Please review the Frequently Asked Questions below.
Individual membership is open to all who share a passion for engaging in the discussion and debate of the great business, government, and social issues of our time.
There is no application, nomination, job title, or salary requirement to join.
Your membership begins on the day you join and runs for a full calendar year.
Learn more about membership here.
We welcome all ages to join the DEC!
Our Young Leader program is designed for those ages 20 to 40 to develop, inspire, and connect with the community.
Yes! As a 501(c)(3) organization, your membership dues are 100% tax-deductible.
Membership fees do not cover meetings and events. Each event requires separate registration. Members and guests receive discounted meeting rates and exclusive access to member-only meetings.
Get started by visiting etix.econclub.org to create/login to your account.
Click the “Membership” tab and add the desired membership to your cart.
Proceed to checkout and purchase your membership with a credit card.
We do not store credit card information. You will receive an email notification to renew your membership when it expires manually.
The DEC holds approximately 30 meetings per year. Our speaking season generally runs from August through June.
For the most up-to-date schedule, visit our current season lineup.
Meetings are held at various venues throughout Southeastern Michigan.
Most DEC meetings are luncheons, with an occasional evening meeting. Please refer to the specific event for the agenda. We pride ourselves on a punctual agenda for each meeting.
The typical meeting agenda is as follows:
The dress code for meetings is business casual. Please check the “Know Before You Go” email for suggested attire before each meeting.
Members and guests receive discounted meeting rates. The per-meeting cost for members is $55, for guests $65, and for non-members $90.
Log in to etix.econclub.org using the account associated with your membership to unlock member pricing. If you are not a member, please create an account.
Enter the number of tickets you want for any listed event, then click “Add to Cart.”
One ticket will be charged at the member rate, and each additional ticket will automatically be charged at the guest rate.
You may purchase tickets for multiple events in a single order by repeating this process for each event you wish to buy tickets for.
Click on “Checkout” and complete your purchase by entering your credit card information. Click “Complete Order.”
After the transaction is completed, you will receive an automated confirmation via email. Your receipt can be found in the “Order History” tab.
If you have purchased multiple tickets for a meeting, please assign them to your guest(s) by 12 p.m. one (1) business day prior to the event. This will expedite your on-site registration process. To do this, click the “Manage Tickets” tab, then enter their first and last name and email address.
You can bring an unlimited number of guests. We encourage it!
When checking out, one ticket will be charged at the member rate, and each additional ticket will automatically be charged at the guest rate.
Absolutely! Just add 10 tickets to your order. We will assign tables based on the purchaser’s information.
To expedite on-site registration, please help us by assigning your guest ticket(s) at the latest by 12 noon, one business day before the meeting. Please follow these steps to assign each ticket:
Click Manage Tickets
Click Print or Assign
Assign the ticket by inputting your guest’s first and last name, company, and email address.
Once you finish, click “OK”. An email with a link to the eTicket will be automatically sent to your guest.
Please do not use the same email for multiple guests, as it will not allow you to assign the ticket.
If you do not wish to provide an email, please use the following email convention “firstinitiallastname_noemail@econclub.org.”
This pre-meeting reception is reserved exclusively for the DEC Board of Directors, Gold and Life Members, and their guests. Eligible members are allowed to bring up to two (2) guests to the speaker reception on most occasions.
Registration will remain open until noon the day prior to the meeting. After this deadline, please call (313) 963-8547 to check availability.
If a meeting is marked “Sold Out,” please call the office to join the wait list.
Yes, non-members can attend for $90 each. We invite you to experience what the DEC has to offer. Please note that some meetings are exclusive to members.
Learn more about membership here.
We understand that calendars can change.
Meeting ticket cancellations must be made by 12 p.m. two (2) business days before the meeting date in order to receive a refund.
You can also transfer your ticket to someone else to attend in your place.
To cancel or change your ticket, contact us at (313) 963-8547 or info@econclub.org.
Please refer to the “Know Before You Go” email sent the day before the meeting for parking recommendations.
The best networking happens in person! However, you can listen to the recordings of the speakers by visiting our YouTube channel.
To view past meetings and events, visit the Speaker Archive.
Gold Member Dinners provide a monthly opportunity to engage with some of the region’s leading business figures. Hosted by a DEC Board Member, these intimate gatherings are held at unique venues with space limited to ten members, fostering deep conversations with both the host and fellow attendees.
They are announced in groups of three via email (in fall and spring).
Tickets are $100 and available only for DEC Gold Members; no guests allowed. Sponsor codes cannot be applied, and tickets are non-transferable.
The DEC has partnered with WTW to facilitate these discussions twice a year (fall and spring).
Network with like-minded members, sharpen professional skills, share best practices, discuss trends and timely field-related topics and build your DEC network through small, facilitated peer groups centered around your profession.
Topics include: Finance, Marketing/Communications, IT, and Business Development.
There is no charge for this member-only benefit; however, an RSVP is required.