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. Click here for a printable membership brochure.
- Take advantage of member-only events and discounts on nationally recognized programs and conferences.
- Access CED’s thriving network of high-growth entrepreneurs, investors and service professionals.
- Get connected through CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs - StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
- Gain first-hand insight, trends, exposure and value-added networking.
- Stay in the loop on the latest deals, new companies, new people and products through CED’s insider publications including EntreLinks, Venture Update and homepage news feeds.
- Showcase your support of the entrepreneurial community and build your company’s reputation by placing the CED Member Cyber Plaque on your website.
- Click here to watch a brief video highlighting the benefits of being a CED member, including testimonials from high level executives across the Triangle.
You may already be a member! Check to see if your company is a member and add yourself to your company's member list.
Who Should Join CED? |
CED Member Levels |
12-Month Rate |
Prospective and current entrepreneurs with no company affiliation |
Individual |
$195.00 |
Concept, startup and seed-stage companies in early product development (government agencies, educational institutions and non-profits also qualify) |
Entrepreneurial
Company – fewer than 15 employees |
$195.00 |
Growth, expansion, maturity and exit-stage companies with products |
Entrepreneurial
Company – 15 or more employees |
$450.00 |
Professionals who provide services to entrepreneurs (examples: attorneys, accountants, investors, consultants, personnel/executive search, real estate brokers/developers and insurance/benefit planners) |
Professional |
$1,000.00 |
Corporations and firms seeking more visibility, in addition to membership benefits. |
Grantor |
$1,500 |
High-level supporters interested in greater visibility, special discounts and additional directory listings, in addition to membership benefits. |
Annual Supporter |
$3,000 |
Students of all ages – including high school, community college, university and graduate school |
Student |
$35.00 |
Note: 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.
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.