<p>Contact: Karen Widmayer KW Communications LLC 301-661-1448 [email protected]</p><p>CREW DC ANNOUNCES MARCH 15th LUNCHEON PROGRAM PLAYING THE FIELD – SPORTS, POLITICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT</p><p>Washington, D.C., March 9, 2016 – Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of Washington, DC invites its members, the general public and media to its March 15th luncheon program, Playing the Field — Sports, Politics and Economic Development. Mixing sports, politics and economic development can produce some interesting results. Learn how the leading players in the Washington, DC area play for keeps! From the Verizon Center, which transformed Chinatown and the entire East End, and the continued revitalization of the Anacostia waterfront, which was energized by the development of Nationals Park, to DC United’s plans for Buzzard Point. Hear what it takes to transform a sports and entertainment vision into a reality.</p><p>Panelists: Peter Biché, Chief Financial Officer, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ketan Gada, DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development Neil Albert, President & Executive Director, DC Downtown BID Moderator, Jayne Shister, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield </p><p>The luncheon program will be held on Tuesday, March 15th from 11:30 am to 1:30pm at the Acela Club in Verizon Center at 601 F Street, NW in Washington, DC. Please enter from the NetApp Administrative Entrance located at the intersection of 7th and G Streets. General registration is available through the CREW DC website at www.crewdc.org. </p><p>Reporters are invited to attend this luncheon meeting free of charge, space permitting and subject to approval. Media should contact Karen Widmayer at 301-661-1448 or e-mail [email protected] at their earliest convenience.</p><p>About CREW DC Founded in 1979, CREW DC promotes professional opportunities and business relationships for women in the commercial real estate industry. CREW Network is the national association for women in commercial real estate with chapters in more than 70 major markets. CREW DC, with more than 600 members, is the largest chapter in North America. CREW Network represents nearly 9,000 women in commercial real estate across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit the CREW DC website at www.crewdc.org.</p><p>-###-</p>