Member Benefits

CED Members receive many special benefits. Hear personal testimonials from high level executives as they discuss the benefits of joining the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. If you would like more information about any of these benefits and activities, please email membership@cednc.org or call 919.549.7500.



Individual/Student Member Benefits

Individual/Student Membership allows participation in CED events without company affiliation. Membership is only under an individual's name; company name and additional representatives are not offered with this type of membership.

Benefits Include:

  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs, StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide.
  • Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts ranging from $15-$300
  • Listing in CED's online member directory
  • Subscription to Venture Update, CED's monthly update of investment news in the Triangle
  • Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
  • Opportunity to sponsor CED events as an individual

Dues:

  12-Month Rate
Student $35.00
Individual $195.00

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Company Members

Entrepreneurial Member Benefits

Benefits Include:

  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs, StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide.
  • Full membership benefits for all company representatives
  • Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts ranging from $15-$300
  • Listing in CED's online member directory
  • Opportunity to sponsor CED events
  • Subscription to Venture Update, CED's monthly update of investment news in the Triangle
  • Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
  • Waiver of application fees for presenting at the CED's annual Venture Conference
  • CED's Cyberplaque to showcase your membership on your website
  • A copy of the Annual CED North Carolina Venture Report

Dues:

  12-Month Rate
Fewer than 15 employees $195.00
15 or more employees $450.00

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Professional Member Benefits

Benefits Include:

  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs, StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide.
  • Full membership benefits for all company representatives
  • Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts ranging from $15-$300
  • Listing in CED's online member directory
  • Opportunity to sponsor CED events
  • Subscription to Venture Update, CED's monthly update of investment news in the Triangle
  • Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletterDues:
  • CED's Cyberplaque to showcase your membership on your website
  • A copy of the Annual CED North Carolina Venture Report

 

12-Month Rate
$1,000.00

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Grantor Member Benefits
Check out our current CED Grantors

Benefits Include:

  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs, StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide.
  • Full membership benefits for all company representatives
  • Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts ranging from $15-$300
  • Ability to sponsor one entrepreneurial company for CED membership for one year
  • Listing in CED's online member directory
  • Included in the Grantor listing in CED's conference books
  • Listing in the Grantor Support section of the CED's website
  • Subscription to Venture Update, CED's monthly update of investment news in the Triangle
  • Listed as an Grantor-level supporter on a sign displayed prominently at all CED conferences.
  • Eligible to host CED New Member Orientations, as available
  • Opportunity to sponsor CED events
  • Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
  • 10% discount on CED Web banner advertising
  • CED's Cyberplaque to showcase your membership on your website
  • A copy of the Annual CED North Carolina Venture Report
  • Waiver of application fee for presenting at annual venture conference.

Dues:

12-Month Rate
$1,500

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Annual Supporter Benefits
Check out our current CED Annual Supporters

Benefits Include:

  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to CED’s on demand resource for entrepreneurs, StartUps24-7 (www.startups247.com).
  • NEW BENEFIT: Free Subscription to a quarterly business magazine, The Park Guide.
  • Full membership benefits for all company representatives.
  • Priority notices about programs and conferences and registration discounts ranging from $15-$300.
  • Ability to sponsor one entrepreneurial company for CED membership for one year.
  • A listing in the CED online member directory.
  • Listing in the CED Annual Support section of the CED's Web site.
  • Included in the Annual Supporter listing in CED's conference books.
  • Listing as an Annual Supporter-level member on a sign displayed prominently at all CED conferences.
  • Waiver of application fee for presenting at annual venture conference.
  • Subscription to Venture Update, CED's monthly update of investment news in the Triangle.
  • Eligible to host a CED new member orientation at your company, as available.
  • One conference ticket to Annual Venture Conference.
  • Opportunity to sponsor CED events.
  • Subscription to EntreLinks, CED's monthly industry newsletter
  • 15% discount on CED Web banner advertising (contact Cassandra Cranston at ccranston@cednc.org or call 919.549.7500).
  • Web Link on CED's on-line directory for one year.
  • CED's Cyberplaque to showcase your membership on your website.
  • A copy of the Annual CED North Carolina Venture Report.

Dues:

12-Month Rate
$3,000


Apply online using MyCED

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What Members are Saying

"Because of my experience with CED, I am personally committed to giving back to the larger Triangle community to ensure future opportunities for others." -- Donovan Moxey, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Interactive Multimedia Solutions, Inc.