CREW Richmond's 35th Anniversary Luncheon

2025 is a special year for CREW Richmond since it marks our Chapter’s 35^th Anniversary and we’re celebrating by having a signature Anniversary Luncheon on November 6, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Robins Room.

We’re excited to announce that our keynote speaker will be Julie Brown. She is a powerhouse speaker, networking guru, and unapologetic advocate for anyone looking to carve out their space and thrive in competitive industries. As the author of This Sh!t Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success and host of the This Sh!t Works podcast, Julie combines her expertise with humor and real-world strategies to make networking feel accessible, empowering, and yes—fun!

Julie’s on a mission to tackle one of the biggest challenges professionals face: building a strong network. Research proves that your network is the ultimate game-changer, and Julie’s passion is helping people build the kind of connections that spark opportunities, drive success, and create lasting impact. With her sharp insights and no-nonsense approach, Julie helps professionals everywhere unlock the full power of their networks and transform their careers. 

Help shape the keynote—take our 2-minute survey when you register! 
Got two minutes? That’s all it takes to fill out our quick networking survey when you register. Your answers will directly shape Julie Brown’s keynote—so the stories, strategies, and takeaways speak to your real-life challenges and goals. Think of it as your chance to help design the session you actually want to attend. 

The event will also feature the premiere of our 35^th Anniversary Tribute Video as well as guest speaker Alyssa Dangler, CREW Network Past President. 

*Our signature luncheon is limited to 100 attendees. Registration opens to Members, Past Presidents and Sponsors on 9/18, Non-Members on 10/6 and closes on 10/24.