FAQ
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About Membership
What is the difference between Chief Executive Network (CEN) and Senior Executive Network (SEN)?
What is included in my membership?
What industry sector groups are offered?
My partner/colleague and I both want to join - can we share a membership?
About Membership Fees
What are the membership fees for joining and maintaining membership with CEN or SEN?
Can I pay my annual membership fee online?
About Meetings
What is the meeting attire?
Where are the meetings held?
How should I book my room? Will CEN or SEN have a room block at the meeting hotel?
Is my spouse/significant other invited to attend the reception/dinner on Thursday night?
Do I need to bring any materials to the meetings?
About Conferences
What are your spring and fall conferences? Are they included in my membership?
Can I pay for registration at a spring and/or fall conference online?
About Continuing Education
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits for CEN & SEN Meetings & Conferences?
What is the difference between Chief Executive Network (CEN) and Senior Executive Network (SEN)?
Our organization is structured into two networks, Chief Executive Network and Senior Executive Network, that comprise seven industry sectors (manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, architectural, engineering, general contracting, electrical and mechanical contracting, and technology software). CEN is designed for CEOs and SEN is designed for "C-level" executives or other direct reports of the CEO.
What is included in my membership?
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Meetings
Your annual membership fee pays for all of your membership meetings. This includes all presentations, conference materials, facilitated
roundtable sessions, Thursday’s breakfast (if applicable), lunch, reception and dinner, and Friday’s breakfast. Your membership does not
include hotel and travel accommodations.
The goal of CEN & SEN is to improve your company’s performance by allowing the exchange of expertise with your peers. Through
meetings, members have the opportunity to network, gain access to industry experts, and learn about the latest trends in their
respective industries. Learn More
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Connections
Facilitated by our staff, Connections allows members to pose questions to the entire CEN and/or SEN membership and get help from
fellow members who have meaningful experience in the specific area where advice is needed.
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Resources
Membership includes access to staff experts who have deep experience in fields such as Lean Manufacturing, Strategy Execution, Sales
Performance Improvement, and a host of other topics. Members also have access to materials on our website including post meeting
notes, presentations, President’s Reports, and sub-group contact information.
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Continuing Education Credits
As part of our continuing commitment to provide high quality service to our members, Chief Executive Network is a registered
provider for the American Institute of Architects (AIA, Provider #H866), the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (Provider
#0004182), and provides material for Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDH) for other states.
Senior Executive Network is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Provider (Sponsor ID#: 107637) for the National Association of
State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
What industry sector groups are offered?
CEN & SEN are composed of groups from the following industry sectors:
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale/Distribution
- Technology Software
- Architectural
- Engineering
- Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
For more information, please view our Industry Sector page.
My partner/colleague and I both want to join - can we share a membership?
If you and your partner/colleague wish to attend a meeting simultaneously, this will require two memberships. All new members must be
approved by the CEN & SEN selection committee regardless.
On the other hand, if you wish to attend the spring meetings for your group and your partner/colleague wishes to attend the fall meetings,
then you may share membership. This is not generally recommended.
What are the membership fees for joining and maintaining membership with CEN or SEN?
If you are approved as a prospective member, there is a one-time membership application fee of $950 USD. This application fee does includes
your first meeting.
After your first meeting and membership approval, there is an annual (or bi-annual) fee for membership determined by your company's gross revenue from the previous fiscal year.
Can I pay my annual membership fee online?
Membership dues can be paid online though your account. If you wish to pay now, please view our payment page.
What is the meeting attire?
Dress for CEN & SEN meeting is business casual.
Casual skirts or slacks with collared shirts, sweaters, blazers, or sports coats are the norm; suits are not required. The emphasis is on
comfort, so that you can concentrate on the conference.
Where are the meetings held?
Meetings are held at airport hotels or hotels in close proximity to the airport. This allows members to quickly arrive and leave meetings
and minimize their time out of the office.
How should I book my room? Will CEN or SEN have a room block at the meeting hotel?
A member or attendee is responsible for booking their own hotel room.
For each meeting, CEN will have a discounted room block reserved at the meeting hotel. When calling the hotel, please remember to ask for
the "Chief Executive Network Room Block." This block is usually guaranteed by the hotel until a few weeks before the
meeting.
For the hotel phone number of your next meeting, please view our meeting schedule page.
Is my spouse/significant other invited to attend the reception/dinner on Thursday night?
Yes, CEN & SEN welcome the attendance of spouses/significant others to the reception/dinner; however, we ask that prior to the meeting, you
notify us of your guest so that we may plan for them.
Do I need to bring any materials to the meetings?
No, you do not need to bring any materials to the meeting. All meeting materials will be provided. We do, however, ask that each member give
thoughtful consideration to the agenda topics and come prepared to discuss them.
What are your spring and fall conferences? Are they included in my membership?
Every year, CEN offers two non-industry specific conferences that are open to both members and nonmembers of "C-level” status.
Conferences are not included in CEN membership fees; however, members receive advanced registration and discounted pricing.
For more information about upcoming conferences (or to register), please view our conference page.
Can I pay for registration at a spring and/or fall conference online?
Registration fees for a spring and/or fall conference can be paid online though PayPal. If you wish to pay now,
please view our payment page.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits for CEN/SEN Meetings & Conferences?
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Senior Executive Network is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider (Sponsor ID#: 107637) for the National Association of
State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). The average number of credits earned at each meeting and conference is 10.
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AIA/CES
Chief Executive Network is a registered provider for the American Institute of Architects (AIA, Provider #H866). The average number
of credits earned at each meeting and conferences is 10.
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PDH
Chief Executive network is a registered provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (Provider #0004182). CEN also
provides material for Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDH) for other states.