Levels of Engagement

The CRDA is uniting and mobilizing business and civic leaders around strategic priorities to enhance our region's competitiveness in the global economy.

Board of Directors

The CRDA Board is comprised of the region's top executives who drive the direction of our business development programs, oversee the implementation of the Opportunity NEXT strategic plan, provide fiscal oversight, and report quantifiable metrics to our stakeholders measuring our success.

Economic Leadership Council

The Economic Leadership Council is a high-level advisory group focused on addressing major economic competitiveness issues that require CEO-level engagement. This Council is a body of influence that provides strategic counsel to the CRDA Board, is invitation only, requires $50,000 per year investment, and is called upon when major opportunities and issues demand.

Program Committees

CRDA program committees tap into the collective experience and influence of CRDA investors and relevant subject matter experts from throughout the region. These committees are tasked with advancing the goals and objectives presented in the Opportunity NEXT strategic plan.

Investment Opportunities


Economic Leadership Council

$50,000+ annual investment

 

Core Responsibilities

  • High-level advisory group dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the three-county region
  • Assist in establishing regional economic development goals and priorities, and facilitating positive actions that drive regional economic competitiveness
  • Provide strategic guidance and counsel to the CRDA Board of Directors

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve on Economic Leadership Council*
  • Opportunity to serve on CRDA Board of Directors (CEO or other senior executive)*
  • Fully integrated marketing including recognition at events, acknowledgement in publications, and opportunities with CRDA business development and other special initiatives*
  • Special recognition at CRDA Annual Event*
  • Inclusion in special invitation-only events*
  • Inclusion in printed Regional Resource Guide
  • Logo, description and link - CRDA online Investor Directory

Chairman's Circle

$25,000+ annual investment

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Review, analyze and provide counsel for CRDA performance and deliverables
  • Provide strategic guidance for CRDA's organizational development and market influence
  • Provide governance and fiduciary oversight of CRDA

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve on CRDA Board of Directors (CEO or most senior executive)
  • Eligibility for election to CRDA Executive Committee*
  • Eligibility for special invitation-only events*
  • Prominent opportunities for recognition at CRDA events and sponsorships of CRDA business development initiatives*
  • Inclusion in printed Regional Resource Guide
  • Logo, description and link - CRDA online Investor Directory

President's Circle

$10,000+ annual investment

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing organizational goals, metrics and performance benchmarks
  • Implement and execute specific CRDA programs and initiatives
  • Provide governance and fiduciary oversight of CRDA

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve on CRDA Board of Directors (CEO or most senior executive)*
  • Inclusion in printed Regional Resource Guide*
  • Eligibility to serve on a CRDA program committee
  • Opportunities for recognition at CRDA events, and sponsorships of special CRDA initiatives
  • Logo, description and link - CRDA online Investor Directory

Director's Circle

$5,000+ annual investment

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing and executing specific CRDA programs and initiatives
  • Serve as ambassador for regional economic development, and CRDA goals and initiatives

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

  • Opportunities for recognition at CRDA events, and sponsorships of special CRDA initiatives*
  • Eligibility for election to CRDA Board of Directors via at-large seat
  • Eligibility to serve on a CRDA program committee
  • Logo, description and link - CRDA online Investor Directory

Ambassador's Circle

$2,500+ annual investment

 

Opportunities, Recognition and Benefits

  • Eligibility for election to CRDA Board of Directors via at-large seat*
  • Eligibility to serve on a CRDA program committee*
  • Logo, description and link - CRDA online Investor Directory*

 

*Denotes benefits specific to this investment level or above

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