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The Economic Club of Kansas City was founded in 2005 as a nonprofit organization at the inspiration of Thomas M. Hoenig, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

The Club is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and nonprofit and takes no side on any issue considered in its forum.

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  • Mike Van de Ven

    President and COO, Southwest Airlines

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Mission

We provide a structured forum for engaging Kansas City's business leaders with world-class thinkers on critical issues in business, economics and finance.

We catalyze local discussion, understanding and leadership on these issues.

We foster economic curiosity.

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May, 2022John Sherman

CEO, Kansas City Royals

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Upcoming Events in 2022

Rob Riggle

Actor / Comedian

2022 May 03

Roger Ferguson, Jr.

Former President and CEO of TIAA; Former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

2022 Jun 10

Esther George

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President and CEO

2022 Aug 25

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2024 Nov 14 Ray Washburne

Managing Partner of HP Village Management LLC
Nationally recognized shopping center owner and operator Ray W. Washburne envisions a whole new shopping experience for America’s first outdoor retail district. The Managing Director of HP Village Management, LLC purchased the 1,000,000 square foot Country Club Plaza in 2024. Washburne envisions returning the city's crown jewel to its former glory as the premier shopping and dining destination in the Midwest. In our Resilience speaker’s series, Washburne reveals his vision to return the treasured community asset to its national historical status. Washburne also owns and operates a collection of luxury lifestyle centers in Dallas, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Upcoming Events in 2024
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2024 Nov 14

Ray Washburne

Managing Partner of HP Village Management LLC

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