(INDIANAPOLIS) -- NCAA President Mark Emmert takes center court May 17th as the featured speaker at the Economic Club of Indiana monthly luncheon. The event runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Emmert, much like his predecessor Myles Brand, has a strong history of educational leadership and success. As president at the University of Washington (his alma mater), Emmert increased the institution's research funding to over $1 billion a year. He is also credited with expanding the university's reach through satellite campuses and by enhancing its presence in China.

Emmert, who assumed leadership of the NCAA in November 2010, has been known throughout his career for meeting challenges head-on. Prior to his first day on the new job, he signaled his desire to modify the controversial "one and done" rule to ensure top basketball athletes remain students for more than one year before entering the NBA.

To purchase tickets for this and other Economic Club programs, visit www.economicclubofindiana.com or call (800) 824-6885. Individual seats and tables of 10 are available. Economic Club members will receive a discounted price on all ticket packages.

May's luncheon is sponsored by Indiana State University.

The monthly Economic Club of Indiana programs bring together audiences of up to 1,000 people.

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The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest broad-based business advocacy and information organization, representing nearly 5,000 member companies that employ 800,000 Hoosier workers.