Membership
With more than 5,500 active members, CED is the oldest and largest entrepreneurial support organization in the nation. Become a CED member to get connected to this valuable network.
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Network at a CED event

Attend member-only socialsGet Connected to CED
- Network with CED’s community of entrepreneurs, investors and service partners by attending an upcoming event.
- CED can facilitate mentoring relationships by leveraging the region’s entrepreneurial community. Schedule your personal consultation now. (By appointment only)
- Take advantage of member-only events and discounts on nationally recognized programs and conferences.
- Share your expertise by speaking at a CED program or writing a guest column for a CED publication.
- CED publishes news about its members and their events; to submit your news and events for consideration email news@cednc.org.
- Give back to the entrepreneurial community through volunteer opportunities.
CED is here to help, if you have questions contact:
- Lilith Anderson: 919-226-0468
- membership@cednc.org
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.



