Economic Club of Indiana

WFYI Public Radio has partnered with the Economic Club of Indiana to record and broadcast presentations from the club's monthly luncheons. The program will air the second Saturday of each month at 6 a.m. Many talented and articulate leaders are scheduled to present their thoughts and ideas throughout the season. Production and broadcast of the Economic Club of Indiana presentations on 90.1 WFYI is supported in part by Lumina Foundation.

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Jun 04, 2018

David Ricks

Taking the reins in 2017, Dave Ricks is now Chief Executive Officer of Eli Lilly and Company, as well as Chairman of the Board. Working his way up from business development associate, Ricks has been a part of Eli Lilly for 20 years and today plays a large part in the industry by holding positions on several professional and philanthropic boards. With a rich history, Ricks will lead Eli Lilly and Company into its next chapter through new product development, promising research, increased productivity and attracting the top scientific talent from around the world. (May 3, 2018)

May 14, 2018

Minxin Pei

Minxin Pei is the Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and directs the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College. Recognized globally as an expert on US-China relations, his research focuses on democratization in developing countries, economic reform, and governance in China. Pei has published three books, contributes to numerous periodicals, and is a frequent guest commentator on CNN and NPR, just to name a few. (April 13, 2018)

Apr 12, 2018

Ed Glaser

Author, and Economist, Ed Glaeser has a passion for cities and economic growth. Growing up in New York, Glaeser had easy access to what soon became his passion. He has published dozens of papers as well as his book Triumph of the City. Glaeser focuses his energy and time on determinants of city growth and the role of cities as centers of idea transmission. Glaeser is also the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University where he teaches microeconomics theory. (March 16, 2018)

Mar 09, 2018

Jack Philips

A leader in research-focused health care with shared strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, Roche Group is the world's largest independent biotech company. Since 2010, Jack Phillips has served at the helm of Roche Diagnostics North America. Headquartered here in Indianapolis, Roche Diagnostics employs over 4,000 in the Circle City. President and CEO, Jack Phillips, has an extensive background in the biotechnology industry, including holding various senior leadership roles at Ventana Medical Systems, a leading cancer diagnostic company. Guiding through example of Roche's values, Phillips is an active member of the philanthropic community serving on numerous boards. (February 16, 2018)

Feb 07, 2018

Lynn Good

At Duke Energy, Lynn Good is focusing on embracing new technology and forward-thinking strategies in order to strengthen the company's environmental stewardship. Since beginning these strategies, Duke Energy has become a top -10 US wind power producer. During Good's time spent at Duke she has led the company's community energy business during its initial development of renewable energy products, and has been listed as one of the world's most powerful women by Forbes. Lynn Good is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Duke Energy. (January 17, 2018)

Jan 10, 2018

Education Today: Panel Discussion

Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education, Teresa Lubbers sits down with some of Indiana's local leaders in higher education to discuss the value of higher education in today's 21st Century economy. Join a roundtable conversation with Butler University President James Danko, Marian University President Dan Elsener, and University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel as they share their insights on the ever-changing role of higher education. (December 12, 2018)

Dec 11, 2017

Martha Hoover

Martha Hoover discovered her passion for food at age 17. Ideally wanting to become a chef, Hoover chose a path of entrepreneurship in founding Patachou, Inc., an independently owned company operating a collection of 11, acclaimed locally and nationally, unique restaurants in the Indianapolis area. Armed with a passion for food and community, Hoover and her company established the Patachou Foundation that donates not only educational services, but more than $50,000 in food to local aid organizations to help them serve food that is sustainably grown and crafted locally. (November 6, 2017)

Nov 09, 2017

Jason Furman

As one of the top advisers for President Obama during his eight years in office, Jason Furman was also Obama's chief economist and member of his cabinet. Furman was instrumental in helping that administration maintain a low inflation rate, cut the federal deficit by two-thirds, reduce the unemployment rate and expand exports. With expertise in labor markets, competition policy, and macroeconomics, Furman continues to make a big impact today as a Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and as a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. (October 3, 2017)

Oct 16, 2017

Tony Prophet

Tony Prophet is chief equality officer of Salesforce, the world's #1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that is part of the tech industry boom in Indianapolis as the newest addition to the downtown skyline. A member of the company's executive team reporting to Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff, Prophet leads the company's equality initiatives, focusing on gender, LGBTQ and racial equality to ensure that Salesforce reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Prior to joining Salesforce, Prophet served as Microsoft's corporate vice president of Education Marketing, where he defined the Microsoft Education business model, channel and market strategy. (September 14, 2017)

May 16, 2017

Jennifer Vey and Betsy McCaw

Jennifer Vey, scholar and researcher, Brookings Institute, will discuss research on quality of life of older industrial cities, while Betsy McCaw, CICP and 16 Tech, describes how the innovation economy is taking root in Indianapolis. (April 5, 2017)

Apr 08, 2017

Dr. Alvin Roth

Known for his emphasis on applying economic theory to solution for “real-world” problems, Dr. Alvin Roth serves as the Craig and Susan McCaw professor of economics at Stanford University and the Gund professor of economics and business administration emeritus at Harvard University. Roth has made many significant contributions to the fields of game theory, market design and experimental economics.

Mar 13, 2017

Sue Ellspermann, President - Ivy Tech Community College

As President of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Sue Ellspermann is developing new metrics at the college level to determine student success based on student needs and expectations. Ivy Tech is the state's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest statewide community college system, serving nearly 200,000 students annually. Ellspermann previously served as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, where she worked to align Indiana's education and workforce development system to meet the needs of employers. (February 27, 2017)

Feb 15, 2017

Bill Hansen

With more than 30 years of experience in education, William “Bill” Hansen is the President and CEO of USA Funds, a nonprofit serving 22 million people with more than $250 billion in aid for higher education since 1960. Find out how his organization adheres to its mission while retooling in response to changes in the student loan industry. (January 24, 2017)

Jan 17, 2017

Celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial

In a round table conversation, former Indiana Governors Evan Bayh and Mitch Daniels, and former Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randy Shepard, discuss Indiana's past with an eye to its future. (December 12, 2016)

Dec 20, 2016

Jerome "Jay" Powell

When nominated as a governor of the Federal Reserve in 2012, Jerome "Jay" Powell had already had an extensive career in the financial industry. His breadth of experience spans the industry including serving as Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary of the Treasury under George H.W. Bush. Now, charged with overseeing the Federal Reserve Banks and helping to implement monetary policy of the United States, Powell, along with six other governors, has his finger on the pulse of the U.S. economy. (November 29, 2016)

Nov 18, 2016

Jeffrey Harrison

As CEO of Citizens Energy Group, Jeffrey Harrison oversees utility services to 800,000 people in the Indianapolis area. Due to the city’s ailing utility infrastructure, the public trust has invested substantially to replace water mains, upgrade treatment plants, and much more to improve system reliability, reduce waste, and ensure adequate water supply for a growing population and economy. (October 25, 2016)

Oct 10, 2016

Roger Penske

Roger Penske, Chairman of Penske Corporation, may be best known locally for Team Penske’s 16 wins at the Indianapolis 500. But this avid competitor has built a winner off the oval too, with his transportation services company. On Friday, September 23, Penske sits down with Mark Miles, President and CEO, Hulman & Company, to talk about 50 years of Team Penske. (September 23, 2016)

Jun 09, 2016

Representative Lee Hamilton and Senator Richard Lugar

Each serving more than 30 years in the U.S. Congress, former Representative Lee Hamilton and former Senator Richard Lugar are two of the foremost experts on the role of Congress and its impact on the daily lives of Hoosiers. As Indiana celebrates its bicentennial these two titans of civic discourse will share the stage at The Economic Club.

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