Member Benefits

CED Members receive many special benefits. If you would like more information about any of these benefits and activities, please contact Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.



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
  • One (1) CED MemberCard, providing “2 for 1” discounts at more than 100 popular dining establishments, merchants, attractions and museums.

Dues:

 14-Month Rate
Student$37.52
Individual$227.50

Contact: Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.


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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
  • CED Job Board, where only CED members can post their open positions for all Web visitors to view.
  • CED MemberCard, providing “2 for 1” discounts at more than 100 popular dining establishments, merchants, attractions and museums.
    • Member companies with fewer than 15 employees receive one (1) CED MemberCard
    • Member companies with 15 or more employees receive two (2) CED MemberCards

Dues:

 14-Month Rate
Fewer than 15 employees$227.50
15 or more employees$525

Contact: Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.

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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 newsletter
  • CED's Cyberplaque to showcase your membership on your website
  • A copy of the Annual CED North Carolina Venture Report
  • CED Job Board, where only CED members can post their open positions for all Web visitors to view.
  • Three (3) CED MemberCards, providing “2 for 1” discounts at more than 100 popular dining establishments, merchants, attractions and museums.

Dues:

14-Month Rate
$1,166.67

Contact: Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.

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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.
  • CED Job Board, where only CED members can post their open positions for all Web visitors to view.
  • Five (5) CED MemberCards, providing “2 for 1” discounts at more than 100 popular dining establishments, merchants, attractions and museums.

Dues:

14-Month Rate
$1,750

Contact: Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.

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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.
  • Listed 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 (contact Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125).
  • 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 Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125).
  • 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.
  • CED Job Board, where only CED members can post their open positions for all Web visitors to view.
  • Five (5) CED MemberCards, providing “2 for 1” discounts at more than 100 popular dining establishments, merchants, attractions and museums.

Dues:

14-Month Rate
$3,500

Contact: Evelyn Williams at ewilliams@cednc.org 919.549.7500 ext. 125.

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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.