Meeting of the Week

Here’s a look at the meetings going on within the Charlotte region for the week of August 31, 2009: Monday, August 31 4:00 pm — Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO) open house to review road project lists for the updated long-range transportation plan (LRTP). For more information, contact Robert W. Cook at 704-336-8643 or twcook@ci.charlotte.nc.us. [...]

Thank You RPAC Contributors!

Thank you to all the members who have participated in the 2009 CRCBR RPAC Campaign as of August 21, 2009: Howard Bissell, The Bissell Companies, Inc. Ian Bruce, Merrifield Partners Cindy Chandler, Chandler Group Robert Clay, Clay Realty Advisors, LLC Tom Cochran, Easlan Capital of Charlotte Doug Core, Prudential Carolinas – Denver Tom Coyle, Childress [...]

Members on the Move

Congratulations to the following CRCBR members for their recent accomplishments: Marty McLaughlin Joins Piedmont Properties/CORFAC International of Charlotte, NC as Partner Piedmont Properties/CORFAC International announced that Marty McLaughlin has joined the firm as partner. Mr. McLaughlin has worked in the commercial real estate industry for more than 27 years.  He specializes in the leasing and [...]

Thank You for Supporting Classroom Central

On Thursday, August 13th, CRCBR board members, Paranet members and their BICs were invited to Classroom Central for “Coffee & Classroom Central,” to learn more about the organization and how companies can work together with Classroom Central to better the community we live in. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of this [...]

Cozens Named Executive Director of REBIC

The Executive Committee of the Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC) announced on Wednesday, August 12th, that Peter Cozens has joined REBIC as the Executive Director. Peter comes to REBIC from Forest City Land Group where he was most recently Regional Vice President. Peter’s background is in construction and development of mixed use communities. Having previously [...]

Meetings of the Week

Here’s a look at the meetings going on within the Charlotte region for the week of August 17, 2009: Monday, August 17 6:30 pm — Huntersville Town Board Meeting 7:00 pm — Cornelius Town Board Meeting 7:30 pm — Statesville City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 18 11:00 am — Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Leadership School [...]

Members on the Move

Congratulations to the following CRCBR members for their recent accomplishments: Alliance Commercial Real Estate Services – Jennifer Ware Jennifer Ware, broker with Alliance Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, a Charlotte, NC-based commercial real estate firm, leased 922 s.f. of retail space to Small Hands Big Art at The Fountains Shopping Center, located at 8025 Ardrey Kell [...]

Good Conversation at New Networking Event

Thank you to everyone who came out last week for our Coffee & Conversation Networking event, held July 28th at the Marriott Executive Park.  We enjoyed a good turn out and a strong question and answer session with our 2009 executive committee.  In fact, the crowd participation was so strong that our board found themselves [...]

Golf Tournament Gaining Momentum

As we move into August, our 2009 Golf Tournament plans are in full-swing and our sponsorships are gaining momentum.  Thank you to all of the companies who have already pledged to sponsor the tournament: Putting Contest ·   CB Richard Ellis, Inc.  Closest to the Pin ·   Accumeasure ·   Eola Capital Alliance Title Sponsorship ·   Beacon [...]

Where the Sidewalk Begins

Sustainable Development Event August 19th | Town of Ayrsley USGBC, CREW, CORENET, and the Town of Ayrsley are hosting a fascinating and informative event about smart growth, urbanism, and green building on August 19th.  This comprehensive program will feature two internationally renowned keynote speakers; Sophie Lambert, Director of LEED for Neighborhood Development for the US [...]