Comparison · 12 material differences
The Economic Club of Chicago vs The Economic Club of New York
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Verified September 2026
Invitation-only community
Verified September 2026 The Economic Club of Chicago
Chicago-area business and civic leaders at C-suite level or reporting directly to a chief executive
Invitation-only community
The Economic Club of New York
Senior executives, typically C-suite, in the New York metropolitan area across finance, technology, law, government, academia, media, healthcare and real estate
What the records say
- Maximum age at joining — The Economic Club of Chicago: No published maximum age at joining; The Economic Club of New York: Associate membership: 45 years of age or under.
- Role or title — The Economic Club of Chicago: Top-level leadership, C-suite, or reporting directly to the CEO, with operational oversight and P&L responsibility; The Economic Club of New York: Full membership: senior leaders, typically C-suite, distinguished in finance, technology, law, government, academia, healthcare, real estate or another economic sector.
- Minimum company revenue — The Economic Club of Chicago: Company generates at least US$10 million in annual revenue; The Economic Club of New York: No published minimum company revenue.
- Minimum employees — The Economic Club of Chicago: Company employs 25 or more people; The Economic Club of New York: No published minimum employees.
- Annual dues — The Economic Club of Chicago: Not publicly disclosed. Neither the membership page nor the Club's own membership brochure names a dues figure.; The Economic Club of New York: $1,400 a year.
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| The Economic Club of Chicago | The Economic Club of New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Invitation-only community | Invitation-only community |
| Founded | 1927 (Founded in 1927 by leaders who set out to "aid in the creation and expression of an enlightened public opinion on the important economic and social questions of the day".) | 1907 ("Founded in 1907 by J.W. Beatson with the mission of facilitating thoughtful discussion and debates on the issues of the day.") |
| Headquarters | Chicago, United States | New York, United States |
| Geographic footprint | Chicago and Illinois; members are drawn from the city's business, civic, cultural and nonprofit leadership | New York City metropolitan area, with a virtual non-resident class for members living and working outside New York, New Jersey and Connecticut |
| Members | 2,400as of September 2026 | Not publicly disclosed. The Club publishes a member login and membership classes but no membership total. |
| Chapters | No chapters. The Club participates in a reciprocity programme with the Economic Clubs of New York and Washington, D.C. | No chapters. The Club runs a reciprocity programme with the Economic Clubs of Chicago and Washington, D.C., which lets members attend those clubs' events. |
| Primary audience | Chicago-area business and civic leaders at C-suite level or reporting directly to a chief executive | Senior executives, typically C-suite, in the New York metropolitan area across finance, technology, law, government, academia, media, healthcare and real estate |
| Typical member | Around 70 per cent of members are C-suite executives. Candidates are expected to have operational oversight with profit-and-loss responsibility at a company generating at least US$10 million in annual revenue and employing 25 or more people, and to have a record of civic engagement. Government and nonprofit candidates are assessed under separate criteria. | Full members are senior leaders, typically C-suite, distinguished in finance, technology, law, government, academia, healthcare, real estate and other sectors. A separate associate class is open to people aged 45 or under in mid-level or more senior leadership positions with roughly seven years of professional experience. |
| Qualification | ||
| Maximum age at joining | No published maximum age at joining | Associate membership: 45 years of age or underApplies only to the five-year associate class, not to full membership.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Role or title | Top-level leadership, C-suite, or reporting directly to the CEO, with operational oversight and P&L responsibilityGovernment and nonprofit candidates are considered under separate criteria that are not published.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Full membership: senior leaders, typically C-suite, distinguished in finance, technology, law, government, academia, healthcare, real estate or another economic sectorNo revenue or company-size test is published.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Minimum company revenue | Company generates at least US$10 million in annual revenuePublished as part of the Club's candidate criteria.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published minimum company revenue |
| Minimum employees | Company employs 25 or more peoplePublished alongside the revenue test.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published minimum employees |
| Geographic restriction | Chicago-area business and civic leadershipThe Club describes its membership as reflecting the diversity of the city and state; no formal residence rule is published.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Full and associate membership is drawn from the New York City metro area; non-resident members must live and work outside New York, New Jersey and ConnecticutNon-resident members have limited access and pay guest ticket prices for in-person events.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | Yes | Yes |
| Sponsor required | Yes | Yes |
| Application process | Six steps. Two current members agree to sponsor the candidate and send a secure link for the biography and application. Both sponsors write letters of support. The candidate attends a Club meeting, preferably with a sponsor. A representative of the relevant membership subcommittee reviews the application and decides whether to interview. The Membership Committee then elects candidates at its quarterly meetings. | Two current members in good standing must propose a candidate for full membership; associate and non-resident candidates need one proposer. The candidate completes an application with a current biographical statement and photo, and each proposer confirms support to the Club by email or letter. The Membership Committee meets monthly to review and select candidates, and initiation fees fall due on acceptance. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The Club describes a rigorous application and election process and reports a 92 per cent renewal rate, but publishes no acceptance rate. | Not publicly disclosed. The Club publishes its process and fees but no acceptance rate or membership total. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosed. Neither the membership page nor the Club's own membership brochure names a dues figure.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | $1,400 a yearFull membership standard dues package for 2026. Dues are prorated by month and are stated to be fully tax-deductible. Events are charged separately unless a higher package is bought.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 | $1,450 one-timeOne-time initiation fee for full membership, payable on acceptance by the Membership Committee.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Annual; the Club reports a 92 per cent membership renewal rate | Annual renewal for full and non-resident members; associate membership runs for a five-year term after which members may apply for full membership with no guarantee of admission |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Keynote speaker programmes through the year, member forums several times a year, and smaller Member Exchanges | A programme of speaker events through the year, in person in New York and online |
| Peer forums | Large keynote events plus small, member-driven Member Exchanges; no standing confidential forums are described | Speaker events rather than standing peer forums |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed; keynote programmes are published on the Club's YouTube channel | Not publicly disclosed; the Club publishes speaker transcripts and a podcast drawn from its events |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Associate members are encouraged to attend a minimum of three Club events a year |
| Organized as | Event-focused | Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | Partial | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | Yes |
| Online community | Partial | Partial |
| Member directory | Yes | Yes |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Yes |
| Leadership development | Partial | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | No | No |
| Family programming | No | No |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | No |
| Next-generation programming | Partial | Yes |
| Investment discussions | Partial | Partial |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Partial | No |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | Medium |
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