Cultural Organizations

The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan

The Economic Club was founded in 1943 by Lewis Upton - one of the two founders of the Whirlpool Corporation. Since then, it has grown to become one of our region's most prestigious clubs - boasting a membership of nearly 1,400. These members gather five or more times a year to enjoy some of the country's most celebrated speakers. The following is just a brief list of some of the speakers the club has attracted:
  • President Gerald Ford
  • William F. Buckley
  • Dan Rather
  • Lou Holtz
  • Margaret Thatcher
  • Tom Brokaw
  • Elizabeth Dole
  • C. Everett Koop
  • Benjamin Netanyahu
  • Garrison Keillor
  • Robert Reich
  • Tom Peters
  • Ed Bradley
  • Bob Woodward
  • And more!!
Address:
Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan
777 Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-982-6010

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For more information
Cornerstone Alliance
P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
tel: (269) 925-6100
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