Wintrust Business Lunch
1,766 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 2/24/23: Treasury Bills, ETFs, and Camp One Step
February 24, 2023 20:37Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to explain why it’s bad news that the economy is strong. And as always, Terry answers your financial questions. Segment 2: Matt Kaufman, SVP, Head of ETFs, Calamos Investments, talks to John about the shift towards the use of exchange traded funds (ETFs), how much growth […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Corner Bakery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
February 24, 2023 18:14Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Corner Bakery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The fast-casual breakfast and lunch chain has 20 locations in Illinois, including eight in Chicago. Most of its local locations are in the Loop. Crain’s reports the slow return of workers in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/23/23: Minimize tax pain, check fraud, and Bing Chat
February 23, 2023 21:15Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the best ways to invest in this economic climate, the importance of having a financial plan, the Fed’s continued plan to tackle inflation, and general strategies for minimizing tax pain. Segment 2: Randy Hultgren, President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/22/23: Fed inflation fight, Post-COVID office, and Chicago visitors guide
February 22, 2023 22:39Segment 1: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about why the market had such a bad day yesterday, what he expects to happen with the markets after the Fed releases their minutes, retail sales being strong, credit card debt rising, the overall economy being strong, and why he thinks we’ll have a […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Palatine-based Weber is a private company again
February 22, 2023 18:24Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Weber is a private company again. BDT Capital Partners closed its deal with the grill maker and now has a daunting task of turning around the Palatine-based company. Weber’s net sales dropped 42% in the quarter that ended Dec. 31. It […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Cannabis company tries to sell Chicago dispensaries
February 22, 2023 00:12Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Cannabis company MedMen Enterprises is trying to sell some of its dispensaries, including two in suburban Chicago. The company, which operates 29 retail stores and six cultivation centers across seven states, says it’s considering selling dispensaries in Oak Park and Morton […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/21/23: Market downturn, shallow recession, and ChatGPT for your job search
February 21, 2023 20:54Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how you can use ChatGPT in your job search. Also, are cover letters still relevant? Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John about the latest in startup innovation including Tovala officially jumping into the air fryer business, and a quantum […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/20/22: Moving trends, employee benefits, and deskless workers
February 20, 2023 20:53Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about remote work impacting the economy, a new study that shows 75% of Americans have regrets about moving, and the hot new benefits that employers are bringing on to keep employees happy. Segment 2: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation, talks to John about the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/17/23: Market uncertainty, credit card debt, and advice for investors
February 17, 2023 21:09Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to break down all the economic data coming out this week, why the market continues to be volatile, why all eyes are on the Fed, the resiliency of the economy right now, and his advice to investors in this economic climate. Segment 2: Nationally syndicated […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago home prices dropped sharply in January
February 17, 2023 18:27Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Home prices in Chicago dropped sharply in January. The Chicago Association of Realtors says the median price of homes sold in Chicago fell 10% to $261,000. The drop is sharper than declines in the condo market and in other Chicago area […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/16/23: What’s the reaction to the markets after another hot inflation report?
February 16, 2023 20:41Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John Williams to talk about wholesale prices rising 0.7% in January, the reaction to the markets after another hot inflation report, and how economists still worry recession could be on the way. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John Williams about a variety […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Tovala adds air fryer to its offerings
February 16, 2023 18:02Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago startup Tovala, with its prepared meals and smart oven, is adding an air fryer to its offerings. The company has unveiled its newest oven, called the 5-in-1 Tovala Smart Oven Fryer, to join its original oven, now called the Smart […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Downtown Chicago Greyhound bus station is up for sale
February 15, 2023 17:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The downtown Chicago Greyhound bus station is up for sale. Crain’s reports the lot could be a prime location for a new high-rise project. The bus depot is located at 630 W. Harrison on about 88,000 square feet. The report says […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/14/23: Would you quit your job? Do you need a college degree? Valentine’s Day financial tips
February 15, 2023 00:04Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, Founder and CEO, LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their new survey that shows 85% of employed people would consider quitting their job in 6 months. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about why American companies are removing a 4 year college degree from […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago’s downtown ranks among best for residential living
February 14, 2023 17:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. An analysis by self-storage company StorageCafe.com says Chicago’s downtown ranks among the best for residential living. The company examined several factors including living options, safety and lifestyle amenities. The findings were reported by Axios. 67% of the downtown apartments are considered […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/13/23: Conversation about money with people you love, Chicago Startups, The Orchid Show
February 13, 2023 21:10Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a how to have conversations about money with the people you love. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John about new startups popping up in Chicago. Segment 3: Jodi Zombolo, Associate Vice President, Visitor Events & Programs, Chicago Botanic Garden, joins John […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago-area commercial property values are up
February 13, 2023 20:13Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-area commercial property values are up. A report in Crain’s says values rose 2.8% in 2022. That’s considerably less than the 22.5% increase in 2021 but is still seen as a positive development given the current market turmoil. Stats from MSCI […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago office occupancy above 50% for first time since March 2020
February 10, 2023 21:50Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Office occupancy in Chicago and other major cities U.S. cities has climbed above 50% for the first time since March 2020. That’s according to Kastle Systems, the security company that monitors worker swipes on building security systems. Chicago joins ten other […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/10/23: Unpredictable economy, Super Bowl TV deals, and ‘Odd in Avondale’s Valloween’
February 10, 2023 21:37Segment 1: Brian Battle, Advisor, Performance Trust Asset Management, talks to John about why the market is having a down week, if he believes high rates are here to stay for a bit, the economy being unpredictable after the pandemic, the strong labor market, why we need to be concerned about credit card debt, and what […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/9/23: Market forecast, auto insurance cost, and Chik-fil-A comes to O’Hare
February 09, 2023 21:01Segment 1: Justin Reppy, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, talks to John about the likelihood we see a recession this year, the conflicting data that has been coming out recently, the Fed’s plan to handle inflation, and his advice to investors in this economic climate. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, tells John about the latest news […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Baxter International is the latest Chicago-area company to announce job cuts
February 09, 2023 18:10Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Deerfield-based Baxter International is the latest Chicago-area company to announce job cuts. It plans to reduce its global headcount by less than 5%. The cuts come as the company launches a restructuring plan. As many as 3,000 employees will be cut […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/1/23: Wintrust CEO Ed Wehmer doesn’t see a big recession
February 08, 2023 22:33Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the IRS taking your tax return questions this Saturday, and the latest on student loan debt relief. Terry also answers all of your questions about T-Bills and I Bonds. Terry and John are also joined by Ed Wehmer, CEO and Founder of Wintrust, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Redevelopment of former AT&T campus in Hoffman Estates moves forward
February 08, 2023 21:49Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The redevelopment of the former AT&T campus in Hoffman Estates is moving forward. Village trustees have approved the next phase of the project that calls for construction of new residential units on the property. The plan includes construction of 164 townhouses […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/7/23: Taming inflation, Chicago home prices, Valentine’s Day spending
February 07, 2023 20:54Segment 1: Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the explosive jobs growth and what that means for the Fed trying to tame inflation. Ilyce also explains why she sees the economy as being strong and how much we are paying to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CVS Health’s acquisition of Oak Street Health is almost done
February 07, 2023 18:08Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The CVS Health acquisition of Chicago-based Oak Street Health is almost a done deal. The Wall Street Journal reports the sale price will likely be $10.5 billion including debt. It values Oak Street at $39 a share. Oak Street Health provides […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/6/23: Stocks dip, Chicago startups to watch, and jobs that could be taken by AI
February 06, 2023 20:53Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the jobs report surpassing expectations last week, what that means for the economy, the relationship between employment and inflation, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates next month, and why he believes people should stay committed to their […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago tech startup to make modern tractors fully autonomous
February 06, 2023 20:48Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago tech startup is about to roll out a hardware-software kit that will make most modern tractors fully autonomous. Crain’s reports Sabanto will roll out the self-driving retrofit in the coming months, beating big companies like Deere to the punch. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/3/23: Strong jobs report, workplace diversity, and Cider Summit in Chicago
February 03, 2023 21:09Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the remarkably strong January labor report. Segment 2: Marguerite Ward, Correspondent, Insider, tells John why CEO’s who are demanding employees return to the office could be hurting diversity. Segment 3: Alan Shapiro, Founder, Cider Summit, talks to John about the upcoming Cider […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago had 10th highest inflation rate increase in 2022
February 03, 2023 18:23Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new analysis shows Chicago had the 10th highest inflation rate increase last year. The compilation by Axios looked at Consumer Price Index data. It shows Chicago area inflation rose 5.5% from 2021 to 2022. That’s down from the 7% annual […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/2/23: Beware of ‘Zombie’ stocks, Netflix password sharing, Food Finder Map
February 02, 2023 20:57Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about how well the market has been performing this year, why he doesn’t see a recession coming, and why he believes in profits and earnings rather than ‘zombie’ stocks. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, tells John about what we know about Netflix […]
Wintrust Business Minute: State Farm Insurance to lay off 451 workers
February 02, 2023 18:00Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Another Illinois company is trimming its workforce. State Farm Insurance will lay off 451 workers. The Bloomington-based company has filed its plans with Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The cuts are a small percentage of the insurer’s nearly 53,000 […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/1/23: Terry Savage – Watching the Fed
February 01, 2023 22:49Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about how the markets are performing before Chairman Powell’s upcoming announcement, January being a great month for the stock market, the likelihood there will be a recession. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Martha Razo, CEO of two […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago Ford plant focus of federal safety regulators
February 01, 2023 21:53Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago Ford plant is the focus of federal auto safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the Ford Explorer, which is built at the Torrence Avenue assembly plant. The probe will look into reports that the vehicle’s […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s makes plans to grow this year
January 31, 2023 22:06Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based McDonald’s is making plans to grow this year. The company expects to open 1,900 new restaurants in 2023. About 400 of those will be in the U.S., Australia and several European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, and France. The company […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/31/23: Markets in rally mode, inflation outlook, GreenLight Fund Chicago
January 31, 2023 21:00Segment 1: Adam Taggart, CEO & Founder of Wealthion, joins John to talk about markets being in rally mode, what the Fed is likely do with interest rates, and what that will mean for the economy moving forward. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John why corporate and business leaders are suddenly starting to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/30/23: ChatGPT, likely interest rate hike, and when to take Social Security
January 30, 2023 20:52Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how ChatGPT is showing up in the real estate market, The Federal Reserve denying Custodia’s request to become Federally-insured, why the Fed is likely to raise interest rates again, single women owning more homes than single men, and the debate over […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CEO Edward Wehmer is stepping down at Wintrust Financial
January 30, 2023 20:38Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Edward Wehmer is stepping down as chief executive at Wintrust Financial. The change in leadership will happen at the end of April. He’ll continue as director and serve as executive chairman through the middle of 2024. He’ll then transition to founder […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/27/23: Market’s winning week, retirement income, Alpine Fest
January 27, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about a winning week on Wall Street, the markets showing four weeks of positive growth, if he’s encouraged by the inflation trend going down, the economy showing growth, and why he expects continued market volatility ahead. Segment 2: Jacob Channel, Senior Economist, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Uber Freight is cutting 3% of its staff
January 27, 2023 18:03Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Uber Freight is cutting 3% of its staff. That’s about 150 people, according to Crain’s. Most of the cuts will come in the company’s digital-brokerage department. Uber Freight is the trucking division of the ride-share and food delivery company. It […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Megabus is returning to Chicago
January 26, 2023 21:36Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Megabus is returning to Chicago. The company is teaming with Miller Transportation to launch and expand its services. The partnership will increase service options in 56 cities and connect Chicago to 23 cities. The partnership will also enhance service in Louisville, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/26/23: GDP grows, Chicago Bike Grid Now, and Elgin History Museum
January 26, 2023 21:14Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Cresset Capital, joins John to break down the latest GDP data, what he things of the showdown in congress over the debt ceiling, and how important are interest rates to the economy in 2023. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/25/23: Terry Savage – Bullish forecast for 2023
January 25, 2023 22:35Segment 1: : Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the debt ceiling and the likelihood that the government defaults on their bills. Also joining John and Terry is money manager Dr. Bob Froehlich, who talks about why he’s still bullish on the stock market this year. Dr. Bob sees the Dow hitting […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Coldwell Banker Realty closes five offices in Chicago area
January 25, 2023 20:19Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. One of the largest Chicago area realtors is closing five offices. Coldwell Banker Realty ranks third among the big local brokerage firms. Crain’s reports offices are closing in Wheaton, Barrington, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, and Chicago’s West Loop. The closings amount to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/24/23: Market volatility will continue, neighborhood tourism, and Chicago Food Stop
January 24, 2023 20:49Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what the city and business community needs from our next mayor. Segment 2: Rob Fojtik, Vice President of Neighborhood Strategy, Choose Chicago, talks to John about a new grant that aims to expand tourism to the wealth of great neighborhoods in Chicago. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago-area industrial vacancy is at a record low
January 24, 2023 19:53Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago-area’s industrial vacancy rate is at a record low, hitting 4.5% at the end of 2022. According to data from Colliers International, reported by Crain’s, that’s more than 1% lower than 2021. The report says developers broke ground on an […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/23/23: Stocks up, recession preparation, and stepping out to fitness with Elderwerks
January 23, 2023 20:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about ETF’s turning 30, the likelihood we see a recession in 2023, and a new Lending Tree survey shows that Inflation got in the way of people achieving their financial goals in 2022. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Abbott confirms investigation by Department of Justice
January 23, 2023 18:02Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Abbott Laboratories confirms it’s under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over issues with its baby formula. News of the probe comes a year after the suburban-based company shut down a Michigan formula plant after babies got sick. The Wall […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/20/23: Price of eggs, commercial real estate outlook, Guzman y Gomez
January 20, 2023 20:43Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about what is causing the high price of eggs, how quickly inflation will fall, and how the Fed will likely tackle inflation. Segment 2: Robert Sevim, Vice Chairman, Savills, gives John the outlook for the Chicago commercial real estate market for 2023. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago saw record venture capital investment in 2022
January 20, 2023 18:24Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago saw a record amount of venture capital investment in 2022. Crain’s reports startup funding topped $10 billion for the first time. And it happened as investment dropped nationally during the past year. A single deal contributed to half of Chicago’s […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/19/23: Debt ceiling, recession fears, 2023 trends
January 19, 2023 21:04Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to tell us why we should be concerned about the debt ceiling, what to make of recent data including retail sales, manufacturing, and jobless claims, and if we are going to see a recession in 2023. Segment 2: Ally Marotti, Reporter, Consumer products, food, restaurants, […]