Economic Club of Minnesota

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia

The Economic Club of Minnesota opened its season with a standout guest: Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, President and CEO of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Farrugia made Mayo's impact on our st

Dr. Donald Boudreaux

George Mason University economist Don Boudreaux took the stage at the Economic Club of Minnesota on May 11, 2026, as a myth-buster with a simple but powerful challenge: c

Professor Mari Pangestu

Against a backdrop of surging tariffs, fracturing alliances, and rising protectionist sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic and the Pacific, the Economic Club of Minnes

The Geopolitical Power of Agriculture

On March 30, the Economic Club of Minnesota hosted "The Geopolitical Power of Agriculture," bringing together CHS President & CEO Jay Debertin and CoBank CEO Tom Halverso

General Paul Nakasone

The Economic Club of Minnesota welcomed retired General Paul Nakasone, former head of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, for a conversation that was equ

Secretary Scott Bessent

We were delighted to welcome U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to the Economic Club of Minnesota on January 8, 2026, for an engaging and timely conversation th

Christophe Beck

On November 17, 2025, the Economic Club of Minnesota hosted a captivating fireside chat between Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Preside

Gov. Michael S. Barr

On October 9, 2025, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr took the stage at the Economic Club of Minnesota's luncheon, to discuss the U.S. economy amid rising inflatio

Trade & Tariff Tales

The Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM) wasted no time diving into the pressing economic conversations that shape our global landscape. On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the

Alberto Musalem

On May 20, 2025, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem delivered a compelling speech titled "Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy" at the Economic Club o

Zeke Hernandez

On April 10, 2025, the Economic Club of Minnesota hosted Professor Exequiel "Zeke" Hernandez from The Wharton School for a compelling discussion on the economic impact of

Sheletta Brundidge

Sheletta Brundidge, an award-winning media personality, author, and autism advocate, is making waves in the conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace. Her recent

Kevin Brady

The Economic Club of Minnesota celebrated the annual Bill Frenzel Champion of Free Trade Award event on March 12, 2025. Devry Boughner Vorwerk, chair of the award advisor

Brian Sikes

The Economic Club of Minnesota kicked off the second half of the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, February 26th. The audience was treated to a riveting conversation between

Major Garrett

On December 18, 2024, Major Garrett, Chief Political Correspondent, CBS News, returned to the stage at the Economic Club of Minnesota. Major provided the audience with an

America's Fiscal Challenges

On Thursday, November 21st, the Economic Club of Minnesota welcomed Maya MacGuineas, President of The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget in a discussion with Chri

Economic Ecosystem of MN Healthcare

The healthcare ecosystem in Minnesota is a dynamic and complex network that influences the well-being of its residents and impacts the state's economic landscape. As one

Michael Sheldrick

The Economic Club of Minnesota kicked off the 2025-2026 season on September 12, 2024, with a compelling discussion between Michael Sheldrick and Angelina Amérigo. Michael

Austan Goolsbee

The Economic Club of Minnesota concluded the 2023-2024 season on May 10th with a lively conversation between Austan Goolsbee, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Ban

Alan Gogbashian

Everyone in the Economic Club of Minnesota audience felt so fortunate to hear Consul General, Alan Gogbashian's perspectives on UK/US trade, the Great Lakes Shipping Corr