About CREW Network
CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network was founded in 1989 to bring together women involved in the many aspects of commercial real estate to exchange information, develop business contacts, and help each other succeed professionally. Today, CREW Network is the premier business network dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network provides support to their 12,000 members worldwide through business networking, leadership development, industry research and career outreach. 
Overview
CREW Network has worked with SnapIT Solutions since 2021 and A-S-K Associates, Inc. beginning with their 2017 Convention in Houston. We provide all of the details and logistics of their convention to include production. We had worked with a couple of AV companies in the past but needed to make a change and work with a company that was reliable, communicated, creative, etc. and understood ours and the clients needs. We decided to hire Power Plus Productions (P3) a full production house who could provide CREW Network with a set unlike anything they had ever done before. The pre-production needs were just as critical as the execution of the show. They needed a team who would be able to create eye catching graphics, coach presenters prior to the show, and meet regularly to discuss various elements of the show. They needed a level of care from beginning to end, and Power Plus Productions was happy to deliver!
With one main General Session and several large-scale Breakouts throughout the 3-day event, the Hilton Chicago served as the perfect location for this important convention. 
Approach
Utilizing P3’s two warehouses in San Diego and California, we were able to deliver all equipment for this event with their own trucking team. Power Plus Production’s key department leads and Production Manager ran a setup crew who was able to get the entire General Session set in ample time. During the planning phase, we described a key component to this event was the Opening Ceremony. Every year CREW Network brings in amazing talent to open the show with a powerful message. This year was no different. With a professionally trained opera singer (who is a CREW Network member) and moving testimonials from the Network’s members and leaders, we knew this element of the show needed to stand out. P3’s lighting team created an amazing experience as each leader shared their story, their journey. 
We also learned during the planning phase that Closed Captioning was critical, as CREW Network greatly values inclusiveness. We partnered with P3 and was able to provide live, professional captioning service on the outboard screens throughout the General Session for each presenter.
The Large-Scale Breakouts were also very important. Quick room turns make any meeting planner nervous, but P3’s team remained calm and poised and helped kick off each meeting with the speakers well.
Conclusion
SnapIT Solutions’ partnership with CREW Network continues to grow stronger with every event. This event is a great example of how our services and expertise extend beyond the live show, with attention to detail and care during the planning and post event phase. Being able to connect clients with venders that are experts in their field such as P3 creates an incredible and long-term partnership. We are excited for what the future holds with CREW Network. 
