We Bring Powerful Minds Together - The Economic Club of Chicago (original) (raw)
WE INSPIRE CHICAGO LEADERS TO DO
EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
There is transformative power in a shared vision. The founders of The Economic Club of Chicago recognized that in 1927 when they established the nonpartisan organization to encourage dialogue among leaders dedicated to advancing society and the institutions that shape it. For over 90 years the Club has maintained that legacy and today we remain committed to connecting Chicago’s top business and civic leaders to the people and ideas impacting our city, the nation and the world.
Kenneth C. Griffin
Founder & CEO / Citadel
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Satya Nadella
Chief Executive Officer / Microsoft Corporation
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President Barack Obama
44th President / The United States of America
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Walter Isaacson
Author, Journalist & Professor /
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Martin Scorsese
American Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter /
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Dr. Lisa Su
Chair & CEO / Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
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Janet Yellen
Secretary of the Treasury / United States
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Thasunda Brown Duckett
President & CEO / TIAA
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Our History
1927
Is the year The Economic Club
of Chicago was founded
500+
Event speakers over the years
8
Of which were U.S.
presidents
Cultivating the next generation of civic leaders by connecting them to the luminaries of today.
Our Members
The Economic Club of Chicago’s membership is a curated composition of business and civic leaders that reflects the diversity in the city and state. With 2,400 members representing every industry in Chicago, 70 percent of our members are C-suite executives. A key pillar of our membership is this demonstrated commitment to civic engagement, a trait that sets the Chicago business community apart.
2400 Members
70% Are C-Suite Executives
92% Membership Renewal Rate
> 90% WOuld Recommend ECC to colleagues
2400
Members
70%
Are C-Suite Executives
92%
Membership Renewal Rate
> 90%
WOuld Recommend ECC to colleagues