About NABE

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) is an association of professionals who have an interest in business economics and who want to use the latest economic data and trends to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions. NABE's mission is to provide leadership in the use and understanding of economics. Learn More.


About the UMSL NABE Chapter

The purpose of our student chapter of NABE is to promote interaction outside of the classroom among students sharing a common interest in economics. Our chapter was founded in 1993 by a former student, Grant Black (BS 1992; MA 1994) and is a recognized student chapter of National NABE.

In the past, our student chapter has invited outside speakers and sponsored economics seminars. NABE also sponsors the Department of Economics Picnic. This is an annual event, held early in the fall semester, where students, alumni and faculty can enjoy an afternoon of barbeque and fun. Another NABE-sponsored event is Career Day - an event where alumni return to campus and meet with current students.

Board: Fall 2021-Spring 2022

President: Garret Macko
Vice President: Ashlee Sprock
Secretary:  Eddie Abilez
Treasurer: Nik Culp
Students played "codenames" at a social gathering at Speicher's house.Pictured are Zachary Whitford, Kimberly Ging, Paige Steimel, Flannery Allison, Henry Vollmer, and Qumars Jadali.
On Thursday, March 6, NABE held a potluck and game day in the ERC. Students were amazed at BS/MA student Rachel Harrington's Jenga skills!

How to Participate/Join

No application or annual dues are necessary to participate in the student chapter of NABE at UMSL. The only requirement is that you be a current student at UMSL. Simply stop by the Department Economics Office (408 SSB); contact Brian Speicher, Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics, at speicherb@umsl.edu.

Brian Speicher
Faculty Advisor, NABE