Elevating Extraordinary Women Leaders. Advancing the Commercial Real Estate Industry.
April 12, 2017
We are pleased to share the latest news from The Goldie Initiative, in this inaugural issue of our Quarterly Newsletter. For more information, visit our website.
Latest News from The Goldie Initiative
Scholarship Application for 2017-18 Available Now  
The Goldie Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 scholarship program. In addition to financial support for graduate studies in real estate and/or business, Goldie Scholars receive benefits such as an executive mentor, leadership and professional development, and exclusive networking opportunities over the two year program period. Limited availability! 
Mentor Program Update
Understand why mentor Lynn Reich of Colliers International takes time out of her demanding schedule to find "Common Ground" with Goldie Scholar Alex Jimenez (Roosevelt '16). Find out how their open and honest relationship achieved the ultimate impact: helping Alex land her new job.  Read more .
Click Here for information on the Mentor Program. 
Wednesdays with Goldie
Since the beginning of 2017, Goldie Scholars have received an amazing new benefit to their participation in The Goldie Initiative: access to Goldie herself on weekly personal telephone calls. To date "Wednesdays with Goldie" has helped women achieve some key mentoring milestones. 
Save the Date for 10th Anniversary Gala
The Goldie Initiative will be celebrating a decade of women leaders in commercial real estate on  September 14, 2017 , with a gala event at  Wintrust  Grand Banking Hall in downtown Chicago. Tickets and sponsorship packages are now available. Contact  Megan Abraham , Executive Director, or  Visit Event Website .
In This Issue
Quick Links
Scholarship 2017-18
Featured Partner Upcoming Events
CREW Chicago Women of Influence
A panel discussion featuring "C-Suite" female executives, featuring The Goldie Initiative's Board President Karin Kraai. April 26 at the East Bank Club.   More information.
Fogelson Forum
McCormick/Motor
Row Transformation
featuring Lori Healey. April 20 at Roosevelt University.  More information.

Women In Business
Learn from a Shark
Read about Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary's secret weapon: Women CEO's. 
About The Goldie Initiative
Our mission is to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate. The Goldie Initiative does this by providing scholarship support for graduate study, mentorship, and networking opportunities to women with high potential who are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry.  Read more.
The Goldie Initiative | Megan Abraham, Executive Director
 847-883-9962 | [email protected]  | www.gbwmi.org
485 E. Half Day Rd, Suite 350
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089