Elevating Extraordinary Women Leaders. Advancing the Commercial Real Estate Industry.
July 11, 2017
The Goldie Initiative has lots of news to share! Please read on for the second issue of our Quarterly Newsletter. For more information, visit our website.
Latest News from The Goldie Initiative
Congratulations to our 2017 Graduates!
In May, scholars, alumnae, mentors and board members of The Goldie Initiative gathered together for a school year-ending celebration of our 2017 graduates from DePaul University, Northwestern-Kellogg School of Management, Roosevelt University, University of Wisconsin School of Business, and Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. We look forward to welcoming our 2017-18 scholar cohort in August.  
Goldie Scholar Spotlight
Recent University of Wisconsin School of Business Graduate Jocelyn Friedman, who received her MBA from the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate in May 2017, was the organizer of the 3rd annual women's real estate trip to Chicago last Spring. Read more .
Former Chair of The Goldie Initiative appointed to University Leadership Role
Collete English Dixon, 2nd from right, was recently appointed to be the Executive Director of the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University, replacing founding director Jon DeVries.  Read more .
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities Available NOW for 10th Anniversary Gala on 9/14/17
Don't miss the premier networking event of the season! Hundreds of industry professionals committed to supporting women in Chicago's commercial real estate community will gather at   Wintrust  Grand Banking Hall for a unique evening of sips, savories and sweets. Tickets and sponsorship packages are now available. Contact  Megan Abraham , Executive Director, or  Visit Event Website .
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Featured Partner Upcoming Events
CommercialForum's Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate
A diverse panel discussing disruptive technology. Gain a competitive advantage, straight from the experts. Featuring The Goldie Initiative's Board President Karin Kraai and moderated by Ginger Downs. July 18 at the East Bank Club.  More info.

Women In Business
An Open Letter to Working Women
A tech executive shares practical advice on how women can support one another.
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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
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