2025 Benchmark Study

Please join UCREW for a tour of Snapdragon Stadium.

Real Estate & Development Insights
An overview of the project’s development vision, entitlement process, financing considerations, and delivery challenges.

Networking with CRE Professionals
Meaningful connections with CREW members, industry leaders, and peers across development, brokerage, construction, and design.

WHO: UCREW members

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: Nutmeg Bakery, 12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy #107, San Diego, CA 92128

COST: Free (BYOC)

The commercial real estate and construction landscape is changing fast—are you ready?

Join CREW San Diego for an exclusive conversation with:

• *NEW FEATURED SPEAKER* Bill Cavanagh, Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, will share his perspective on navigating complex real estate transactions and driving municipal growth initiatives, with insights from his excperience with City of San Marcos and industrial deals.

• *NEW FEATURED SPEAKER* Darren Levitt, Vice President at Sea Breeze Properties,  brings expertise in large-scale mixed-use developments that transform communities in North County San Diego. He’ll share insights on creating meaningful places to live, work, and thrive, drawing from his experience in strategic growth and community-focused projects.

• Rebecca Jones, Mayor of San Marcos, sharing strategies behind North City, a $345M mixed-use development reshaping downtown San Marcos, and how public-private partnerships thrive under cost pressure and uncertainty.

• Nicholas Rita, Turner & Townsend’s Lead U.S. Economist, on key economic trends, market dynamics, and their implications for the construction sector.

Don't miss your chance to gain expert analysis on the market, amid rising construction costs, shifting development priorities, and emerging asset classes poised for investment.

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

WHERE: Farmer & The Seahorse; 10966 Torreyanna Rd., Set 240, San Diego, CA 92121

COST: Members - $75 | Non-Members - $150 | Students-$50

Tables of 7; Members $450 and Non-Members $750

After 1/19/2026-$175

Please join our CREW San Diego Membership committee for an evening of Cocktails & Connections

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, January 14, 2026; 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

WHERE: Monkey Bar at Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, CA 92108

COST: Free (Buy Your Own Cocktail)

CREW San Diego Members - Join us for Denim and Diamonds Holiday Party! Enjoy an evening of networking and dancing at this exclusive Members Only event to finish off 2025. We will be announcing the winners of our annual Members Awards. Dress in your best Denim and Diamonds!

WHO: CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2025; 5:00 - 8:00 PM

WHERE: Cultura - 5010 Shoreham Place, Ste 110; San Diego, CA 92122

COST: Free

Join us for this CREW 101 virtual meet-up to learn how to maximize your CREW membership. During this conversational Q&A, we’ll answer your questions and give you quick tips to help you navigate the world of CREW including:

-CREW emails

-CREW events

-CREW committee opportunities

-CREW Biz platform

-and more

This session is offered every other month so if you can’t make this date, mark your calendar for our next session – see CREW events – generally the first Thursday of every other month.

We look forward to getting to know you and the opportunity to grow together.

WHO: CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2025; 9:30 - 10:15 AM

WHERE: Zoom link sent upon registration

COST: Free

The CREWmates Committee invites all mentors and mentees to join us for a casual celebration to wrap up our year of mentorship!

We’ll gather at the brand new and beautiful Kaya Apartments in Bankers Hill to catch up, socialize, and share the “wins” we’ve achieved along the way.

BYOS – Bring Your Own Snack!

Bring something delicious to share, whether it’s your signature homemade dish or a go-to snack from the store. It’s a fun way to share what you love and discover new tasty ideas from others! Beverages will be provided.

If you’re unable to attend, we’d still love to celebrate your success. Please share your personal win from the past year so we can include it during the event.

We can’t wait to see everyone and toast to an incredible year of mentorship!

- Catherine Northcutt & Jacqui Le, CREWmates Co-Chairs

WHO: CREWmates 2025 Cohort

WHEN: Tuesday December 2, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 PM 

WHERE: Kaya Apartments Bankers Hill | 2710 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 

COST: Free

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: Communal Coffee Bankers Hill; 2710 3rd Ave Suite 101 San Diego CA 92103

WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2025; 8:30 - 9:30 AM

COST: Free (BYOC)

Please join our CREW San Diego Membership committee for an evening of Cocktails & Conversation

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2025; 4:30 - 6:-00 PM

WHERE: Gravity Heights; 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121

COST: Free (Buy Your Own Cocktail)

Join CREW San Diego and the Burnham-Moores’ Dialogue Series event featuring Danielle Sprouls, executive coach, author, and founder of Unscripted Pivots. Danielle will share her WTF Pivot Method™ to help you turn unexpected changes into opportunities for growth, navigate market shifts with confidence, and create momentum in moments of uncertainty.

Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand how pivots can transform challenges into forward momentum and gain actionable insights from a recognized leader in personal and professional growth.

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2025; 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Registration and Networking: 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Program with Q&A: 9:00 - 10:15 AM

WHERE: Farmer & The Seahorse; 10996 Torreyanna Rd., San Diego, CA 92121

COST: Members - $85 | Non-Members - $135 | Students - $25

Tables of Seven (7): Members - $450 | Non-Members - $750

After November 11th: Members - $100 | Non-Members - $150 | Students - $35

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: California Bank of Commerce; 12265 El Camino Real, Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92130

WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 2025; 8:30 - 9:30 AM

COST: Free

Thank you to our sponsor, California Bank of Commerce

Rising insurance premiums are one of the biggest pain points in today’s commercial real estate market impacting deal flow, operating budgets, and overall ROI. Join us for an engaging 45-minute session designed specifically for real estate professionals looking to better understand what’s driving these increases and how to take control of their risk strategy.

Key Takeaways:

1. A practical overview of commercial insurance.
2. What’s driving premium increases across property, liability, and specialty lines.
3. How underwriters are evaluating CRE risk in 2025.
4. Market-specific challenges in San Diego and California.
5. Actionable strategies to mitigate cost increases and coverage limitations.

Whether you're an owner, developer, property manager, or investor, this session will provide timely insights and practical takeaways—no deep insurance knowledge required.

WHO: CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2025; 11:30AM - 1:30PM

WHERE: DPR, 5010 Shoreham Place, San Diego, CA 92122

COST: $25

Q&A Panel with CREW Real Estate Veterans Catherine Northcutt, Wendy Hoier and Jen Mustard regarding how to network at all stages of your career and best tips & tricks. Come join for panel and break out groups, plus an opportunity to practice your networking skills with the CREW community.

WHO: CREW Emerging Leaders (those with 0 - 5 years in CRE); Maximum 25 registrants

WHEN: Tuesday, October 28, 2025; 5:30 - 7:30 PM

WHERE: USD Knauss School of Business; 5998 Alcala Park | San Diego, CA | 92110-2492

COST: Free (Attendees will need to pay $6 for parking)

University and College students will have the opportunity to view the North City commercial development in San Marcos.

WHO: University and College Students; Maximum 40 Registrants

WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025; 12:30 - 3:00PM

WHERE: North City - Union Cowork; 251 N City Drive, #128F, San Marcos, CA 92078

COST: Free

Please join us for our CREW Casino Night, benefitting READi.

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2025; 4:30 - 8:00PM

WHERE: Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Towers; 350 Tenth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

COST: Members - $90 | Non-Members - $140

Member + 1 guest Ticket Package - $200

Walk-ins: $150

In today's market, smart dealmaking is more critical than ever. This exclusive forum will reveal what's working now, how macro forces are shaping investment decisions, and how to build confidence in evaluating and negotiating deals.

Join CREW San Diego in an enlightening conversation with Josh Volen, Co-Founder & Principal at CIRE Equity, Doug Arthur, President & CEO of SENTRE, and Tiffany English, Senior Director, Architecture for Qualcomm Incorporated, to uncover proven strategies, share invaluable insights on investment principles, and highlight real-world lessons that drive real returns.

This event is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of professional investing and unlock a new perspective on the real estate market.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our industry leaders and enhance your investment acumen. 

WHO: Open to All; Maximum 100 Registrants

WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2025; 11:30am - 1:15pm

WHERE: Farmer & The Seahorse; 10966 Torreyanna Rd., Set 240, San Diego, CA 92121

COST: Members - $75 | Non-Members - $150 | Students - $50

Walk-ins - $175

Online registration closes October 13, 2025. Walk-in fee will be charged once online registration is closed.

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe; 12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy Suite 107, San Diego, CA 92128

WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2025; 8:30 - 9:30 AM

COST: Free (BYOC)

Join us for this CREW 101 virtual meet-up to learn how to maximize your CREW membership. During this conversational Q&A, we’ll answer your questions and give you quick tips to help you navigate the world of CREW including:

-CREW emails

-CREW events

-CREW committee opportunities

-CREW Biz platform

-and more

This session is offered on a bi-monthly basis so if you can’t make this date, mark your calendar for the next session – see CREW events – generally the first Thursday of every other month.

We look forward to getting to know you and the opportunity to grow together.

WHO: CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025; 9:30 - 10:15am

WHERE: Zoom link sent upon registration

COST: Free

Experience a special night at the theater in the brand-new Cygnet Theater at Liberty Station! This is a unique opportunity to be among the very first to see a performance in this long-anticipated venue, with the premiere of The Follies.

This event supports the Building Futures Foundation, which funds scholarships and professional growth opportunities to help women pursue and advance their careers in commercial real estate.

Your registration includes a ticket to the show and one drink ticket for the pre-show happy hour at Caruth Cellars, where you’ll also hear directly from the design team to learn more about this exciting project that was decades in the making. A huge thank you to our sponsors, OCS Lighting & Control and obr Architecture, whose partnership helped make this event and this theater a reality.

Seats are limited so register early!

WHO: Open to All; Maximum 30 Registrants

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025; 5:00 - 9:30PM

WHERE: Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San DIego CA 92106 & Carruth Cellars, 2710 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego 92106

COST: $85

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Please join our CREW San Diego Membership committee for an evening of Cocktails & Conversation

WHO: Open to All

WHEN: Thursday, September 18, 2025; 5:30 - 7:00 PM

WHERE: Banner Bank 5901 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

COST: Free

Thank you to our event sponsor and host Banner Bank

Join Us for Q3 Crew Legacy Event of the Year!

 We invite you to our next Legacy gathering, hosted in a discussion-style happy hour at the beautiful Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Together, we’ll engage in a meaningful discussion on current issues affecting women in our industry and the San Diego real estate market, while enjoying a relaxed happy hour setting.

WHO: CREW Legacy Members Only (those with 5+ consecutive years membership in CREW San Diego

WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2025; 3:00 - 5:00 PM

WHERE: The Lodge at Torrey Pines; 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037

COST: $25

Workshop designed to empower CREWmates and the broader CREW San Diego network to use communication as a tool for influence, visibility, and leadership growth. Attendees will leave with clarity, confidence, and communication strategies they can immediately apply across business, mentorship, and professional development settings.

WHO: CREWMates and CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2025: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

WHERE: Mission Fed Horizon Center - Mission A Conference Room; 10325 Meanley Drive, San Diego CA 92131

COST: Free for CREWMates | Non-CREWMates Members - $25

Thank you to our Annual Sponsors for their support. Please join us for a lunch to honor you.

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: McCullough - Futuro Space/Hillcrest Design Center; 3605-B 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

WHEN: Tuesday, September 2, 2025; 8:30 - 9:30 AM

COST: Free

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Thank you to our Coffee Corner host/sponsor, McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Join CREW San Diego for an unforgettable summer evening bursting with Cuban color and rhythm. Enjoy waterfront views, tropical cocktails, Cuban‑inspired bites, live music, classic lawn games, a photo booth, and plenty of raffle prizes—perfect for mingling with the region’s top commercial real‑estate professionals.

Dress code: Tropical flair encouraged!

WHO: Open to All; Maximum 200 Registrants

WHEN: Wednesday, August 27, 2025; 4:30 - 7:30PM

WHERE: The Point, Bay Room & Garden; 1010 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109

COST: Members - $65 | Non-Members - $110

Member Ticket Package for One (1) Member and Three (3) Guests - $300

Walk-Ins: Members - $75 | Non-Members - $130

Parking is free but very limited. Ride-sharing is encouraged!

Pre-Purchase your Raffle Tickets when you register! 10 for $20 | 50 for $80 | 100 for $150

Join us for our CREW Connect to participate in intentional networking with CREW San Diego Board of Directors and Members. This is an exclusive member only event. We will have rotating round table discussions (led by members of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board) aimed to deepen your connections in CREW and create more business amongst our members.

Intentional - Instead of bringing your best elevator pitch, think about how you will share what you actually do in your part of the industry, who you interact with on a deal, who you want to connect with, and who in your network you can refer to others.

Our Board of Directors will be available for questions about CREW’s committees and ways to get the most out of your CREW membership.

We will start promptly at 4pm with an overview, followed by 3 round table sessions of 25 minutes each. Upon arrival you will be assigned your first roundtable and then everyone can select a 2nd and 3rd roundtable to take part in.

Light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

WHO: CREW Members Only; Maximum 35 Registrants

WHEN: Tuesday, August 19, 2025; 4:00 - 6:30 PM

WHERE: San Diego Tech Center; 9605 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121

COST: Free

'Engineered for Success: Adapting Your Skills to Get Ahead' hosted by CREW Network, Viewing Party. Join CREW San Diego Members in this uplifting virtual presentation about transition and continuous development.

In this session, you will:
1) Learn secrets to thrive during change
2) Retain top talent by ensuring their career is providing the results they desire
3) Identify resources to maintain your team’s motivation for maximum success
4) Leverage proven techniques to create and sustain lasting change

Enjoy the webinar, connect over lunch, and network with great company at this exclusive event! Webinar starts promptly at 11:00am.

WHO: CREW Members Only; Maximum 40 Registrants

WHEN: Thursday, August 14, 2025; 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WHERE: Dempsey Construction, 1825 Aston Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

COST: $20 (Walk-ins $30)

Join us for this CREW 101 virtual meet-up to learn how to maximize your CREW membership. During this conversational Q&A, we’ll answer your questions and give you quick tips to help you navigate the world of CREW including:

-CREW emails

-CREW events

-CREW committee opportunities

-CREW Biz platform

-and more

This session is offered every other month so if you can’t make this date, mark your calendar for the next session, generally the first Thursday of every other month.

We look forward to getting to know you and the opportunity to grow together.

WHO: CREW Members Only

WHEN: Thursday, August 7, 2025; 9:00 - 9:45 AM

WHERE: Zoom link sent upon registration

COST: Free

Join the Membership Committee for Coffee and Connecting

WHO: Open to All

WHERE: Parakeet Cafe; 3745 Paseo Pl Ste 820, San Diego, CA 92130

WHEN: Tuesday, August 5, 2025; 8:30 - 9:30 AM

COST: Free (BYOC)