Membership Services
Education
CED's educational programs include formal
entrepreneurial training special interest roundtables and industry forums,
and a host of additional seminars and programs. Take a look at our calendar
of events to explore the full range of upcoming events that provide
information and guidance on management, finance, commercialization of
technologies, and other topics facing entrepreneurs.
Capital Formation
To increase available capital for North Carolina entrepreneurs, CED
presents an annual venture conference, annual
investment surveys and reports,
and provides opportunities to network with venture investors, private
investors, and investment bankers. May 2002 marked the 20th season for
the highly successful venture conference which made its debut in 1984.
The conference traditionally attracts investors from all over the country
and has resulted in securing millions of dollars for North Carolina
businesses.
Mentoring
CED has uniquely mobilized the professional community and seasoned entrepreneurs
to share their knowledge with emerging entrepreneurs. CED members have
lots of opportunities to meet mentors who can help them define and direct
their businesses through the Capital Connection and a wide variety of
entrepreneurial roundtables.
Communications
CED's Membership Directory
of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial service providers includes information
on entrepreneurial companies, government agencies, service professionals,
consultants, investors, and other valuable contacts in the Triangle.
CED also produces weekly online news briefs, a bi-weekly member email (EntreLinks) and a monthly
monthly newsletter (Venture Update) with the latest on deals, significant company milestones and contracts, product releases and noteworthy developments in North Carolina’s innovation sector. Visit CED's Resources and News pages for more details.