MNCREW

What MNCREW does

MNCREW is the Minnesota chapter of CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women), a 501(c)-style nonprofit membership organization whose stated purpose is advancing women in commercial real estate. The chapter operates from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and serves women CRE professionals across the state through a portfolio of programming that includes local networking events, leadership development programs, philanthropy initiatives, awards recognition, and career outreach.

The organization's product surface is structured around five core engagement vehicles: the CREWbiz Online Community platform (a digital networking layer), the Career Center job board (employer-side postings), committees (focused working groups), philanthropy programs, and a mobile app for member access. Recurring signature programs include the Golf Classic and educational sessions on topical CRE themes such as AI and Creative Financing. Technology is not proprietary or differentiated; the platform layer is operated by CREW Network at the national/global level, with MNCREW functioning as a local chapter delivery node within a network of 80+ chapters serving 14,000+ members worldwide.

Revenue mechanics rely on annual recurring membership dues supplemented by event sponsorship fees from a named partner roster (Minnesota Real Estate Journal, Bridgewater Bank, Gardner Builders, Pope Design Group, vnzo-aec). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members must apply to receive fee information. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: acquisition happens through CREWbiz community engagement, committee participation, philanthropy programs, and recurring in-person events, with distribution handled via a direct membership application, in-person chapter events, self-serve online community access, and a chapter network governance structure. MNCREW is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under the CREW Network umbrella. No venture capital, private equity, or public ownership is evidenced.

Name

MNCREW

Legal name

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network

Website

https://mncrew.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MNCREW is the Minnesota chapter of CREW Network, a nonprofit membership organization advancing women in commercial real estate through networking events, committees, career outreach, philanthropy, and access to a global 14,000+ member network across 80+ chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking & Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote/Hybrid Leadership & Distributed Team Management (EDABAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services (HSACADAF)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate networking
• Women in real estate
• Professional membership organization
• CRE industry networking
• Leadership development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated through annual membership fees from women professionals in commercial real estate. Membership provides access to business networking, leadership development, and connections to 14,000+ professionals globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MNCREW is the Minnesota chapter of CREW Network, operating a membership-based networking organization for women professionals in commercial real estate. It sells individual memberships that grant access to business networking connections, leadership development opportunities, structured events, and a global network of 14,000+ CREW professionals across 80+ chapters. Core member-facing offerings include the CREWbiz Online Community, organized events (Golf Classic, AI Focus, Creative Financing programs), a Career Center job board, working Committees, Philanthropy, Awards, and Career Outreach mentorship.

Product overview

MNCREW (Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women) is a professional networking organization and local chapter of CREW Network. The organization offers a membership-based portfolio of programs and services including the CREWbiz Online Community platform, organized events (Golf Classic, AI Focus, Creative Financing programs), Career Center job board, Committees for specialized engagement, Philanthropy initiatives, Awards recognition programs, Career Outreach mentoring, and a Mobile App. The offering functions as a unified professional development ecosystem designed to advance women in commercial real estate through networking, education, and career support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CREW Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of members provide referrals to fellow members

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Minnesota Real Estate JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner company aligned with MNCREW's mission to advance women in commercial real estate. Minnesota Real Estate Journal (based in Minnetonka) provides industry visibility and marketing support for the organization's DEI commitment.
• vnzo-aecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm partner based in White Bear that supports MNCREW's diversity and inclusion initiatives in the CRE industry.
• Bridgewater BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner (Bde Maka Ska) providing banking sector perspective to CREW Network and supporting women advancement in commercial real estate through sponsorship.
• Gardner BuildersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction and building partner that aligns with CREW's mission to strengthen commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the commercial real estate industry.
• Pope Design GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign firm partner supporting MNCREW's diversity and inclusion commitment in the commercial real estate industry through sponsorship and partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CoreNet Global: Membership association for corporate real estate (CRE) professionals. Comparable as a CRE networking and professional development organization serving practitioners, though broader in scope than MNCREW's women-advancement focus.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): International trade association for commercial real estate professionals managing buildings and properties. Comparable as a CRE membership organization with local chapters, networking, and professional development offerings.
• ULI (Urban Land Institute): Major CRE industry membership organization with global reach, education programs, and networking events. Comparable in serving commercial real estate professionals with membership-based programming, though broader and gender-neutral in focus.
• NAIOP: Leading trade association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors. Comparable as a CRE-focused membership organization offering networking, education, and advocacy, though it does not specialize in women's advancement.
• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors): CRE professional society for industrial and office real estate brokers and professionals. Comparable in serving CRE practitioners with chapter-based networking, designation programs, and member services.
• CCIM Institute: Commercial real estate association offering education, networking, and credentialing for investment and CRE professionals. Comparable in serving CRE practitioners through membership-based programming and professional development.
• CREW Network: Global parent organization of MNCREW, operating 80+ chapters with 14,000+ members worldwide. Directly comparable as the umbrella nonprofit membership entity advancing women in commercial real estate through networking, leadership, and referrals.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers): Member organization for the retail real estate industry, providing networking, education, and advocacy. Comparable in CRE-industry focus and chapter-based membership model, though retail-focused rather than women-focused.

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's networking community (formerly 85 Broads). Comparable as a women-focused professional networking organization, though broader across industries rather than CRE-specialized like MNCREW.

Direct peers

• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction): Membership organization advancing women in the construction industry. Directly comparable to MNCREW in mission (women in built-environment industries), membership model, networking events, leadership development, and chapter-based local structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MNCREWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mncrew

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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