Lynn Reich, EVP with Colliers International, will be honored at the 2020 Goldie Gala.
Elevating Extraordinary Women Leaders. Advancing the Commercial Real Estate Industry.
July 29, 2020
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Latest News from The Goldie Initiative
Mentoring More Crucial Than Ever During Challenging Times 
The Goldie Initiative will be announcing our 2020-21 cohort of Goldie Scholars very soon. Learn how you can mentor in a variety of ways -- and complete the Mentor Interest Form to be invited to a special event later this month -- by visiting our Mentor Program pageRead More>>
Sponsoring Organizations Help Emerging Leaders Navigate Pandemic

This Spring, The Goldie Initiative identified a problem:  Employees at our supporting companies were lacking traditional in person professional networking opportunities. 

So our team of dedicated committee members   came up with a s olution:  provide the opportunity to inspire the next generation of women leaders through sharing of our online mentorship tool! The   Mentorship Rocket program allows participants to continue to  build their professional networks  despite the current realities of social distancing.

Over 50 participants from sponsoring organizations have signed up for this season, which expires August 17. Stay tuned for details on how to participate in future programming or contact us  for more info. 
Scholars Deliver Personal Value Statements at 3rd Annual Event
Penny Pritzker, bottom row of pictures, second from right, hosts Goldie Scholars via Zoom 

In late April, for the third consecutive year, Goldie Scholars were given the opportunity present their 2-minute Value Statements or "Elevator Pitches," and receive feedback and advice from two commercial real estate industry icons. 
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Goldie Gala 2020 Virtual
There is still time to sponsor the 2020 Goldie Gala! Logos of companies/organizations that commit to sponsorship by Friday, July 31 will appear in our Gala invitation coming soon! Generous sponsorship benefits are available. Registration for the event will be complimentary - check your in-box for details on our virtual networking event!
Women In Business
Building a CRE Career Is About Patience, Hard Work and Finding Allies
ICYMI: Goldie Wolfe Miller, founder of The Goldie Initiative, participated in a webinar focusing on Mentoring, Continuing Education and Diversity, moderated by Nicole White of Avison Young.
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Congratulations to our 2020 Goldie Scholar Graduates!
Celebrating Goldie Scholars 2019 2020
YouTube: Celebrating Goldie Scholars 2019-2020
Fifteen Goldie Scholars graduated from nine universities this May/June. We wish them all the best of luck on their future endeavors and look forward to welcoming them as Goldie Alumnae! Read more>>
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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, leadership development, and networking opportunities to women with high potential who are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry.  Read more>>  

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