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Membership is open to all who share a passion for engaging in the discussion and debate of the great business, government and social issues of our time. Determine which level you best qualify for and join today.
| Gold Membership |
Annual Dues: $350.00
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Gold members enjoy unparalleled access and opportunity to the region and world's leaders. As a Gold member, you can attend the Speaker Reception before each meeting where you will meet the speaker of the day and network with the region's VIPs. You can bring up to two guests with you into the Speaker Reception on most occasions. In addition, Gold members have the opportunity to sit at the head table upon request. |
| Regular Membership |
Annual Dues: $150.00 |
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Regular membership includes access to the Network Café held before each meeting - an excellent opportunity to build new business relationships and strengthen existing networks. Regular members also enjoy the lowest rate on meeting tickets and access to all DEC members and guests in the main luncheon each meeting. |
| Young Leader Membership |
Annual Dues: $75.00 |
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Under the age of 36? This membership level has the same benefits detailed in the Regular Membership above PLUS access to our popular and exclusive DEC Young Leader Series. Young Leaders who attend Young Leader meetings can network with and learn from successful CEOs who are DEC Board Members. |
| Associate Membership |
Annual Dues: $120.00
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This class of membership is reserved for ministers of religion, full-time members of the faculties of accredited schools, colleges and universities, both public and private, officials of local, state and national governments, employees of non-profit organizations, and retirees over 60 years of age. |
| Non-Resident Membership |
Annual Dues: $75.00 |
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Non-Resident membership is reserved for individuals who live and work more than 50 miles from downtown Detroit. |
Meeting Rates |
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The DEC Member meeting ticket is $45. Guest meeting ticket is $55 and the Non-Member meeting ticket is $75.
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Invite Guests at Discounted Rate |
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Access to Network Cafe |
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Attend VIP Speaker Reception |
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Receive Priority Seating |
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Opportunity to Sit at Head Table (if available, by request) |
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Opportunity to attend DEC Young Leader Series Meetings |
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Eligibility |
Open to all |
Open to all |
Reserved for Ministers, Faculty Members and Government Officials |
Reserved for individuals who live and work more than 50 miles from downtown Detroit |
Reserved for those under 36 years of age |
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Annual Dues |
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