Contact Bob at bcarullo@smartstates.com or 609-304-2904 for membership application (and invoice if needed).
We invite the technology community to join our current, proactive SMART members. Increased regional membership and regional, national and international collaboration will result in a more competitive Mid-Atlantic Region that will benefit all participants.
Benefits of Membership
1. Direction and Execution of Mid-Atlantic S&T Issues.
The final phase of the SMART initiative is the creation of the nation's first inter-state, regional S&T Authority. This Authority will coordinate S&T activities of the tech community, support the Congressional Caucus and collaborate with the Federal Executive Branch and our International Allies.
While the Governors and their designated Board of Directors will oversee the strategic direction of the Authority, the SMART Membership will be providing the input to this direction and the daily tactical execution.
2. Unique Networking and Collaboration
The uniqueness of the SMART initiative is the range and depth of the formal components. This affords our members increased and formal collaboration among:
- SMART Congressional Caucus - 8 Senators and 41 Members of the DE, MD, NJ & PA delegation
- Federal Executive Branch Agencies - 56 DC Headquarters Agencies
- States - Executive & Legislative Branches of DE, MD, NJ & PA and further access to Local Government
- Regional Technology Community - Academia - 660 Universities/Colleges
- Business - Most of our nation's major corporations; thousands of innovative Small Businesses; many are International.
- Government Labs and Agencies - Hundreds of Fed/State/Local activities with partnering and funding opportunities
- Organizations - Scores of organizations with specialized support, access and networking
3. Tech Group Activities and Leadership
The pro-active members of SMART participate in our Technology Groups which cover all topics of technical enterprise and intellectual vitality for the region. Members have leadership opportunities with the Groups, gaining added visibility and networking opportunities.
4. Membership Categories and Rates:
Academia
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- Universities
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$1,000.00
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- Colleges/Community Colleges
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$500.00
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- K-12
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$250.00
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Businesses
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- Large Business (500+)
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$5,000.00
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- Medium Business (201-500)
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$1,000.00
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- Small Business (11-200)
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$500.00
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- Micro Business (1-10)
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$200.00
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Government Labs and Agencies
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- Federal Labs/Field Agencies
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$1,000.00
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- State Agencies & Major Cities
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$500.00
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- Local Counties/Towns
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$250.00
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Consultants or Organizations
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(dues payment or reciprocal agreement)
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$250.00
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Special Categories (see below)
- International
- SMART Benefactors
Our active International Group individually manages the memberships of our Allies. We coordinate with the appropriate US Departments of State and Commerce and others as needed. We further closely work with the four States' International Offices. We also coordinate with the UN, DC Embassies and local Consulates.
The SMART Benefactors are those who have increased benefits led by leadership positions and keynotes at our annual events. Rates are $25,000, $10,000 and $5,000.
- Strategic Advisory Committee
The Strategic Advisory Committee is composed of all SMART members over $5,000. This Committee conducts pre-meetings at all major events in Washington DC, meeting with the Caucus and State leaders and the Board to address the strategic direction of the SMART initiative. The Executive SubCommittee prepares the agenda and accomplishes all actions before and after the meetings.