CREW Portland

CREW Portland, the local chapter of the national CREW Network, was established in 1992 as Women in C
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This dynamic organization is currently 115 members strong and growing. Our members represent nearly all factions of the commercial real estate industry-from entrepreneurs to executives in some of the largest national companies. Our mission is to create a forum for professionals in the commercial real estate industry whereby we share our respective knowledge and abilities through education and networking. CREW Portland is a member organization of the CREW Network, a nationwide strategic alliance of local commercial real estate organizations. Since its founding, the deal-making capability of the members has expanded nationally and internationally. CREW Network is the only national network of commercial real estate professionals from all disciplines of the commercial real estate industry and currently consists of 68 chapters across the United States and Canada representing more than 8,000 individual members.

10/28/2026

Join CREW Portland on January 14 for our Annual Forecast Breakfast, Portland Rising: Policy | Perception | Progress.

Keynote speaker Christine Cooper, Managing Director and Chief U.S. Economist at CoStar Group, will share her insights.

Check-in, coffee, and networking begin at 8:15 a.m. Program starts at 9:00 a.m.

Register today at crew-portland.org!

10/21/2026

Join CREW Board and Committee members for drinks, light bites, and a chance to explore the benefits and opportunities of CREW membership. Sign up as a new member for 2027 and enjoy complimentary membership through the end of 2026!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
🕒️ 5:00 - 6:30 PM
📍 Baker Tilly, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1400

CREW Members: Bring a prospective member as your guest to attend.
Nonmembers: You’re welcome to register without a member invitation.

Register now at crew-portland.org

10/20/2026

Registration is now open for our November luncheon, Winning Work in a Collaborative Delivery World.

Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CM/GC projects are becoming more common across the industry. As owners look for earlier collaboration and greater certainty, the traditional pursuit playbook is changing.

Hear from leaders in ownership, architecture, and construction as they discuss how collaborative delivery models are reshaping project teams, procurement, and decision-making. Discover what owners are looking for, how successful teams position themselves, and what AEC firms can do today to stay competitive.

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕒️ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Rose Room, Moda Center

Register today at crew-portland.org

10/19/2026

Registration is open for CREW Portland’s Annual Forecast Breakfast!

Join us for Portland Rising: Policy | Perception | Progress as we explore how Portland can rise. We will consider the signals determining whether Portland’s comeback accelerates and succeeds.

📅 January 14, 2027
🕒️ 8:15 am Registration, 9:00 am Program Begins
📍 Hyatt Regency Portland

Register today at crew-portland.org

10/09/2026

Know a high school student interested in architecture, design, business or real estate? Help us spread the word!

On October 16, CREW Portland is partnering with Portland Workforce Alliance for Empire Builders: The Commercial Real Estate & Design Experience, a hands-on career exploration event for high school students.

Students will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore career paths across commercial real estate and learn how the buildings and spaces in our communities come together—from financing and development to design and construction.
Help us introduce the next generation to the possibilities of a career in CRE! Share this opportunity with students, parents, educators and others in your network.

Friday, October 16 | 9:00 a.m.–1 p.m. | Downtown Rockwood, Portland (18618 E Burnside Street, Portland)

Register: https://buff.ly/tzDmlGS

09/30/2026

Calling CREW Portland Members! Please join us for our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, October 8th. This virtual meeting will announce our incoming board members, as voted upon by the chapter.

In addition, we will:
✔️ Recap 2026/27 goals and our chapter achievements
✔️ Provide a high-level overview of our chapter budget for events, scholarships, conference attendance, and donations
✔️ Review member benefits
✔️ Review membership renewal process
✔️ Discuss CREW Network Foundation details
✔️ Overview of committee opportunities
✔️ Q&A

This meeting will be facilitated by Christine Zinkgraf, CREW Portland Network Delegate. Members will hear from Caitlin Pettijohn (2026 President), Kelsey Machuca (2027 CREW Chapter President), Hayley Mueller (CREW Treasurer), and other Directors of the Board.

This is a free event, but you must be registered. Sign up today at crew-portland.org!

09/25/2026

Save the Date!
Join us for Portland Rising: Policy | Perception | Progress, CREW Portland's 32nd Annual Forecast Breakfast, on January 14th. We will explore how Portland can rise and will seek to define what determines whether Portland’s comeback accelerates and succeeds.

Mark your calendar now - registration opens soon!

09/17/2026

Congratulations to CREW Portland members Whitney Geier of Skanska, Megan Howard of Tandem Property Management and Caitlin Powell of Swinerton, who have been named 2026 DJC Oregon Women of Vision honorees!

We love seeing CREW Portland members recognized for the leadership and impact they’re making across our industry. Congratulations to Whitney, Megan and Caitlin on this well-deserved recognition—and to all of this year’s Women of Vision honorees! 👏

Learn more about how CREW Portland supports members in achieving professional recognition at https://buff.ly/cN9bacM.

09/04/2026

We have a handful of spots left for our Members Only event watching the Portland Fire take on the Phoenix Mercury! Be sure to register today to secure your seat!

📅 September 17
🕒️ 7:00 pm
📍 Moda Center

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and cheer on the home team. Register today at the link in the comments.

09/02/2026

Last Chance! Register today for the September Luncheon, Built Again: The Next Chapter of Adaptive Reuse.

Hear firsthand from the teams behind two notable projects as they share how adaptive reuse is transforming underutilized buildings into spaces that better serve today’s communities and businesses.

Moderator
• Shannon Parker, Pence Contractors

Featured Projects
• Ukandu — Jason Hickox (Ukandu) and Maurice Reid (Gensler)
• Santiam Industrial Center — David Elkins (Northmarq) and Elissa Looney (Perlo Construction)

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕒️ 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Moda Center

Register today at crew-portland.org

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Portland, OR
97218

Website

http://www.crew-portland.org/

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