February 25, 2026, 8:30-10:30 AM

Join the Economic Club of Colorado for a timely conversation with Jeff Schmid, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. As the business community heads into a year defined by shifting interest rates, inflation pressures, and market volatility, this event offers an opportunity to hear directly from the Federal Reserve on how policy decisions are being shaped, and what they mean for business leaders across the region.

April 29, 2026, 11:30-1:30

Denver Country Club

Our annual event on the Colorado economy with Richard Wobbekind has become a true member favorite. Rich’s updates are always insightful and timely, offering a clear view of the economic forces shaping Colorado and the nation. He has a unique ability to frame current events and complex economic trends with humor, plain talk, and real-world perspective—making the conversation both highly informative and genuinely engaging.

Join us for one of our most popular sessions of the year as Rich shares his outlook for the year ahead and what it means for Colorado’s business community.

May 7, 2026, 11:30-1:00

Join us for a Backstage Event on May 7, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Young Americans Center for Financial Education! We’ll hear from Lang Sias, President & CEO of Young Americans, and enjoy a guided tour of the center — including a peek at students engaging in one of their hands-on learning programs.

The Young Americans Center for Financial Education is dedicated to igniting the potential in every young person by equipping them with financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and confidence to take charge of their future within a free enterprise system. Through immersive, real-world programs like Young AmeriTowne®, YouthBiz®, International Towne®, and Money Matters®, they provide youth up to age 22 with hands-on experiences in banking, personal finance, business, and economics that build lifelong capability and leadership.

September 16, 2026, 8:30-10:30am

Join us for an exciting Backstage event at Bye Aerospace! We’ll hear from George Bye, Chairman and CTO, and Jim Dunn, CFO, for an inside look at the company’s vision and progress — including insights on the upcoming inaugural flight of their SN001 electric aircraft — followed by a tour of the facility.

Bye Aerospace is at the forefront of electric aviation innovation, pioneering a new generation of clean-energy aircraft designed to transform flight training and general aviation. Their eFlyer family of all-electric fixed-wing aircraft aims to dramatically reduce operating costs, eliminate fuel emissions and noise, and redefine the economics and sustainability of pilot training and future air travel.

December 2, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm

Come ring in the holiday with your fellow ECC members while enjoying a festive atmosphere and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

We are currently planning 2026 events. If you have a topic or speaker idea, contact our Executive Director, Courtney Kanouff, or our Event Chair, David Walters.