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Economic Club of Minnesota

Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM)

Booking Overview

Economic Club of Minnesota is a non-partisan venue where high-level national and international leaders share strategic perspectives on economics, business competitiveness, and public policy. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for senior executives and policy experts who can connect their work to Minnesota’s role in the global economy.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 138 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michelle@ecomn.org

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Host

Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM) - ECOM provides a high-profile, non-partisan platform for national and international leaders in business, government, and public policy to present their ideas on how Minnesota can better compete in t...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior business executives (CEOs/presidents of major agribusiness/finance organizations), high-ranking government or policy figures, and prominent subject-matter experts with cross-border/global experience (e.g., former cabinet ministers, World Bank leadership, senior national security/cyber leaders).
Required Achievements:  
C-suite leadership roles (CEO/president) at major firms or industry institutions, Cabinet or senior government experience, Senior multilateral/international organization leadership, Senior military/national security command experience, Major public-facing awards or nationally recognized honors related to trade/free trade or strategic policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu - International Trade And Multilateral Cooperation Amid Tariffs And Protectionism

Tom Halverson - Agriculture Finance And Structural Impacts From Global Competition And Geopolitical Disruption On Shipping And Market Stability

Jay Debertin - Agricultural Market Pressures, Commodity Cycles, And Trade-driven Uncertainty Affecting Farmers And Agribusiness

General Paul Nakasone - Cyber And National Security Strategy Emphasizing People, Training, Critical Thinking, Communication, And Character

Recent Topics

Economics, Trade, Geopolitics, National Security, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Economic Club of Minnesota
:

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia

October 01, 2026

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 state hard to ignore. Mayo Clinic is Minnesota's top employer and has trained and retained 66% of the physicians practicing in Rochester. Dr. Farrugia's message was clear: excellence in care and economic strength for Minnesota are one story, not two. How big is Mayo's economic footprint? Bigger than you might guess, and larger ...

Dr. Donald Boudreaux

May 18, 2026

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: compared to what? In his presentation on Trump's second-term tariffs, Boudreaux cut through the political noise by stacking 2025's economic performance against hard benchmarks, including 2024 and Trump's own first term in 2017. The numbers told a sobering story. Nonfarm employment grew at just 0.5% in 2025 versus 1.6% in 2017,...

Professor Mari Pangestu

April 13, 2026

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 Minnesota gathered to celebrate someone who has spent her entire career swimming against that current. Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, economist, former cabinet minister, World Bank managing director, and now Indonesia's Special Envoy for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation, received the Bill Frenzel Champion of Free Trade Awa...

Frequently asked questions

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Economic Club of Minnesota
:

How do I get in touch with Economic Club of Minnesota?

Economic Club of Minnesota is hosted by Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM). Its publicly listed email is michelle@ecomn.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Economic Club of Minnesota?

The publicly listed email for Economic Club of Minnesota: michelle@ecomn.org.

How many listeners does Economic Club of Minnesota have?

Podseeker estimates Economic Club of Minnesota reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Economic Club of Minnesota?

Economic Club of Minnesota typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior business executives (CEOs/presidents of major agribusiness/finance organizations), high-ranking government or policy figures, and prominent subject-matter experts with cross-border/global experience (e.g., former cabinet ministers, World Bank leadership, senior national security/cyber leaders). Common among recent guests: C-suite leadership roles (CEO/president) at major firms or industry institutions; Cabinet or senior government experience; Senior multilateral/international organization leadership. Recent guests include Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, Tom Halverson, and Jay Debertin.

How hard is it to get booked on Economic Club of Minnesota?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Economic Club of Minnesota cover?

Recent episodes cover Economics, Trade, Geopolitics, National Security, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

michelle@ecomn.org

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