CREW Boston

What CREW Boston does

CREW Boston is a Massachusetts-based non-profit professional networking association founded in 1982 that serves women working across the commercial real estate (CRE) industry throughout New England. Originally established as NEWiRE and rebranded in 2015 to align with CREW Network's unified branding, the organization operates as a regional chapter of CREW Network, a global federation of 75+ chapters encompassing 12,000+ members. Its membership exceeds 500 individual professionals spanning disciplines including development, architecture, engineering, permitting, legal, finance, construction, and public-sector decision-making. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by its members, with Kate Carter serving as President and Amy Prange designated as the 2026-2027 President-Elect.

CREW Boston's core product is its membership program, which provides access to the CREWbiz online member directory, networking events, mentorship, and educational resources. Premium programming includes the Leadership Academy — an executive development course designed in partnership with Orange Grove Consulting and priced at $2,900 per member participant (2018-2019 cohort). Other offerings include a structured Mentor Program (with Mentor/Mentee and Peer-to-Peer tracks), annual Achievement Awards recognizing member accomplishments across categories such as Leadership, Networking, Professional Service, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Suzanne King Public Service Award, and an Educational Foundation scholarship for female students at accredited New England colleges. The organization hosts 20+ committees focused on industry verticals (Meds and Eds, CRE Tech, Sustainability), professional development (Rising Leaders, Entrepreneur Exchange), and community engagement (DEI, Women of Color, Wellness).

The business model is multi-stream non-profit revenue: (1) annual membership dues collected through CREW Network (early renewal $675 in 2015, increased to $725), (2) tiered corporate sponsorships (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Bronze) from CRE-related firms such as Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Tishman Speyer, Suffolk Construction, BioMed Realty, and 25+ others, (3) Leadership Academy tuition, and (4) proceeds from an annual Charity Golf Tournament that funds the Educational Foundation scholarship. The go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on member referrals, in-person events, the CREWbiz platform, and LinkedIn/Twitter channels to drive membership acquisition and corporate sponsorship renewals. CREW Boston maintains its primary office in Boston, Massachusetts, and serves the Greater Boston and broader New England region.

Name

CREW Boston

Legal name

CREW Boston

Website

https://crewboston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CREW Boston is a non-profit professional networking association founded in 1982, serving 500+ women in commercial real estate across New England as a local chapter of CREW Network through membership, leadership development, mentorship, and Achievement Awards programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association - Commercial Real Estate Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manager & Team Leader Onboarding (EDABAOAC)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate networking
• Women in real estate
• Professional association
• Leadership development programs
• Mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected through CREW Network. Historical rates: early renewal $675 prior to October 2015, later increased to $725. The organization has over 500 members paying annual dues.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Companies sponsor CREW Boston at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Bronze) to support the mission of advancing women in commercial real estate and gain visibility among the membership. Sponsorship tiers provide different benefits and recognition.
3. Charity Golf Tournament: Annual charity golf tournament generates funds for the CREW Boston Educational Foundation scholarship fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CREW Boston is a membership-based nonprofit professional networking organization serving women in commercial real estate across New England. It delivers value through annual membership with access to the CREWbiz platform, structured leadership development via the Leadership Academy, a Mentor Program, sector-based networking committees (Meds and Eds, CRE Tech, Sustainability, Design and Development), annual Achievement Awards recognition, and a scholarship program for students pursuing commercial real estate careers.

Product overview

CREW Boston is a professional networking organization dedicated to advancing women in commercial real estate throughout New England. Founded in 1982, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services including membership with access to CREWbiz (an online member directory), the Leadership Academy (a career acceleration program developed with Orange Grove Consulting), a structured Mentor Program, annual Achievement Awards, and an Educational Foundation scholarship. The organization hosts various committees focused on industry sectors (Meds and Eds, CRE Tech, Sustainability), professional development (Rising Leaders, Entrepreneur Exchange), and community engagement (DEI, Women of Color). With over 500 members, CREW Boston serves as the regional chapter of CREW Network and provides networking events, educational programs, leadership development, and career outreach to its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CREW Boston Membership Annual membership in CREW Boston granting women commercial real estate professionals access to networking events, educational programs, mentorship, leadership development, the CREWbiz member directory platform, committees organized by CRE discipline, and Achievement Awards opportunities across the New England region.
• Leadership Academy Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 women served through membership and programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BioMed RealtycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. BioMed Realty is a leader in commercial real estate for the life science industry.
• Commonwealth Land Title Insurance CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Part of Fidelity National Financial.
• Cushman & WakefieldcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Global commercial real estate services firm.
• First American Title Insurance Co. – National Commercial ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Hobbs Brook Real EstatecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• McPhail Associates, LLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Geotechnical engineering firm.
• NuttercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Law firm.
• PKF O'Connor DaviescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Accounting and advisory firm.
• SasakicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Architecture and planning firm.
• Suffolk ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Construction firm.
• TA RealtycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level sponsor of CREW Boston. Real estate investment firm.
• Baker Tilly US, LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Boylston PropertiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston. Law firm.
• DavismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston. Real estate company (The Davis Companies).
• DSF Advisors LLCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Elkus Manfredi ArchitectsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• GeoEngineers USA, P.CmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• JLLmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston. Global commercial real estate services firm.
• MIT Investment Management CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• MoriartymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• National DevelopmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Needham BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• PolsinellimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston. Law firm.
• RedgatemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Samuels & AssociatesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Sanborn, Head & Associate, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Stewart Title Commercial ServicesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Sullivan & WorcestermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston. Law firm.
• Tishman SpeyermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• Turner Construction CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• WS DevelopmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of CREW Boston.
• CREW NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW Boston is a local chapter of CREW Network, the premier business networking organization dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network provides the CREWbiz platform, convention programming, leadership summits, industry research, and connects over 12,000 members across 75+ chapters worldwide.
• Orange Grove ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert consulting firm selected to design and facilitate the custom Leadership Academy Program exclusively for CREW Boston, focused on developing women in real estate for senior management positions.
• Elizabeth Stone HouseminorOthersCommunity service partner - CREW Boston expanded its relationship with the Elizabeth Stone House, which helps homeless and at-risk families resolve issues of domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness to attain permanent housing and economic stability.
• Carolina Hill ShelterminorOthersAnnual Holiday Gift Drive beneficiary - CREW Boston members purchase gifts for families staying at Carolina Hill Shelter during the holidays.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CREW Network: Parent organization of CREW Boston and operator of the CREWbiz platform. Direct peer as it runs the same membership model globally with 12,000+ members across 75+ chapters; CREW Boston operates as a local chapter within this federation.
• CREW New York: Another major regional chapter under CREW Network, serving the NYC metro CRE market. Same business model — membership dues, corporate sponsorships, networking events — operating in the most comparable CRE market to Boston.
• CREW Chicago: Sister CREW Network chapter serving the Chicago CRE market. Same women-focused CRE membership model, sponsorship tier structure, and programming (luncheons, Achievement Awards, Leadership Academy).
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners): U.S. nonprofit membership organization advancing women business owners through networking, education, and advocacy. Operates the same recurring-dues + sponsorship model as CREW Boston, with comparable member benefits structure.

Emerging players

• The Executive Leadership Council: Nonprofit membership organization advancing Black executives through networking, leadership development, and corporate partnerships. Similar membership/sponsorship revenue mechanics and DEI-focused mission orientation, though serving a different demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Large established CRE industry association with membership model focused on land use and real estate. Broader audience (not women-only) and wider industry scope, but overlapping in CRE networking, education, and research functions relevant to CREW members.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): Trade association for commercial real estate professionals and building owners/managers. Comparable membership organization serving a defined CRE audience via dues, events, and advocacy programs, though not women-focused.
• NAIOP: Major commercial real estate development association with membership-based model serving developers, owners, and investors. Comparable in membership/sponsorship revenue mechanics and event programming targeting the same Boston CRE professional base.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers): Major CRE industry membership association serving retail real estate. Comparable membership + sponsorship + event revenue model with strong corporate sponsor engagement, targeting a specific CRE vertical.

Others

• Bisnow: CRE media and events company producing industry newsletters, conferences, and awards (including the BISNOW Power Women recognition that frequently honors CREW Boston members). Adjacent/complementary rather than directly competing as a membership organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crewboston
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• Facebookfacebook.com/CREWBoston

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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