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 Minute: $5 million fund approved to help LaSalle St. businesses
January 19, 2023 19:44Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago City Council has approved a new $5 million fund to help small businesses redevelop vacant storefronts on LaSalle Street. It’s part of Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to transform the LaSalle Street corridor from commercial to mixed-use with more residential units. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/18/23 – Terry Savage: Student loans, RMD, T-Bills, and more
January 18, 2023 22:49Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the latest news regarding student loan debt forgiveness. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Z.J. Tong, founder, Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, tells John about the celebration of Chinese New Year and the 17th Annual Chinese New […]
Wintrust Business Minute: 14 Illinois hospitals ranked among best in country
January 18, 2023 17:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new ranking is out, and 14 Illinois hospitals have made the cut of best in the country. The list was compiled by Healthgrades, a consumer marketplace for finding doctors and health care. Crain’s reports Ascension Alexian Brothers and Carle Foundation […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/17/23: Dow dips, non-compete clauses, home inspections
January 17, 2023 20:53Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market reacting to the latest earnings reports, consumer confidence remaining pretty strong, if we are going to see a recession, where the Fed might move with their next announcement, and why there are some good values for the investor. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/13/23: ‘Slowcession’ coming, upcycled dog treats, and Veganuary
January 13, 2023 21:20Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about why he thinks we may see a ‘slowcession’ on the horizon, how a ‘slowcession’ could provide a good opportunity to invest in the market, if Twitter is hurting Tesla’s stock price, how inflation is easing while employment remains strong, and what he […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Could the U.S. avoid a recession this year?
January 13, 2023 18:36Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. One of the top executives at Chicago’s Ariel Investments says the U.S. will avoid a recession this year. Chairman and co-CEO John Rogers correctly forecast increasing inflation last year and also predicted Bitcoin was a bubble that would burst. According to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/12/23: Inflation easing, HBO Max price hike, and the return of the Chicago Boat Show
January 12, 2023 23:45Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the consumer price data that shows inflation may be retreating, how the market is reacting to the data, and why he’s excited about the future of the market. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, tells John about HBO Max […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago’s small business leaders have positive outlook in 2023
January 12, 2023 18:35Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The outlook for 2023 is positive among Chicago’s small business leaders, including company presidents, vice presidents, directors and other executives. A group of 190 of them from companies with 500 or fewer employees were surveyed by Crain’s. Half of them expect […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/11/23 – Terry Savage: Student loans, credit card debt, and your questions
January 11, 2023 22:48Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to continue the earlier discussion about student loan debt relief. Terry also offers some tips on how to cut into your credit card debt. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Molson Coors introduces new non-alcoholic cocktail
January 11, 2023 21:41Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Molson Coors has introduced a new canned, non-alcoholic cocktail called Roxie. The drink is inspired by the craft cocktail craze and it’ll be marketed to 21-to-34-year-olds looking for non-alcoholic options. Roxie has 90 calories per 12-ounce serving. It comes in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/10/23: Career resolutions, credit card debt, Chicago luxury home sales
January 10, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to tell us some career resolutions you could make in 2023. Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com Senior industry analyst, joins John to talk about a new Bankrate survey that shows that more Americans are carrying credit card debt. What can you do to avoid common credit […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CVS Health reportedly aims to acquire Oak Street Health
January 10, 2023 19:03Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Oak Street Health is reportedly a target of acquisition by CVS Health. Oak Street runs primary care centers for Medicare recipients. Bloomberg reports the possible deal values Oak Street at more than $10 billion. Talks between the companies are ongoing […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/9/23: Debt limit concerns, market stability, and Deep Tech accelerator program
January 09, 2023 20:57Segment 1: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about the latest in startup innovation including the University of Chicago spending $20M to help find the next high-tech startup tackling challenging problems from climate change to cybersecurity, a small mental health app in Chicago getting a big boost by being named a Best App […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Farmers sign memorandum of understanding with Deere
January 09, 2023 20:34Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Farmers have signed a memorandum of understanding with Moline-based Deere & Company that will allow them to repair their own equipment. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the deal resolves a long-running dispute between the company and a key group of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/6/23: Stocks rally, healthy jobs market, and non-alcoholic craft beer
January 06, 2023 20:32Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about today’s good labor report, the market rally after the positive data, the problems with Tesla, what we might hear from Fed Chairman Powell in February, and what he suggests for investors for 2023. Segment 2: Joe Chura, President and Founder, Go […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Deerfield-based Baxter International to restructure company
January 06, 2023 18:28Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Baxter International will restructure the company with a spin-off of one of its divisions and the resignation of a top executive. The Deerfield-based medical products company is spinning off its kidney care business into a separate publicly trading company. That move […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/5/23: Interest rate forecast, CES preview, Door County Candle Company
January 05, 2023 21:42Segment 1: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, chats with guest host Wendy Snyder about what we can expect from interest rates in 2023. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, gives Wendy a peek into some hot items at the Consumer Electronics Show. Segment 3: Phillip Shaw, Certified Financial Planner, Goldstone Financial Group, tells […]
Wintrust Business Minute: University of Chicago will commit millions to fund startups
January 05, 2023 21:40Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The University of Chicago will commit millions of dollars to fund startups focused on data science, artificial intelligence, clean technology and life sciences. Crain’s reports the university is committing more than $20 million to launch three new accelerators. The report says […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/4/23 – Terry Savage: Money tips for 2023
January 04, 2023 22:19Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to give you some 2023 money tips! And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Illinois ranked 2nd among most moved-from states in 2022
January 04, 2023 19:54Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Van Lines says the number of people moving out of Illinois pushed the state to second among most moved-from states in 2022. New Jersey was first. The rating is based on the inbound and outbound moves with the company. Illinois […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Exelon will keep headquarters in Chicago
January 03, 2023 22:03Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The parent company of ComEd, Exelon, will keep its corporate headquarters in Chicago. Crain’s reports the company’s new CEO, Calvin Butler, has made the pledge as he prepares to take the reins. There’d been some question about the HQ location because […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/3/23: Future of work in 2023, the ‘New Collar’ worker, and Dry January
January 03, 2023 20:54Segment 1: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation, talks to John about the issues that will most impact the American worker in 2023 and what to do about them. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John why a new trend to watch out for in 2023 is the “New Collar” worker. Segment 3: Jim Dallke, National […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Cable news network NewsNation surpasses Fox News and MSNBC in evening ratings
December 30, 2022 20:43Don Kleppin has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The state is urging minimum wage workers are told to keep an eye on their January paychecks to make sure their employers comply with the new $13 minimum wage in 2023. The pay increase was part of the 2019 legislation that […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Cable new network NewsNation surpassed Fox News and MSNBC in evening ratings
December 30, 2022 20:43Don Kleppin has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The state is urging minimum wage workers are told to keep an eye on their January paychecks to make sure their employers comply with the new $13 minimum wage in 2023. The pay increase was part of the 2019 legislation that […]
Wintrust Business Lunch: New Year’s resolutions for home buyers, sellers, and personal finance
December 30, 2022 20:15Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to give us a recap on financial matters, to share her New Year’s resolutions for home buyers, sellers, and personal finance. Ilyce also gave a recap of the year in money with the crypto meltdown, stock market meltdown mortgage market meltdown etc. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/28/22 – Terry Savage: Three important things to start 2023 off on the right foot
December 28, 2022 21:37Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen, in for John Williams, to share the three important things you could do to get you off to a good start for the New Year. Throughout the course of the conversation, Terry also takes caller questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar to 13-dollars an hour January first
December 28, 2022 19:10Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. As Southwest Airlines works to sort out thousands of flight cancellations, The Chicago Department of Aviation says it’s dispatching additional personnel from O’Hare to Midway to provide additional service support. Also, the Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/27/22: Setting up kids for financial success
December 27, 2022 20:56Segment 1: Gregg Lunceford, Managing Director in Mesirow Wealth Management, talks about the uncertainty of markets as the year closes but Gregg reminds us better times are ahead. Segment 2: David Milanec, Founder of Katz Milanec, shares tax tips to help set your kids for long term tax savings. Segment 3: Rae Kaplan, Attorney at […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/23/22 – Top business headlines of 2022, a cold year for stocks with Ryan Linenger, and Peter Greenberg’s winter travel industry report
December 24, 2022 04:07Segment 1: Ryan Linenger, Financial Planner and Partner at Plante Moran, tells Steve Dale, in for John Williams, about the fluctuations in the stock market and what the future may hold for investors in stocks and bonds. Segment 2: Steve runs through the top business stories to come out of 2022 Segment 3: Peter Greenberg, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: 90% of Tyson Foods workers decline to relocate
December 23, 2022 21:00Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. More than 90% of Tyson Foods workers in Chicago have declined to follow the company when it moves to Arkansas. The company announced in October that it was consolidating operations and moving 500 corporate jobs out of Chicago. It offered to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch: Chicago Trading Company is expanding
December 23, 2022 15:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. More people returned to their offices in Chicago after Thanksgiving. Kastle Systems, which analyzes building security swipes, says office attendance reached 48.5% on Dec. 14. That’s now higher than the national average. Also, Chicago Trading Company is expanding its workspace.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/22/22: Stocks fall, Elon Musk’s Twitter future, and Transit Tees
December 22, 2022 20:39Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins Jon to talk about why the market is taking a dip after a couple of positive day, what is driving the volatility, what he’s telling clients about their portfolios, and if he believes we might see a recession in 2023. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/21/22 – Terry Savage: Consumers are feeling better
December 21, 2022 22:21Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about consumer confidence being up dramatically, today’s market rally, and how you can prevent yourself from becoming buried in debt. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Karen Spears, artist, former Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Scholar, tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/20/22: Recession chances, Santa Claus rally, and making returns easier
December 20, 2022 20:54Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why Mayor Lightfoot needs to concentrate on violence and education to bring businesses back to the city of Chicago. Segment 2: Brian Battle, Advisor, Performance Trust Asset Management, talks to John about the concern about a recession. Are we heading towards a […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Northwestern Medicine has plans to expand its Lake Forest Hospital
December 20, 2022 18:50Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Snack maker Mondelez is spitting out several gum brands with a nearly $1.4 billion sale. The company’s Trident, Dentyne, and Chiclets brands are being sold to a European company along with a manufacturing facility in Rockford. Perfetti Van Melle Group has […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/19/22: Stock market volatility, startup unicorns, and Buy Nothing Project
December 19, 2022 21:08Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, and Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, join Jon to talk about how the markets have been reacting since last week’s Fed announcement about interest rates, and the importance of having a financial plan and sticking to that plan. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Goose Island Beer is getting a new address
December 16, 2022 23:01Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Goose Island Beer is moving its brewpub from Clybourn Avenue to the new Salt Shed entertainment venue at the site of the former Morton Salt complex on Elston Avenue. Crain’s says the new Goose Island space will open by the end […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/16/22: Markets lose, the impact of AI on jobs, and First Bites Bash
December 16, 2022 20:43Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about if the Fed raising interest rates again is the right decision for our economy, when he expects the stock market to hit the bottom, and how education or training continue to be the ticket to higher wages. Segment 2: Dale Buss, veteran […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/15/22: Stocks drop, quiet quitting, Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream
December 15, 2022 20:51Segment 1: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, chats with John about the winners and losers after the Fed announced they were raising interest rates again. Segment 2: Lisa Eadicicco, Senior Editor, CNET, joins John to talk about a variety of tech stories including Meta announcing new features for Instagram users, the chaos […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Weber Grill lost $330 million for the fiscal year
December 15, 2022 18:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The latest earnings report shows the depths of the financial turmoil at the grilling company Weber. The Palatine-based company lost $330 million for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. The company’s net sales were down 20% year over year. Also, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/14/22 – Terry Savage: Wall Street wants to be optimistic
December 14, 2022 23:15Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the Fed announcing they are raising interest rates again and what it means for the economy moving forward. And, as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Come for the valuable information and stay for the story about the hidden $1000 […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Credit card and personal loan delinquencies are expected to rise next year
December 14, 2022 22:43Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago cloud-software company Nerdio has raised $117 million in new funding and the company plans to add staff next year. Nerdio specializes in software that manages virtual desktops using Microsoft’s Azure platform. Crain’s reports the funding round was led by a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/13/22: Inflation cools, holiday tipping and Light Up The Lake
December 13, 2022 20:59Segment 1: Hilary Fordwich, Global business consultant and founder, Strelmark, joins John to break down today’s CPI report that showed inflation, while still high, may be easing. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about how the impact of inflation and holiday spending is causing a spike in gig workers and the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines will buy more Boeing 787 Dreamliners
December 13, 2022 17:50Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A top executive at Stellantis says its Belvidere Assembly Plant, which will be idled early next year, could still have a future. COO Mark Stewart says the company is continuing to look at what can be done to repurpose the facility. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Gas prices continue downward
December 12, 2022 22:43Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Gas prices continue downward. GasBuddy’s weekly survey shows average prices in Chicago fell 16-point-seven cents in the last week, averaging three-fifty-eight a gallon. Also, Weber Grills, headquartered in Palatine, is being taken private in a deal valued at about $3.7 billion.
Wintrust Business Minute: Startups are doing big things
December 12, 2022 22:32Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Cardiosense, a Chicago startup that’s developing a wearable sensor to detect heart disease, has announced a $15 million fundraising round. The cash will help the company make its submission seeking regulatory approval for its CardioTag device. The small, multi-sensor device is […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/12/22: Mortgage interest rates drop, retirement savings, and Lincoln Park Zoo Lights
December 12, 2022 21:15Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new CNBC survey that shows what annual income people would need to feel rich, Mortgage interest rates continuing to drop, and why rising interest rates mean you can withdraw more from your 401k and retirement savings without going broke. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/9/22: Bonds are back, Latina Equal Pay Day, Winterland at Gallagher Way
December 09, 2022 20:52Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about why he’s not expecting the year to end on a high note, what the Fed is doing to combat inflation and if it’s working, why it’s a good time to be buying bonds, and the reason he thinks it’s still time to […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CEO of Allstate says rate increases will likely continue
December 08, 2022 23:18Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The maker of Nutella, Kinder and Ferrero Rocher is buying Wells Enterprises, the company that produces Blue Bunny ice cream. The question now? How soon will we see Nutella ice cream? Ferrero Group has more than 3,400 employees in Illinois. Also, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: The CEO of United Airlines doesn’t see a recession coming
December 08, 2022 23:10Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The CEO of United Airlines doesn’t see a recession coming, at least for the airline industry. John Kirby says the word ‘recession’ is not in his vocabulary because the Chicago-based airline has been setting records and doing well financially. Pressed on […]