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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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2025 Dec 04 Mark Donovan & Christian Genetski

Kansas City Chiefs President & FanDuel President
The Economic Club of Kansas City hosts Chiefs President Mark Donovan and FanDuel President Christian Genetski in December 2025 when online mobile apps and retail sportsbooks are scheduled to go live for the first time in Missouri. Gaming companies say sports wagering will increase fan engagement and introduce new revenue streams for teams and the state. The Chiefs and FanDuel explain how the economics of sports betting will change the landscape of stadiums, games and why legalizing it in Missouri is different than in many states.

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Upcoming Events
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2025 Dec 04

Mark Donovan & Christian Genetski

Kansas City Chiefs President & FanDuel President

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2026 Jan 15

Jeffrey Schmid

Federal Reserve Chair of Kansas City , Federal Reserve of Kansas City

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