Membership

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Regular 12-Month Membership fee: $40 – Professional; $20 – Student

NECINA Membership Benefits

  • Join the biggest and most influential professional community in New England with a unique focus on both US and Asia opportunities
  • Get FREE admission to 30~40* professional events on cutting edge technologies, business innovations, and entrepreneurship services
  • Network with influential thought leader from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, VC firms, and academia across both US and Greater China
  • Access career-changing opportunities through our Career Conference, job board, professional contacts, and social network
  • Launch and grow business by participating in NIC-NEW for startup teams and NE-Club for business owners
  • Develop business relationships with investors, partners from Greater China
  • Make friends and have fun in NECINA through year-around culture and social events (New Year Gala, Summer Outing, Happy Hours)

 

Free NECINA Events, Programs for Members

  • Necina NTC Conferences
  • NIC-New Program – Incubator Program for Startup Teams
  • YES Program – Hands-on Entrepreneurship Learning for High School Students
  • NE-Club – Business Club for NECINA-affiliated Business Owners

Acknowledgement

Membership due contributes to only a small portion of NECINA’s operating expenses. Most of our events are heavily subsidized by leading companies aligned with NECINA’s mission. Their financial, venue, food and drink, and in-kind professional services support are fundamental to the success of our membership program.

Q&A

Q: What does NECINA stand for, and what are its mission?
A: New England Chinese Information & Networking Association. Mission Statement: Promote cutting edge technologies, foster entrepreneurship and leadership, facilitate professional networking, bridge U.S. and Asia
 
Q: As a non-profit organization, why do you charge a membership fee?
A: This is to partially cover our operations cost, and to obtain a level of commitment from our members in supporting NECINA. As a non-profit, NECINA makes no profit from the membership fee.
 
Q: What are the benefits of becoming a member?
A: See the membership benefits at the top of this page.
 
Q: I don’t want to be a member yet, but may I join NECINA’s email list?
A: Yes, you can subscribe to NECINA’s email list by visiting http://bit.ly/necinanews.  You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the newsletter you receive.
 
Q: Do I need to be an engineer to become a member of NECINA?
A: No.  We welcome people from all professions.  NECINA had a strong root in network computing industry.  Over the years our connection has expanded to diverse fields including software, eBusiness, BioIT, finance, business and other professionals.
 
Q: Do I need to be a Chinese to join NECINA?
A: We welcome professionals and students from all backgrounds and experiences to join NECINA, and they will benefit from our various events and programs such as tech conferences, career development seminars, entrepreneurship programs as well as social activities.
 
Q: How do I pay my membership due?
A: You can register through this link. Click “Join us” to sign up and follow the steps.
 
Q: Forgot my login ID and password?
A: To retrieve your NECINA account password, please use this link. If the issue remains unresolved, please email membership@necina.org for assistance.