and energy consumption by 40 percent — an upfront investment in this 100-year, energy-efficient building that will pay for itself in fewer than 30 years.

The campus enables its workforce to focus on its mission: giving all people a chance to live healthy and productive lives. A combination of design research, workshops and prototyping resulted in the creation of a 40/60 closed/open workplace strategy. Its design objectives included creating a healthy and connected workplace for all staff, and increasing collaboration within the foundation and with its external grantee partners.

In this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the offices and learn about the location planning, office design and construction process of the campus.

Visitors must bring a government-issued photo ID.



Managing a City Within a City – An Inside Look at Microsoft’s Corporate Campus SPEAKER:Brian Collins, Microsoft

Managing real estate can be challenging, but imagine having to do it on the scale of a small city while keeping thousands of employees happy in their work environments. That’s just what Microsoft‘s real estate and facilities leaders do every day, and you’ll have the chance to find out just how they do it.

Tour the Microsoft campus and go inside select buildings for interior tours and a firsthand look at how the company uses innovative designs and creates collaborative environments. You’ll learn what’s involved in keeping the campus going day and night, as well as the design strategies used to help employees bring out their best thinking on the job.



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Reinventing Suburban Downtown (Bellevue Walking Tour) SPEAKERS:Kate Berens, City of BellevueChrista Chambers, Kemper Development CompanyStu Vander Hoek, Vander Hoek CorporationGreg Van Patten, The Wolff Companies

This program will look at Bellevue’s progression from a suburban area to a competitor to the commercial business district of Seattle. Not too long ago, Bellevue was home to orchards and low-density developments. Now, its vacancy rate is lower than Seattle’s, and its rents are demanding higher dollars per square foot.

Your adventure will begin with a tour of Kemper Development Co.’s connected live-work-play and expansion projects. From there, you’ll step into Old Bellevue to see how the original suburban Main Street has changed. You’ll also tour the new Gateway residential-retail project (350 apartments and 26,000 square feet of commercial) and hear from its developers.

Next, you’ll meet with city employees who will discuss Bellevue’s livability initiative, its changing demographics, and how the city works to secure economic development through sustainable, vibrant downtown spaces. Heading back to the hotel, you’ll walk through the adjacent city park and wrap up at the Bellevue Arts Museum (two blocks from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.)

Comfortable walking shoes are a must!



Seattle Waterfront: The Past, Present and Future SPEAKERS:Marvin Doster, Mortenson ConstructionJustine Kim, Shiels Obletz Johnsen

With spectacular views of Elliott Bay, the Seattle Waterfront is one of the city’s most unforgettable neighborhoods. Here, visitors can enjoy fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, as well as eclectic souvenir and curio shops.

This learning excursion will begin at the south end of the waterfront at Colman Dock, also known as Pier 52. The bus tour will continue along the seawall construction, past the Argosy cruise dock, Ivar’s seafood restaurant, the Seattle Aquarium and other popular tourist spots, and conclude at the Pike Place Market. During the tour, you’ll learn about design plans and construction for the area, which is focused on creating a connect between Seattle’s vibrant downtown and Elliott Bay, as well as revitalizing the waterfront area into a more welcoming outdoor space for Seattle residents and tourists.



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Friday, Oct. 2

Starbucks Coffee Headquarters – Brewing a Rich & Robust Working Environment This tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the historical building Starbucks converted into its corporate headquarters and café centers. Learn about the challenges of working with a historical building, and how the design team converted an unused atrium into a 500-seat conference center that serves as an internal gathering place, as well as a revenue generator.

You’ll also see the fleet of onsite services and areas of interest that are part of Starbucks’ efforts to make its headquarters a “third place” for its employees. These areas include a mother’s room, wellness room and a massage room. You’ll experience the culture of connectedness that the company infuses into the workplace, and visit its onsite retail stores and café centers, along with its new state-of-the-art training center.

Bring home a new taste for community and coffee as you finish your excursion with a small group roasting tour.



Understanding Amazon’s Growth in South Lake Union SPEAKER:John Schoettler, Amazon

Hear from Amazon’s director of global real estate and facilities as he discusses the company’s growth over the past six years, its South Lake Union Campus and what’s ahead for the retail giant.

After the presentation, you’ll head out on a walking tour of Amazon’s South Lake Union campus. You’ll visit select buildings while also experiencing the newly vibrant South Lake Union area.

Visitors are asked to bring a government-issued photo ID. We recommend wearing closed-toed shoes (no heels) and pants.



2:30 pm – 4 pm International SummitJoin us for a look at commercial real estate around the world. Representatives from multiple countries will discuss the factors that are driving growth in their regions, as well as the obstacles and challenges they face.

(Invitation only)

Evening Dine AroundsHosted by CREW Seattle and Sound

Take in the local dining scene while you network with convention attendees from across North America. Sign up for your restaurant of choice at the CREW Seattle and Sound Hospitality Table beginning Sept. 30. Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring cash for ease of splitting the bill.


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6 pm – 9 pm CREW Network Foundation Red or White Party Don’t miss our Red or White Party at the iconic Pacific Tower! Plan to stay over Friday evening to wrap up the convention in style. Join CREW Network Foundation supporters in raising a glass in your red or white best and help fund our continuing efforts to bring more women into commercial real estate.

This year’s celebration will be held inside the Pacific Tower, a recognized Seattle landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Perched on top of Beacon Hill, the Pacific Tower has amazing 180-degree views stretching from the Olympic Mountains through Puget Sound, downtown Seattle, Lake Washington, Bellevue and finally to the Cascades.

The 16-story historic art deco building was completed in 1932 and originally opened as a United States Marine Hospital. From 1998-2011 it served as the headquarters of Amazon. After Amazon’s move to South Lake Union, the building’s owner, the Pacific Hospital Public Development Authority and the Washington State Department of Commerce began transforming the campus into one of the most exciting and ambitious public-private partnerships in the U.S.: the Pacific Tower Community Health and Innovation Center.

Only recently opened to the public, you’ll be one of the first to celebrate history in the making and revel in Seattle’s skyline.

Come dressed casually chic in red or white attire.


Underwriter Levels$20,000 – Reserve (8 tickets, recognition)$10,000 – Grand Cru (5 tickets, recognition)$ 5,000 – Vintner (3 tickets, recognition)$ 2,500 – Connoisseur (2 tickets, recognition)$ 1,000 – Sommelier (1 ticket, recognition)

Interested in becoming an underwriter? Contact Megan Cottrell at (785) 832-1808 or [email protected] from the CREW Network Foundation Red or White Party benefit CREW Network Foundation – a 501(c)(3) organization. The approximate value of goods and services provided with each ticket is $100. CREW Network Foundation’s tax ID number is 48-1201724. Please consult with your personal tax adviser regarding the deductibility of your registration fee.

* Pacific Tower photo courtesy of Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority


Saturday, Oct. 3

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Sponsored by Skanska

All leisure activities depart from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

9 am – 3 pm Seattle City Highlights Tour Visit the city’s must-see attractions, famous landmarks and beautiful sights, all in one tour! The adventure begins with a brief tour of Bellevue before crossing a floating bridge to downtown Seattle. You’ll view Seattle’s International District and historic Pioneer Square, which is Seattle’s oldest residential area. Next, you’ll drive along the bustling Elliott Bay Waterfront, viewing the maritime activities, piers, ferry docks and more.

You’ll stop at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) and watch as boats travel between the saltwater of the Puget Sound and the freshwater of the ship canal that connects to Lake Union and Lake Washington. Another highlight of this stop will be the fish ladder, where you can look through glass panels to view salmon as they navigate their way through the ladder, adjusting to different levels of salt as they pass between fresh and saltwater.

Following the locks, you’ll continue your scenic drive through some of Seattle’s best neighborhoods, learning about life in Seattle, the cost of housing and other fun facts.

The next stop will be the nine-acre historic district of Pike Place Market, which opened in 1907 and has been a vital part of Seattle’s social and economic fabric for more than 100 years. Enjoy contemporary Northwest cuisine during the group lunch at Cutters Crabhouse. Cutters’ hospitality, professional service and genuine guest care has made it a local icon for more than 30 years. And the scenery is spectacular, too – from the restaurant, you can see Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and the Port of Seattle.

Your final stop will be at Seattle’s most famous landmark, the Space Needle. Created for the 1962 World’s Fair, it stands 605 feet tall and boasts fabulous 360-degree views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and more.



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9:30 am – 2:30 pm Washington Wine Tasting Tour The state of Washington is the second largest wine producer in the United States and is ranked among the world’s top wine regions. In this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Woodinville, a small community nestled in the Sammamish River Valley just 15 minutes from Bellevue that has become a haven for fine winemakers. Here, you’ll enjoy tastings at the Chateau Ste. Michelle, DeLille Cellars, and Novelty Hill | Januik wineries.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is an award-winning winery regularly voted as one of the top 10 wineries in the United States. It’s also Washington’s founding winery, with some of the oldest and most acclaimed vineyards in the Columbia Valley. It is here that winemaker Bob Bertheau makes his award-winning white wines. After learning about the art and science of wine-making and tasting exceptional wines, there will be time to visit the extensive wine and gift shop.

DeLille Cellars is a boutique artisan winery founded in 1992 by Charles and Greg Lill, Jay Soloff and winemaker Chris Upchurch. The mission at DeLille Cellars has always been to create a new Bordeaux blend using Washington state vineyards. In 1992, the winery pioneered its Chaleur Estate Rouge and D2, both blends of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. Their belief is that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. “Taste” if you agree!

You’ll then travel to Purple Café for lunch, where you’ll find an urban retreat accented with rustic elements. Both hues and posh accents adorn the semiprivate room, where you’ll enjoy your delicious group lunch.

After lunch, enjoy a final wine tasting at Novelty Hill | Januik, two independent wineries that share a tasting room and production facility. Here you’ll sample wines from distinguished winemaker Mike Januik, who was recently named one of the world’s 10 “Masters of Merlot” by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Before he started his own winery in 1999, Januik was head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle for 10 years and has been producing wine in the Columbia Valley since 1984.



PREREGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPT. 14 After Monday Sept. 14, all registrations will be handled onsite, as space allows.

General Information

(Chapter delegates required to attend)

MEMBER $220NONMEMBER $440

Early rate After Aug. 21

MEMBER $835 $910NONMEMBER $1,670 $1,745

Wednesday, Sept. 30 n 11:30 am – 4:30 pm: CREW Seattle and Sound

Insiders Tour – $140 ($90 for Leadership Summit registrants)

Thursday, Oct. 1 n 2:15 – 5:45 pm:

Session & Tour: The Living Building – $45

Friday, Oct. 22:15 - 5 pm: LEARNING EXCURSIONS

n Gates Foundation Facility – $40 n Microsoft Corporate Campus – $40 n Reinventing Suburban Downtown

(Bellevue Walking Tour) – $20 n Seattle Waterfront – $40 n Starbucks Coffee Headquarters – $40 n Understanding Amazon’s Growth – $45

6 - 9 pm: FOUNDATION EVENT n CREW Network Foundation

Red or White Party – $300

Saturday, Oct. 3LEISURE ACTIVITIES

n 9 am – 3 pm: Seattle City Highlights Tour – $120 n 9:30 am – 2:30 pm: Washington Wine Tasting Tour – $130

Optional event fees are nonrefundable unless the activity is canceled. Preregistration is required by Aug. 31, 2015. Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for some activities to operate. A CREW Connection Center will be located onsite near the registration area where event registrations can be traded or sold, but trading and selling is not facilitated by the CREW Network staff and is the responsibility of the individual.

Registration desk hoursSponsored by Colliers International

Wednesday, Sept. 30 . . .7:30 am – 7 pm Thursday, Oct.1 . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – 5 pm Friday, Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – 3 pm

Charging station hoursSponsored by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas

Wednesday, Sept. 30 . . . . . . . . . 3 – 7 pm Thursday, Oct.1 . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – 5 pm Friday, Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – 3 pm

CREW Network has chargers available to fit most Apple and Android devices. Please do not leave your devices unattended at any time. CREW Network is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Designated Wi-Fi area hoursSponsored by Hartman Simons & Wood LLP

3 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 30 — 3 pm, Friday, Oct. 2

Relaxation station hoursSponsored by DTZ

Wednesday, Sept. 30 . . . . 10 am – 5 pm Thursday, Oct.1 . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – 3 pm Friday, Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 am – Noon

CREW Network convention app Sponsored by JLL

Find all the convention information you need, conveniently in the palm of your hand with CREW Network’s convention app. Plan your schedule, get alerts, see what others are saying, and even find out who’s attending. Available for both Apple and Android. Look for release announcements in early September.

Leadership Summit fees

Convention fees

Optional event fees


REGISTER TODAY!Visit crewnetwork.org to register (printable registration form also online).

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-4272

All official convention events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside, unless otherwise noted. Hyatt Regency Bellevue is a contemporary hotel with artfully elegant spaces and Asian-inspired notes in the middle of Seattle’s Eastside. The Hyatt Regency Bellevue is in the heart of dining, shopping and entertainment at The Bellevue Collection, with more than 45 restaurants, 250 retail stores and vibrant nightlife. You can embrace all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer within minutes of the hotel.

Room Rate: $199 + 14.4% tax (single or double)

CONVENTION REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION.

To ensure that every attendee has an opportunity to reserve a room and to minimize attrition costs, you must be registered for the event in order to make a hotel room reservation in our room block.

n Once you register for the CREW Network Convention & Marketplace, you will receive a link to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside online reservation service in your confirmation email from CREW Network.

n The hotel rooming list will be monitored by CREW Network to make sure only paid registrants are holding rooms. Any room reservations within the CREW Network room block unaccompanied by an active registration may be subject to cancellation.

We appreciate your support of CREW Network and your understanding of our hotel room block obligations.

Hotel cutoff date for special convention rate: Sept. 8, 2015

Reservations at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside made after Sept. 8, 2015, or after the contracted block of rooms is full, will be based on space and rate availability. All reservations must be accompanied by a major credit card and one night’s room and tax deposit. Reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival to receive a full refund of your deposit.

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ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Attendee list/ photographyBy registering for this event, you are giving CREW Network permission to include your name and contact information in attendee directories and lists. Please note that CREW Network does not sell attendee information to any third party. In addition, by virtue of attending the event, CREW Network has permission to use any photos, videos or images captured onsite for future promotional purposes.

Convention attire Business casual attire is recommended during the convention. Session rooms are often cool, and attendees are advised to dress in layers. Comfortable walking shoes are a must for offsite tours and learning excursions. Casually chic red or white attire is requested for the CREW Network Foundation Red or White Party.

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest airport to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside (approximately 30 minutes).

The prices quoted are subject to change.

Shuttle or car service n Shuttle Express: $19 per person, one-way. Call (425) 981-7000 for reservations. n Car or limousine service: You can also rent a limo or town car from Shuttle Express.

Call (425) 981-7000 for prices and reservations.

Taxi service n $45– $50 one-way

Arriving guests can find taxi stands on the third floor of the parking garage.

Car rentalA wide range of rental car options are available at the airport.

Please note the daily parking fees at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue: $25 for self-parking, and $29 for valet parking (plus applicable taxes, currently 9.5%).

Photo by Marv Heston

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CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY

All requests for convention cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee and must be submitted to CREW Network in writing by Sept. 14, 2015. No refunds will be issued after Sept. 14.

Please send requests by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

CREW Network 1201 Wakarusa Dr., Suite DLawrence, KS 66049

Optional event fees are nonrefundable unless the activity is canceled. Preregistration is required by Aug. 31, 2015. Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for some activities to operate. A CREW Connection Center will be located onsite near the registration area where event registrations can be traded or sold, but trading and selling is not facilitated by the CREW Network staff and is the responsibility of the individual.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions are allowed for the event in its entirety, but are not permitted for individual sessions. Substitutions may be requested via email to [email protected] by Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, OR at the onsite registration desk. Applicable fees for differences in registration rates (member/nonmember) must be paid prior to or at the event.

Of all of the industry conventions that I have attended, CREW Network provides the best speakers, programming and networking. The value is amazing! — Claire J. Roberts, SIOR

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