Membership
Club Membership
The Economic Club of New York’s membership is curated from the senior executives and leaders in New York City Metro Area. Members are committed to the ideals of respectful and thoughtful conversation and have demonstrated leadership in their field of work. The Club offers three categories of membership - full membership, associate membership, and virtual non-resident membership.
Full Membership
Members are chosen from senior leaders, typically C-Suite, who have distinguished themselves in the areas of finance, technology, law, government, academia, healthcare, real estate, and other economic sectors. This membership class requires a proposal from two current members in good standing. Both annual standard dues amount and initiation fees are fully tax-deductible.
Associate Membership
The Economic Club of New York offers a new five (5) year term membership for individuals 45 years of age or under who are in a mid-level or above leadership position with approximately seven (7) years of professional experience, demonstrating upward mobility and a successful track record. This Membership class facilitates deeper familiarity with the Club, networking opportunities and the ability to attend Club member events. Associate Members are encouraged to attend a minimum of three (3) Club events annually. Associate Members are only required to have one (1) current member proposer in good standing and go through the same membership process as the Full Membership class. Annual dues and initiation fees are fully tax-deductible.
Non-Resident Membership
Members are chosen from senior leaders, typically C-Suite, who have distinguished themselves in the areas of finance, technology, law, government, academe, media, healthcare, real estate and other economic sectors. This new membership class requires proposal from one current members in good standing. Non- Resident Members must live and work outside of the New York Metro Area (NY, NJ, CT) and will have limited access to the Club. Click here for more information.
Membership Application Procedures for All Memberships
- Proposers: To be considered for full membership, two current members must propose the nomination of an individual. Associate and Non-Resident require only one member sponsor.
- Application and Biographical Statement: Candidate must complete an application and submit along with a current biographical statement and photo.
- Confirmation of Support: Each Proposer must supply confirmation of their support via email or letter to The Economic Club of New York.
- Committee Selection: The ECNY Membership Committee convenes monthly to review and select candidates for membership.
As part of our Reciprocity Program with the Economic Club of Washington DC and the Economic Club of Chicago, their upcoming events are shared with ECNY Club members for their consideration to attend.
Click here for the 2026 Membership Application