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The CenterState CEO Network is a vibrant community of business owners, innovators and organizational leaders. Whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling a company, or leading an established organization, our team of experts is here to support you every step of the way. Our traditional membership model has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem of members and clients, designed to meet you where you are in your business journey.
Network Levels & Benefits
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Members
Members are businesses or organizations that pays annual membership dues and receives connections and resources directly for their business, including access to business development assistance, government advocacy and opportunities to connect with businesses across the region. Certain levels of membership also enable the member to contribute directly to the strategic vision and thought leadership of the organization.
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Business
Business partners receive the support they need to manage a sustainable growth strategy. Members at this level are traditionally established businesses, who need direct engagement from our expert staff in addition to the digital community and online resources.
Key benefits:
- Access to membership/business development point of contact to include annual business review
- Logo and 75-word company description in on-line directory
- Additional free Category listing (Value $80.00)
- 3 facilitated introductions to other CenterState CEO members
- Invitation to attend most CenterState programs and events at member only pricing including invitation to 1 Signature networking event, an exclusive networking opportunity with other key decision makers
- Member sticker for place of business
- Ability to participate on Ambassador Committee
- Ability to participate on Government Relations Committee
- CenterState communications to multiple employees
- Access to CenterState paid visibility opportunities to reach thousands of targeted member businesses, to include printed newsletter advertising, table displays at networking events, website advertising, on-line directory enhancements and event sponsorships
- Member only pricing for Certificates of Origin
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Corporate
As Regional and local business leaders, Corporate Partners understand the role they play in spearheading innovation and transforming our regional economy. Executives and employees have an opportunity to engage at a higher level within the organization and our membership.
Key benefits - all Business Partner benefits, plus:
- Assigned senior membership/business development point of contact for you and your team, in addition to an annual business review.
- Logo and 150-word company description in on-line directory
- Additional free Category listing (Value $80.00)
- 4 locations included as a separate listing on in on-line business directory
- 5 facilitated introductions to other CenterState CEO members
- Invitation to attend most CenterState programs and events at member only pricing including invitation to all Signature Access Networking events
- Member sticker for place of business
- Ability to participate on Ambassador Committee
- Ability to participate on Government Relations Committee
- CenterState communications to multiple employees
- Customized visibility and sponsorship opportunities
- Member only pricing for Certificates of Origin
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Executive
As Regional and local business leaders, Executive Partners understand the role they play in spearheading innovation and transforming our regional economy. Executive level members have the opportunity to attend all invite only business information and networking events, highlighting regional initiatives.
Key benefits - all Corporate Partner benefits, plus:
- Senior membership/business development point of contact will work with you and your team on solutions to assist with business growth and community initiatives, to include an annual business review
- Invitation for main contact and 2 staff to attend 2 Investor Relations meetings, a strategic discussion with key business leaders on strategic CenterState CEO economic and community development initiatives
- Up to 10 facilitated introductions to CenterState CEO members based on identified business growth opportunities
- Involvement to engage in key discussions/work groups specific to key regional economic and community development strategies, where applicable
- All additional locations included as a separate listing on in online business directory
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Investor
Investors represent over 250 member businesses, committed to supporting the organization’s role in the regional growth strategy through their thought leadership, industry insights and employee engagement. Our Investors receive concierge level service as they seek to develop new projects, make key connections, and gain new levels of community visibility and influence.
Key benefits - all Executive Partner benefits, plus:
- A dedicated CenterState CEO senior management point of contact will work with you and your team on a customized engagement to capture opportunities and increase competitiveness; to include an annual business review
- Unlimited facilitated introductions to CenterState CEO members based on identified business growth opportunities
- Expectation/invitation to serve on CenterState related work groups and special projects
- Invitation for main contact and 2 staff to attend all Investor Relations meetings, a strategic discussion with key business leaders on strategic CenterState CEO economic and community development initiatives
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Clients
Clients are individuals or companies seeking services to start or grow a business, and/or is participating in business growth programming administered by CenterState CEO.
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Propel
Ideal For:
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Early-stage founders
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Solo entrepreneurs
INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:
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Monday–Friday
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Workspace:
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Shared coworking space
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Conference rooms
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Makerspace
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Production studio
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Shared kitchen
Advisory & Mentorship:
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Mentorship opportunities
Events & Workshops:
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Access to INSPYRE workshops and events
Additional Resources:
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Startup software perks
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Resource pool network
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And more
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Accelerate
Ideal For:
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Scaling startups ready for investor and business development support
INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:
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24/7
Workspace:
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Shared coworking space
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Conference rooms
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Makerspace
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Production studio
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Shared kitchen
Advisory & Mentorship:
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One-on-one advising and mentorship opportunities
Events & Workshops:
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Access to INSPYRE workshops and events
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CenterState Signature Access Events
Additional Resources:
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All Propel benefits
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Mail services
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Growth
Ideal For:
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Scaling and innovating businesses needing strategic growth support
INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:
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24/7
Workspace:
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Shared coworking space
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Conference rooms
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Makerspace
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Production studio
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Shared kitchen
Advisory & Mentorship:
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One-on-one advising
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Mentorship opportunities
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Fractional executive support
Events & Workshops:
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Access to INSPYRE workshops and events
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CenterState Signature Access Events
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Option to join a Task Force
Additional Resources:
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All Accelerate benefits
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Investor relations support
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Operational efficiency support
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Network Associates
An eligible small business (those with less than five full-time employees or a non-franchise restaurant or a single location retailer) that wants to engage in the CenterState CEO network but is not part of the member or client tiers.
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Network Associate
The Network Associate Tier is a way for business owners to engage with the CenterState Network without joining the member or client tiers. This option is ideal for owners seeking to engage with CenterState CEO through event attendance and adding their voice to regional economic conversations.
Criteria:
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5 or less full-time employees, or
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Non-franchise restaurants, or
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Single location retail
Benefits include:
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Exclusive access to semiannual economic pulse surveys, ensuring small business voices inform our regional strategy
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Network Associate pricing on events
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Network Associate sticker for your place of business
Cost:
- $10 a month / $100 a year
Request CenterState CEO Network Information
Do you need help choosing the right tier for you? Or are you would you like additional information? Fill out the form below and a member of the CenterState CEO team will be in touch with you.
Hear What Our Members & Clients Have to Say
CenterState CEO is on a mission to help business thrive and all people prosper. The Network is comprised of more than 1,500 businesses of all sizes across the region. Here’s what some owners had to say about working with us.
