December Newsletter

December Fundraiser & Networking Event

Please join us on Tuesday, December 8th for our annual fundraiser in support of H.M. Life Opportunity Services, transitional housing for homeless and single parent families, Haven of Rest, a faith-based ministry serving the Akron community, and Children's Hospial Annual Christmas Program.  The event will be held at 11:30am until 1:30pm at Portage Country Club.  Lunch will be provided and a silent auction will take place to benefit the above listed recipients.  Cost is $15 per person.  To donate an item or to RSVP, please contact Lori Durkin at ldurkin1@neo.rr.com or visit our website for registration forms.

Memberships and Membership Renewals

All existing CREW members should have received their membership renewal forms in the mail.  If you have not, please contact Lori Durkin at ldurkin1@neo.rr.com .  New members please visit our website for an application.  2010 Membership fees are remaining the same as the 2009 fees: Full Member $225, Associate Member $200, Corporate Member $200, Civic Member $160.  Don't miss the opportunity to have your name and company listed in the 2010 CREW Network Membership Directory and Resource Guide.  This is your chance to list your contact information and area of expertise alongside more than 8,000 other commercial real estate professionals representing all disciplines across North America - each looking for qualified professionals with whom to do business.  Renew or apply today!

2010 Sponsorship

Please remember CREW Greater Akron as you plan your budget for the coming year! New for 2010 - we are offering business spotlights for all of our sponsors at a CREW Greater Akron Event!  This will provide our supporters with a targeted and focused audience to introduce or re-introduce your company, personnel and project experience.  Sponsorship levels are listed below.  Whatever level you choose, the Board of Directors thanks you for your continuted support.

$3,500 Premier Annual Sponsor - 2 complimentary annual memberships, 2 complimentary tickets to all events throughout the calendar year, recognition as premier sponsor for the calendar year at all events, speaking opportunities and opening remarks at local and regional events, recognition on local website as premier sponsor, recognition on local printed materials as premier sponsor, complimentary expo booth at the annual professional development conference

$2,000 gold sponsor - 1 complimentary annual membership, recognition as gold sponsor for the calendar year at all events, speaking opportunities at local events as available, recognition on local website as gold sponsor, recognition on local printed materials as gold sponsor, complimentary expo booth at the annual professional development conference

$1,000 silver annual sponsor - recognition as silver sponsor for the calendar year at all events, recognition on local website as silver sponsor, recognition on local printed materials as silver sponsor, complimentary expo booth at the annual professional development conference

In addition, we have standard event sponsorships.  Please contact Lori Durkin at ldurkin1@neo.rr.com or Lauren Glockner at lglockner@bjaam.com for details regarding event sponsorships.

2009 Wrap Up

It has been another great year for CREW Greater Akron!  We thank all of you for your continued participation and support of our growing organization!    Please be on the look out for our 2010 calendar of events coming soon!  We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!