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The Aspen Business Luncheon is a decades-old tradition held in Aspen, Colorado.^[1]^[2]

The aim of the Luncheon is to provide weekly meetings between the local community and distinguished speakers, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, New York Times author Thomas Friedman and Colorado governor John Hickenlooper.

History

Previously named Aspen's "Friday Men's Lunch," the lunch was opened up to women by Todd Shaver in his reorganization of the tradition in 2010 after 35 years.^[3]

The gathering usually occurs every Wednesday.^[4]

Notable attendees

Tom Friedman, columnist, New York Times
Tony Malkin, owner of the Empire State Building
Dr. Naresh Mandava, eye surgeon at Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver
Tom Korologos – former Ambassador to Belgium
Fred Malek – former head of Marriott Hotels and Northwest Airlines
Jerry Greenwald – former CEO and chairman of the Board of United Airlines
Harvey Mackay – author of Swim with the Sharks Before Getting Eaten Alive
Walter Isaacson - author of Steve Jobs and CEO of The Aspen Institute
Goldie Hawn
David Bonderman, CEO of TPG, a private equity firm.

References

^ "Aspen Business Luncheon". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
^ "Aspen Business Luncheon's schedule for Lead With Love Leadership Summit". Lead With Love Leadership Summit. December 17, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
^ "Albright". Aspen Times. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
^ Wackerle, Curtis. "Ski Champion Attends Luncheon". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 20 August 2015.

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[1] "Aspen Business Luncheon". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 20 August 2015.

[2] "Aspen Business Luncheon's schedule for Lead With Love Leadership Summit". Lead With Love Leadership Summit. December 17, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2023.

[3] "Albright". Aspen Times. Retrieved 20 August 2015.

[4] Wackerle, Curtis. "Ski Champion Attends Luncheon". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 20 August 2015.

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