April 16th, Lunch at Tamayo

Each month, six members will gather for an intimate breakfast or lunch, providing the perfect opportunity to connect, share insights, and build professional camaraderie. This event is purposefully limited to a small group to encourage conversation and allow members to truly get to know one another. A different member will organize each month—choosing the venue, setting the time, and kicking off the conversation with a few icebreaker questions.

April 29, 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, Young Americans Center for Financial Education

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.

May 16th, Brinkerhoff Mansion

Each month, six members will gather for an intimate breakfast or lunch, providing the perfect opportunity to connect, share insights, and build professional camaraderie. This event is purposefully limited to a small group to encourage conversation and allow members to truly get to know one another. A different member will organize each month—choosing the venue, setting the time, and kicking off the conversation with a few icebreaker questions. This month’s meeting is hosted by Douglas County.

We’re planning something fun for early June—stay tuned for details on our next Economic Club event, to be announced soon.

August 27, 5:30-7:30, Location: TBD

Celebrate the close of summer with the Economic Club of Colorado at our annual Summer Social, held each year in late August at a fun outdoor patio venue (location TBD). This festive evening is a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy great conversation with fellow members in a relaxed setting. Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to strengthen relationships and build new ones.

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

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.

October 7, 11:30-1:30, Location: TBD

Join the Economic Club for a timely and engaging conversation with Tim Wolfe, head of tourism in Colorado, and Conor Hall, Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, on Wednesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (location TBD).

Together, Wolfe and Hall will explore how Colorado’s natural beauty fuels two of the state’s most powerful economic drivers—tourism and outdoor recreation. The discussion will highlight the interconnected impact these industries have on businesses, job creation, and rural communities across the state.

They will also address how Colorado is balancing growth with conservation and long-term sustainability, while identifying emerging opportunities in outdoor industry innovation, workforce development, and public health. The conversation will further examine statewide strategies to ensure that all Coloradans and visitors can access and benefit from the outdoors.

Stay tuned for details on our November event, when we will host either our Annual Governor’s Luncheon or a high-impact event featuring a prominent energy leader. Stay tuned—full details will be released approximately 60–75 days ahead of the event.

December 2, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm, Cherry Hills Country Club

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.