Victor, NY – December 9, 2025 – Nexus Licensing Group, a leading full-service licensing management firm, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Conference of New England in which it will serve as its domestic licensing agent of record.
 
Under the agreement, Nexus will guide the CNE to expand its brand reach and revenue streams through traditional retail and ecommerce channels. The firm is also developing and executing a strategic, integrated plan to protect and manage the conference’s name and marks as well as enhance its retail strategy through conference championships and co-branding efforts.
 
“Partnering with Nexus marks an important step forward for the CNE,” said CNE Interim Commissioner Julie Beer. “This partnership will help us fully realize the potential of our rebrand and create new opportunities to grow and elevate our conference in the years ahead.”
 
“We look forward to working with Julie Beer, her staff, and their membership to launch the CNE’s first trademark licensing program”, said Brian Young, Founder & CEO, Nexus Licensing Group. “The conference’s recent rebranding initiative provides the opportunity to connect the CNE brand, through its membership and media outlets, to consumers across the New England region and beyond. We are excited to provide the experience and insight to help drive optimal success.”
 
About Nexus Licensing Group:
Nexus Licensing Group is a full-service trademark licensing management firm representing over 65 collegiate brands. The firm develops specialized plans to manage, protect, and further monetize collegiate assets for colleges, universities, and athletic conferences. For more information, visit www.nexuslicensinggroup.com.
 
About Conference of New England:
Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 11 full member and five associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers championships in 21 intercollegiate sports.