Wintrust Business Lunch
1,645 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Minute: The Uber App can now hail you taxi cab in Chicago
April 12, 2024 13:53Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Uber users will soon be able to hail a cab. Starting April 11th, 2024, Chicago users will begin seeing the taxi option in their app. A similar program launched two years ago in New York and pilot programs were also running […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/11/24: Money optimism, Kidsy, Major League Table Tennis comes to Chicago
April 11, 2024 20:11Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Analyst, Bankrate, talks to John about a new report that shows young people surprisingly feel the most optimistic about their money despite their finances sometimes telling a different story. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about a bill passed by the Pennsylvania state House where consumers would need to be notified when […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/10/24 – Terry Savage: Embers of inflation burst into flames
April 10, 2024 21:45Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the hot inflation report, if the Fed will have to raise interest rates to deal with sticky inflation, how the market is reacting to the inflation data, and everything you should know about reverse mortgages. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: The Art Institute of Chicago’s visitor center is getting an upgrade
April 10, 2024 20:44Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Radio Flyer is about to reveal its new electric bike. The bike is called Flyer Via and the company says it’ll “combine performance and style, while delivering warm memories for the whole family.” The unveiling is set for Thursday at […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago area could see a nearly 1% increase in tech jobs this year
April 10, 2024 00:51Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The tech job market in Chicago is expected to see a rebound in 2024 after layoffs and a venture capital funding slowdown last year. CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the information tech industry and workforce, says the Chicago area could see […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/9/24: Market volatility, office loners, New Buffalo housing
April 09, 2024 19:32Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about why the market has no confidence in the Fed, what he’s telling his clients about their portfolios, the economy still being strong, how many rate cuts he expects the Fed to make this year, and why he’s concerned that many investors […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/8/24: Future of work, student loan debt, Financial Literacy Month
April 08, 2024 20:28Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new Redfin survey that shows 3/4 of Baby Boomers plan to stay in their homes and to break down SoFi’s Future of Work report. Ilyce also gives us an update on President Biden’s plan to eliminate some student loan debt. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: O’Hare’s revitalization project is on track
April 08, 2024 18:00Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a deal with airlines that would keep the O’Hare project on track. Crain’s reports the mayor has told the airlines about a plan that would change the order of construction of […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago ranks third on the Best Cities for Food and Drinks list
April 05, 2024 21:21Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Food & Wine magazine is out with its Best Cities for Food and Drinks list and Chicago ranks third in the country. The magazine says Chicago has a diverse offering of foods that satisfy appetites across budgets. Also, the downtown office […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/5/24: Strong job numbers, City Cruises Chicago, Greek Heritage Parade
April 05, 2024 19:46Segment 1: Scott Hamilton, Gallagher’s Global Chairman of Human Resource and Compensation Consulting, breaks down the numbers behind today’s excellent labor report. What does the report mean for employers and employees, the Fed and interest rates, and for the economy moving forward. Segment 2: Grace Fuller, General Manager, City Cruises Chicago, joins John to talk about their […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Starbucks workers at 58th & Western vote to unionize
April 04, 2024 22:15Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Workers at another Starbucks in Chicago have voted to unionize. Employees at 58th & Western voted unanimously to join Starbucks Workers United. It’s the 23rd location in Illinois to unionize. Organizers say 420 Starbucks nationwide in 43 states have successfully unionized, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/4/24: Inflation outlook, Tesla sales fall, 360 Chicago
April 04, 2024 20:11Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about Fed Chairman Powell’s comments the last few weeks about the markets, the economy and interest rates, why the markets have been slipping this week, and how inflation is impacting consumers. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about Amazon […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Boeing CEO to also step down from Caterpillar board
April 03, 2024 22:11Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The outgoing Boeing CEO will also step down from his post on the Caterpillar board. Dave Calhoun is departing Boeing at the end of the year, as the company deals with a safety crisis. The planemaker is also under increasing scrutiny […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/3/24 – Terry Savage: Fed still worried about inflation
April 03, 2024 21:42Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market performance the last couple of days, the latest news on expected Fed rate cuts, and how inflation is impacting consumers despite the economy being strong. And, as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: University of Chicago Medicine residents and fellows to form a union
April 02, 2024 21:13Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. University of Chicago Medical Center medical residents and fellows are forming a union. More than 1,000 of them have announced plans to join the Committee of Interns & Residents, a division of Service Employees International Union. They’ve filed a petition for […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/2/24: Market pullback, work relationships, Sundance Institute x Chicago
April 02, 2024 20:04Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how the rise in remote work is causing the demise of building friendships at work. Segment 2: Jason Lesniewicz, Director of Cultural Tourism, Choose Chicago, tells John about the upcoming Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024 event that will feature artists programs, film screenings […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago health care incubator now accepting applications for accelerator program
April 01, 2024 20:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Matter, the health care incubator and innovation hub in Chicago, says applications for a new healthcare accelerator program are now being accepted. Matter and CareQuest Innovation Partners opened applications for Smile Health. The program’s in its third year for startups focused […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 4/1/24: Renter envy, Cameo funding, The Fifty/50 Group
April 01, 2024 19:46Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how nearly 9 in 10 homeowners say the true cost of owning a home is higher than expected, how inflation has impacted Americans’ ability to save for retirement, and Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about Cameo raising $28 million […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/29/24: Stubborn inflation, savings rates, Geja’s Cafe
March 29, 2024 19:27Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the latest data on inflation, the 5-month stock market rally, how many interest rate cuts he expects, why people are continuing to spend money, the concern over credit card debt, and why he’s encouraging proactive tax strategies for his clients. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/28/24: Market rotation, Tavern on Rush returns, Tighthead Brewing Co.
March 28, 2024 19:50Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about how well the markets have performed this quarter, the rotation he’s seeing in the market right now, if he thinks interest rates will come down, and if he thinks people will see […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Wayfair is hiring before Wilmette store opens
March 28, 2024 17:01Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Online retailer Wayfair is hiring as it moves closer to opening its first physical store in Illinois in Wilmette. The grand opening is set for May 4 in the Edens Plaza Shopping Center. The company is hiring 200 people. Three hiring […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/27/24 – Terry Savage: Incredible quarter for the stock market
March 27, 2024 21:29Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the incredible quarter for the stock market, how you should think about your investments if you are close to retirement age, and some great news regarding social security clawbacks! Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/26/24: Consumer sentiment, retaliation complaints, Alter Brewing
March 26, 2024 19:51Segment 1: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about the extended stock market rally, why he thinks a stock pullback could be healthy for the economy, why consumer sentiment is waning, his thoughts on Fed Chairman Powell saying we will have three rate cuts this year, and what he thinks rate cuts will […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme partnership goes national
March 26, 2024 17:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based McDonald’s says test results were so sweet with Krispy Kreme that their partnership is expanding nationally. That means you’ll be able to get Krispy Kreme donuts at every McDonald’s by the end of 2026. The rollout will happen gradually and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/25/24: Work behavior, female startup founders, Home and Housewares Show
March 25, 2024 20:18Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the trends she saw from the Home and Housewares Show. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about female founders receiving a record high percentage of VC dollars last year, and a Chicago Shark Tank startup receiving a strategic investment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Molson Coors goes retro with new Miller Lite campaign
March 21, 2024 21:44Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Molson Coors is going retro for its latest Miller Lite ad campaign. Ad Age says an updated take on “Tastes Great, Less Filling” will hit airwaves soon. Retired athletes Mia Hamm, J.J. Watt, Reggie Miller, David Ortiz and Jorge Posada […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/21/24: Fed rate cuts, Reddit IPO, ‘Diaper Brackets for Good’ challenge
March 21, 2024 19:33Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com Senior industry analyst, joins John to break down Fed Chairman Powell’s comments yesterday, what that means for possible rate interest rate cuts this year, and how the market and the economy will be impacted. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about The Department of Justice suing Apple, Reddit to start trading today […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s President and CEO to receive promotion
March 20, 2024 21:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A promotion is coming for the McDonald’s President and CEO. Chris Kempczinksi will become the company’s chairman after its 2024 shareholders meeting. That meeting is usually held in May. The announcement comes as McDonald’s rolls out plans to open about 10,000 […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/20/24 – Terry Savage: Expect to see three rate cuts this year
March 20, 2024 21:52Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about a victory on Social Security Horror Stories, what she expects to come from the recent comments by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, and how many rate cuts she expects to see this year. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Encyclopaedia Britannica preparing for public offering
March 19, 2024 21:40Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Encyclopaedia Britannica is preparing for an initial public offering that would value it at about $1 billion. The education technology company and book publisher is also the owner of the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Bloomberg says Encyclopaedia Britannica may launch the IPO […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/19/24: March Madness, 32-hour work week, tipping fatigue
March 19, 2024 20:24Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how businesses can effectively celebrate March Madness, and his thoughts on Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal for a 32-hour work week. Segment 2: Jared Dillian, Best selling financial author of the new book, “No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life,” tells John about when […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/18/24: Realtor settlement, startup hiring slowdown, Smoque BBQ
March 18, 2024 20:24Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how the settlement reached between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers could impact the real estate world. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about startups pulling back hiring, and quantum and climate tech startups being showcased in a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/15/24: Stubborn inflation, market optimism, Rivian volatility
March 15, 2024 18:53Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about this week’s hot inflation data, how inflation is typically impacting the consumer, why he’s cautiously optimistic about the market, and how many Fed rate cuts he expects this year. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer […]
Wintrust Business Minute: National Association of Realtors settles lawsuits paying $400 million in damages
March 15, 2024 17:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago-based National Association of Realtors has agreed to settle several lawsuits and pay nearly $400 million in damages. As part of the settlement, the real estate trade group will eliminate its rules on commissions. The decision could mean significant savings […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/14/24: Frothy market, TikTok ban, weight-loss drugs
March 14, 2024 19:42Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the latest inflation data impacting the market, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, and where you can find opportunity in the market right now. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about the U.S. housing passing […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/13/24 – Terry Savage: All of your IRS questions answered
March 13, 2024 21:35Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to share her thoughts on Women’s History Month, and to answer all of your financial questions. John and Terry are also joined by IRS spokesperson Eric Smith, who answers all of your tax filing questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: CME Group applies to clear U.S. Treasuries this year
March 13, 2024 18:22Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based CME Group will apply to clear U.S. Treasuries this year. It becomes the first exchange company to publicly announce plans to enter the world’s biggest bond market. New rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission will change the way trades […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Hoffman Estates-based Claire’s to partner with Walgreens
March 12, 2024 21:28Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Hoffman Estates-based Claire’s will partner with Walgreens and that means some Claire’s products will soon be available at drugstore locations. Claire’s jewelry, hair accessories and cosmetics will be sold in more than 4,400 Walgreens stores nationwide. Those products will be featured […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/12/24: Job satisfaction, Chicago office market, St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
March 12, 2024 19:55Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their 2024 Talent Index that showed only 39% respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with their current job. Tom gives us the details behind these numbers. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to examine if there are any “magic words” […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/11/24: Gas prices rise, Chicago startup Mella Pet Care on ‘Shark Tank,’ Kinzie Chophouse
March 11, 2024 19:50Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the cyberattacks that have been impacting health care providers, gas prices continuing to rise, and a new report showing that 47% of parents still financially support their adult children. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about a Chicago startup […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Rivian to receive incentive package from State of Illinois
March 11, 2024 19:42Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Electric vehicle maker Rivian will get an incentive package from the State of Illinois after it announced plans to make a new model in downstate Normal. Rivian says it’ll make its new R2 SUV there after pausing plans to build a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/8/24: Robust economy, Bitcoin boom, Siamsa na nGael
March 08, 2024 20:41Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about President Biden’s push to cap credit card late fees, the amount of credit card debt people are holding, his observations on the latest labor report, what the Fed will deduce from the job report, and what this report could mean for […]
Wintrust Business Minute: DePaul University funding group invests in two startups
March 08, 2024 18:19Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A DePaul University funding group that focuses on startups has made two new investments. The DePaul Halperin Emerging Company Fund has awarded $100,000 each to Alphathena and Mooski Snacks. Alphathena is artificial intellegence-powered investment firm. Mooski Snacks makes fresh granola bars. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines sees pre-pandemic levels of traffic coming this summer at O’Hare
March 07, 2024 21:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines could finally see its level of traffic at O’Hare move above pre-pandemic levels this summer. The airport as a whole, though, is still lagging behind 2019 levels. United will likely see its total seat capacity climb 3% in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/7/24: Fed rate cuts, Elon Musk suing Open AI, Windy City Sweets at the Oscars
March 07, 2024 21:03Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, tells John his thoughts on when the Fed might cut interest rates, why the Fed is happy to keep interest rates where they are at right now, and the impact of higher interest rates on the economy. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about a gormer […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/6/24: Terry Savage – Don’t use investment and Bitcoin in same sentence
March 06, 2024 23:04Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about gold being at all-time highs (but not keeping up with the stock market), what you should know about Bitcoin, and the takeaways from Fed Chairman Fed Powell testifying before Congress. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Steelcase to leave Merchandise Mart for Fulton Market
March 06, 2024 18:27Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Steelcase furniture is leaving the Merchandise Mart and moving its Chicago showroom to the Fulton Market District. The company, based in Grand Rapids, MI., has leased 28,000 square feet at 811 W. Fulton. Steelcase will occupy the showroom there that was […]
Craig Bolanos: AI is driving the market
March 05, 2024 21:02Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about what’s causing the markets being off today, how AI is driving the market, what he expects from the economic data set to be released later this week, the latest news on cryptocurrency investment, and how many rate cuts does he expect to make this […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/5/24: AI driving market, cryptocurrency investment, real estate transfer tax
March 05, 2024 20:57Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about what’s causing the markets being off today, how AI is driving the market, what he expects from the economic data set to be released later this week, the latest news on cryptocurrency investment, and how many rate cuts does he expect to make […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago Loop retail vacancy rate increased to 30% in 2023
March 05, 2024 17:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. New stats show the retail vacancy rate in Chicago’s Loop increased to 30% in 2023. That’s the fourth year in a row the vacancy rate has gone up, according to a report from Stone Real Estate, a retail brokerage firm that […]