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economic club of new york
The Economic Club of New York is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization dedicated to the discussion of today’s most important social, economic and political questions. Since 1907, the Club has welcomed more than 1,000 speakers - business leaders, U.S. presidents, innovators, luminaries, statesmen and academics.
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Membership
Our members are among the top business leaders in the nation, interested in vigorous and ongoing discussion about issues that advance both our nation and the global economy. They are distinguished in the areas of finance, technology, law, government, academe, media, healthcare, and other economic sectors.
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Fellows
Our Fellows Program recruits potential future Club members who have shown leadership and commitment to the Club’s ideals and provides programming to foster the growth of these outstanding individuals.
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Reciprocal Events
We are partnering with the Economic Clubs of Chicago and Washington, D.C. to expand the opportunities for members. Members can now attend our sister clubs’ events and engage with the distinguished memberships in both cities.
GUIDANCE
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, The Economic Club of New York will suspend all in-person ticketed events as needed. Some events will be livestreamed and others will be postponed to a future date. Please watch this page for future updates. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our members and guests, while delivering high-quality and informative events.
Member Announcements
In Memoriam: Wallace Barnes
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Economic Club of New York Member, Wallace Barnes. Wallace was one of the Club's original Members and great supporter for many years. He was a mentor and friend to us all and will be greatly missed.
2020 Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
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Larry Summers & Jason Furman
January 19, 2021
The Economic Club of New York is honored to welcome Larry Summers and Jason Furman as they discuss their recent paper titled: A Reconsideration of Fiscal Policy in the Era of Low Interest Rates. -
Garry Kasparov
January 26, 2021
Garry Kasparov is a Russian pro-democracy leader, global human-rights activist, business speaker and author, and former world chess champion. -
Adena T. Friedman
February 2, 2021
Adena Friedman became President and Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq on January 1, 2017, and is a member of the Board of Directors. She brings more than 20 years of industry leadership and expertise, and is credited with significantly shaping Nasdaq’s transformation into a leading global exchange and technology solutions company with operations across six continents. Prior to being named CEO, Adena served as President and Chief Operating Officer throughout 2016 and was responsible for overseeing all of the company’s business segments with a focus on driving efficiency, product development, growth and expansion. -
Jerome H. Powell
February 10, 2021
The Economic Club of New York is honored to welcome Jerome H. Powell as he addresses our Members and their guests. As Chair of the Federal Reserve System we look forward to welcoming him back as he shares his outlook on the economy. -
Mary C. Daly
March 2, 2021
Mary C. Daly is the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. As a participant on the Federal Open Market Committee, she helps set American monetary policy that promotes a healthy and stable economy.
Recent Speakers
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021
Ginni M. Rometty
Executive Chairman, IBM
Charles Phillips
Managing Partner & Co-Founder, RECOGNIZE
ECNY Trustee
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021
Charlie Cook
Founder, The Cook Political Report
NBC News Political Analyst
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020
Mark Carney
UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance
Former Governor, Bank of England
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020
David L. Steward
Founder & Chairman
World Wide Technology
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020
Kenneth I. Chenault
Chairman and Managing Director|General Catalyst
Former Chairman and CEO|American Express
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020
Mellody Hobson
Co-CEO & President
Ariel Investments, LLC
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020
LL COOL J
Founder and CEO
Rock The Bells
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Jonnel Doris
Commissioner
NYC Department of Small Business Services
in the news
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Executive Chairman of IBM, Ginni Rometty
Monday, January 11, 2021
Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, Charlie Cook
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney
The Economic Club of New York is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization dedicated to the promotion of the study and discussion of social, economic and political questions. For more than a century, the Club has served as the premier public forum for thought leaders of the United States and the world, to express a diverse set of views and opinions in a free and open environment. By embracing and promoting free expression of diverse views and opinions, the Club effectively acts as a catalyst for innovation in thought and ideas impacting social, economic and political issues facing society.
