Diversity

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CREW Network Reveals 2020 Award Recipients

Natalie Dolce |

CREW Network recognized excellence and achievement in commercial real estate by honoring seven industry leaders with the organization’s Catalyst, Circle…

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Global Workforce Trends that are Redefining the Workplace

Natalie Dolce |

During a breakout panel at the 2020 CREW Network Convention, Shirley Davis, CEO of SDS Global Enterprise talked about the workplaces dramatic transformation and what skills are necessary to harness the benefits.

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LaSalle Real Estate Scholarship for Minorities Launches

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The scholarship program is established for the next five years and will provide college sophomores with $10,000 toward their education.

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CREW Network Conference Launches With Inspiring Business Story

Natalie Dolce |

Revathi Roy, a serial entrepreneur who has been working towards empowering urban poor women since 2007 tells CREW Network audience that you “have to start somewhere” when picking the right path for your life and your business.

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Project REAP Unveils First Virtual Academy

Rayna Katz |

Providers of the 22-year-old program, which aims to bring a more diverse workforce to CRE, expect the virtual nature of this Fall’s Academy to expand its reach.

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REITs Make Strides On Gender Diversity, But Long Road Ahead on Racial Progress

Rayna Katz |

In its third annual report on diversity at REITs, Ferguson Partners revealed improvements as well as gaps.

Thought LeadershipPresented by CREW Network

Commission, Diversity Gap Wide According to 2020 CREW Network Study

M. Sharon Baker |

The network’s 2020 Benchmark Study Report on Gender and Diversity revealed some “encouraging,” but also “very disappointing” results.

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Landlords of Color Hit Hardest as COVID-19 Cuts Into Rental Payments

Nate Robson |

While nearly 12% of landlords with a mortgage are in forbearance, those landlords are disproportionately Black and Hispanic, according to a new survey.

How Fundraising Has Adapted Through the Pandemic

Kelsi Maree Borland |

From Zoom calls to virtual tours, fund managers are finding ways to continue to raise capital despite the challenges.

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The Oakland Black Business Fund Launches New Investment Platform

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The new platform includes $1 billion investment to support black entrepreneurs and a $10 million relief fund to help Bay area businesses impacted by the pandemic.