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Members Doing Business Together...

One of the best networking benefits of CREW is the ability to leverage resources. The occupational diversity amongst KC CREW members ensures a solid resource network for whatever challenges that may arise.

• Jenn Shorrock (Embassy Landscape) and Stephanie Mills (Scott Rice Office Works) are utilizing their connection through KC CREW by sharing companies on calling PM groups, and what the market holds in their vendor world.
• Jennifer Miller (PSI) and Jill Beisma (EAE, Inc.) are collaborating on how their companies can partner on WBE projects.
• Shelly Heflin (Premier Bank) put Patsy Stuke (American Osage Consulting) in touch with a potential employee, whom they hired.
• Christa Krumm of First National Bank referred a client, KC Baptist Temple to Diana Ennis at Stewart Title for title insurance.
• Jill Biesma (EAE, Inc.) gained an environmental assessment via a referral from Traci Peterson (Bryan Cave, LLP). Jill and Traci met through working together on different committees within KC CREW.
• Elizabeth Fast (Spencer Fane) had a bank client that needed a Phase I Environmental audit in conjunction with making an SBA loan, so Elizabeth referred her client to Jill Biesma (EAE, Inc.).
• Jenni Glass (Overland Park Economic Development Council) met John (American Title) at a KC CREW event, and after speaking, John joined the Overland Park Chamber.
• Shanna Vance, Integra Realty Resources, was able to promptly provide Jennifer Stark, Security Savings Bank, with comparable real estate listings for a project she was working on outside of the KC area. Additionally, Jennifer was able to refer appraisal work to Integra.
• Integra received several assignments and opportunities from KC CREW relationships in the third quarter of 2008.
• Mark One and Opus are considering an opportunity to do business together - this connection was made through a KC CREW relationship.
• KCK Chamber needed a real estate development attorney for the KS Bioscience - this was accomplished between relationships developed through KC CREW.
• Michelle Suter had a client that needed a person within 24 hours to serve as a court appointed receiver for 84 properties. Michelle called Elizabeth Fast who found her a candidate within just a couple of hours
• Elizabeth Fast (Spencer Fane Britt & Browne) represented the lender on a large apartment complex in downtown KCMO. The lender had to foreclose on the property and needed a broker to help him sell the property. Elizabeth referred her client to Linda Peroff (Colliers Turley Martin Tucker). Both Elizabeth and Linda are Past Presidents of KC CREW.
• Linda Peroff (Colliers Turley Martin Tucker) was the broker selling an apartment complex east of the Plaza. The prospective buyer needed an attorney, so Linda referred the prospective buyer to Elizabeth Fast (Spencer Fane Britt & Browne). After this buyer purchased the apartment complex, the buyer needed a property manager, so Elizabeth referred her client to Ellen Todd (Curry Real Estate Company). Elizabeth and Ellen know each other after serving on the KC CREW Programs Committee.
• Midwest Mechanical Service has preventive maintenance contracts with two KC CREW members' companies: PSI and Brotherhood Bank & Trust.
  

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KC CREW is proud of its members' achievements!

Congratulations Patsy Stuke!
Congratulations to KC CREW's own Patsy Stuke – American Osage Consulating, Patsy's company, was recently named "Supplier of the Year, Class I" by the Mid America Minority Business Development Council at its recent award luncheon. Patsy is also a member of the Membership Committee. Congratulations Patsy!

KC CREW member Rosana Privitera-Biondo honored at LMC’s Annual Awards dinner
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan lauded the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City (LMC) as an example of how "working together things can get done" at the LMC's 30th Anniversary and 11th Annual Awards Dinner.

The LMC awarded its Leadership in Labor-Management Cooperation Award to the Kansas City, MO Workforce Board, on which KC CREW member Rosie Privitera-Biondo serves. The KCMO Workforce Board, which monitors the recently-implemented ordinance enhancing the number of minorities and women hired for city-financed construction projects, is comprised of leaders from the labor, contractor and minority communities who helped craft the historic ordinance.

Rosana Privitera-Biondo, President of MarkOne Electric and Past President of KC CREW, has been re-elected to serve on the board again for 2009. We’re proud of your service Rosie!

Gurgens selected to judge Capstone Real Estate Awards
Cydney Gurgens, manager and vice president of Wells Fargo Middle Market Real Estate and KC CREW past president, was selected as one of the five judges for this year’s Capstone Real Estate Awards. The Capstone awards recognize real estate development projects and transactions that enhance the Kansas City metropolitan area. The judges evaluate everything from a project’s visual aesthetics to application of new technological concepts and relevance to the community. Great job Cydney!

Rosana Privatera Biondo, President of KC CREW in 2007, and President/CEO of Mark One Electric Co., recently participated in the Industry Outlook General Assembly of Ingram’s 35th Anniversary Edition, January 2009. The selected assembly gathered to discuss Kansas City’s collective future during these uncertain economic times. Rosie was quoted when asked her view of the current state of the construction industry: “On the real estate side this is one of the most difficult times I have seen. We actually are looking for more people to enhance our team, so that when the work does hit we will be ready for it.” Rosie was also recognized in Ingram’s October 2007 issue as an Alumni Member of Kansas City’s Top Women Executives.

Rebecca Arthur with Novogradac & Company recently received a promotion. She is now a Principal of the firm. Congratulations, Rebecca!

Marcia Charney has been selected to serve again on the CREW Network Editorial Advisory Committee for 2008. Congratulations, Marcia!

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To submit KC CREW Member News, please email Shanna Vance at svance@irr.com
or call 913-748-4703.