Membership Overview
With more than 5,000 active members representing over 1,100 companies, CED is the largest and oldest member-based entrepreneurial support organization in the nation. Become a CED member to receive superior education and networking.
Why Join CED?
- Access CED’s community of high-growth entrepreneurs, investors and service partners through value-added networking.
- Gain first-hand knowledge and know-how on the latest deals, new companies, new people and products through CED's programs, workshops, and insider publications.
- Take advantage of member-only events and discounts on nationally recognized programs and conferences.
- CED can facilitate mentoring relationships by leveraging the outstanding business, technological and scientific talent of the region’s entrepreneurial community as well as corporations, universities and financial institutions.
- CED publishes news about its members and provides numerous guest column opportunities. To submit news, visit CED News.
- Showcase your support of the entrepreneurial community and build your company’s reputation by placing the CED Member Cyber Plaque on your website.
- CED is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit organization that is supported by membership dues, program revenues and contributions from individuals, companies and foundations in order to fulfill its educational mission. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
CED Member Levels |
Details |
Annual Dues |
Individual |
Prospective and current entrepreneurs with no company affiliation |
$195.00 |
Entrepreneurial
Company – fewer than 15 employees |
Concept, startup and seed-stage companies in early product development (government agencies, educational institutions and non-profits also qualify) |
$195.00 |
Entrepreneurial
Company – 15 or more employees |
Growth, expansion, maturity and exit-stage companies with products |
$450.00 |
Professional | Professionals who provide services to entrepreneurs (examples: attorneys, accountants, investors, consultants, personnel/executive search, real estate brokers/developers and insurance/benefit planners) |
$1,000.00 |
Grantor |
Corporations and firms seeking more visibility, in addition to membership benefits |
$1,500 |
Annual Supporter |
Members interested in fostering the continued growth of the entrepreneurial culture of the region in addition to the benefits of membership |
$3,000 |
Student |
Students of all ages – including high school, community college, university and graduate school |
$35.00 |
Click here for a printable membership brochure.
For a printable CED membership form, please click here.
Complete the form and fax it to 919.549.7405. Or mail the
completed form to:
CED Membership
P.O. Box 13353
RTP, NC 27709.
Questions? Email membership@cednc.org or call Stephanie Dorko 919-549-7500 x126.
Individual Member
Additional Benefits Include:
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
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Entrepreneurial Company Member (fewer than 15 employees)
Additional Benefits Include:
- Full membership benefits for all company representatives
- Opportunity to sponsor CED programs
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
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Entrepreneurial Company Member (more than 15 employees)
Additional Benefits Include:
- Full membership benefits for all company representatives
- Opportunity to sponsor CED programs
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
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Professional Member
Additional Benefits Include:
- Full membership benefits for all company representatives
- Opportunity to sponsor CED programs
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
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Grantor Member Benefits
Additional Benefits Include:
- Included in the Grantor listing within CED's conference books and on conference signage
- Prominent listing on CED's homepage
- 10% discount on CED's web banner advertising
- Full membership benefits for all company representatives
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Opportunity to sponsor CED programs
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
Use myCED to become a grantor member online today
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Annual Supporter Benefits
Additional Benefits Include:
- Included in the Grantor listing within CED's conference books and on conference signage
- Prominent listing on CED's homepage
- Hyperlink to your company website listed in CED's online membership directory
- 15% discount on CED's web banner advertising
- Full membership benefits for all company representatives
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Opportunity to sponsor CED programs
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
Use myCED to become an annual supporter member online today
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Student
Additional Benefits Include:
- Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts
- Listing in CED's online member directory
- Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
- Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide
Use myCED to become a student member online today