About CREW Sarasota Manatee
CREW Sarasota/Manatee is the premier business networking organization for commercial real estate professions in the Sarasota/Manatee region.
Our Mission
CREW Sarasota/Manatee was founded in 2024 to transform the commercial real estate industry by promoting and empowering women through professional relationships, leadership opportunities and the continued pursuit of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionFind Success Here
Our Mission Pillars
Facilitating business networking and dealmaking is the cornerstone of our organization. We provide valuable networking opportunities locally through our chapter and globally through CREW Network. Members also have exclusive access to CREWbiz, a digital membership directory, resource and referral center, and personal marketing tool.
Building effective leaders is key to advancing the commercial real estate industry. We dedicate significant resources to providing our members with high-level leadership development training and opportunities to serve on boards and committees to develop and hone applicable leadership skills.
Working alongside CREW Network and CREW Network Foundation, we are committed to bringing more women into commercial real estate. We host programs that educate women and girls about the career opportunities available to them, support college-level education through scholarships, and offer mentorships to those new to the industry.
CREW Network is the world’s leading producer of research on gender and diversity in commercial real estate. Our research program produces industry reports quarterly, research papers annually, and a benchmark study every five years, delivering data and action items to advance women and positively impact the industry.
Our Vision
A diverse and inclusive membership that nurtures belonging, cultivates connections, fosters growth, celebrates difference and develops leaders in commercial real estate
A community of professionals supporting one another as they advance in the industry at every stage of their career.
A respected place to recognize the achievements and raise up the voices of all women in commercial real estate
Be the place for all women to get business and personal education, advice, ideas, support, and connections to help in their commercial real estate journey.
About CREW Network
We are proud to be a part of CREW Network, a global organization of more than 14,000 members in 80 markets worldwide. CREW Network was founded in 1989 and remains the premier business network for women in commercial real estate.
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