Wintrust Business Lunch
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Wintrust Business Minute: Apartment building in works near Lincoln Yards
September 20, 2022 19:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A 15-story apartment building is in the works for a site near the Lincoln Yards development on Chicago’s north side. Crain’s reports developer Sterling Bay wants to construct a 359-unit building adjacent to Lincoln Yards. It would be at 2031 N. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/19/22: Fed looking to shock the market, COVID test vending machines, and how inflation is impacting small business
September 19, 2022 20:02Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the Federal Reserve likely raising rates in an effort to cool down the high cost of living, if the Fed is playing catch-up right now, Americans carrying a near-record level of credit card debt, and mortgage rates hitting 6% last week […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Will County natural gas plant wins court order
September 19, 2022 19:24Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A natural gas plant in Will County has won a court order that will allow it to keep operating despite a new law limiting emissions from fossil fuel plants. J-Power USA’s Elwood Energy is one of Illinois’ largest natural gas power […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/16/22 – Terry Savage: How to prepare for a recession
September 16, 2022 19:32Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why it’s important to prepare for a possible recession, and what you should be doing to protect yourself. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Chloe Reaumond, Founder, Bestowal, tells John about her gift giving small business, her […]
Wintrust Business Minute: More robotic delivery vehicles could be coming to UIC
September 16, 2022 17:16Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Robotic personal delivery vehicles could soon be delivering more restaurant meals and groceries on and near the University of Illinois campus in Chicago. A city council committee has given the green light for expansion of the robotic delivery pilot program. Also, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/15/22: Retail sales rise slightly, iPhone 14 reviews, and the state of the hospitality industry
September 15, 2022 20:15Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the good and bad news about retail sales rising slightly, the markets struggling to recover from inflation data being released earlier this week, and what we can expect from the markets when interest rates tick up again. Segment 2: Joan E. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s to expand its downtown Chicago headquarters
September 15, 2022 19:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is expanding its downtown Chicago headquarters. The company has announced plans to move its innovation center from Romeoville in 2023 and bring up to 120 suburban employees to the West Loop. The center will focus on creating restaurant solutions and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/14/22: Strong American dollar, resurgence of the U.S. auto industry, and Tzuco celebrates Mexican Independence Day
September 14, 2022 21:31Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about why the market fell so much after yesterday’s inflation report, what the Fed raising rates again will mean for the economy, and if he believes inflation will begin to fall. Segment 2: Dale Buss, veteran financial journalist and founder and executive […]
Wintrust Business Minute: UChicago Medicine to acquire portion of AdventHealth
September 14, 2022 18:44Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. University of Chicago Medicine has announced plans to acquire a portion of AdventHealth to expand care and services in the western suburbs. The proposed affiliation would give the hospital a controlling interest in AdventHealth’s Great Lakes region, including hospitals in Bolingbrook, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/13/22: Inflation rises, stocks tumble, and Chicago Women in Trades
September 13, 2022 20:06Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what employees can/should do if they are denied a promotion or salary increase. Segment 2: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, talks to John about the market sinking today after a report on inflation. Why is the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: The new Second City CEO comes from Sesame Workshop
September 13, 2022 20:03Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Second City has named a new CEO. Ed Wells comes from Sesame Workshop, the organization that produces Sesame Street and other children’s programs. At Sesame Workshop, Crain’s says Wells developed a long-term growth plan and worked to increase audience engagement. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/12/22: Peak inflation, flood insurance, and AirBnB for furniture
September 12, 2022 20:11Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins Jon to talk about the stock market continuing to move in positive territory, the Fed’s plan to combat inflation by raising rates again, and why gas prices dropping could mean that inflation has peaked. Ilyce also tells us what you should know about flood insurance. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Rush University System for Health expands and Caterpiller reaches civil settlement
September 09, 2022 20:09Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Rush University System for Health is expanding into Indiana. Crain’s reports Rush and Franciscan Alliance have entered a partnership to expand the availability of cancer and neuroscience care to patients in northwest Indiana. Also, Caterpillar has reached a civil settlement with […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/9/22: Stock market bounces back, housing demand, and Lettuce Entertain You partners with DoorDash
September 09, 2022 19:56Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how the Fed is going to continue combat inflation, how the market is reacting to the news, and why it will be good for investors moving forward. Segment 2: Laura Ellis, Executive Vice President and President of Residential Sales, Baird & […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines raises third-quarter outlook and invests in vertical takeoff technology
September 09, 2022 00:05Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airlines says passenger demand remains strong even as the summer travel season comes to an end. The company has raised its outlook for third-quarter sales and said it may fly slightly more than previously planned. United operating revenue is expected […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/8/22: Growth recession, Apple announcement, and Elmwood Park Sip N’ Stroll
September 08, 2022 19:56Segment 1: Ben Winck, markets and economy reporter, Insider, joins John to talk about what it means that our economy might be in a ‘growth recession.’ Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including the big Apple announcement, and the Amazon CEO saying the company has no plan to require workers […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Bidding war among Chicago renters and the impact of climate change
September 08, 2022 02:53Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A bidding war has broken out among Chicago renters. Block Club Chicago says apartments in neighborhoods like Lakeview and West Town are renting for $500 or more over their listed rates and properties are being snapped up within hours of being […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/7/22 – Terry Savage: Has the market reached its bottom?
September 07, 2022 21:28Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the U.S. economy and if we have reached peak inflation, the Fed possibly raising rates again, when we will see the prices of groceries come down, and what natural gas prices will be like this winter. And as always, Terry answers all of […]
Wintrust Business Minute: More e-scooters in Chicago’s loop and State Farm’s new investment
September 07, 2022 14:49Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. You’ll be seeing more e-scooters in Chicago’s Loop. Crain’s reports Lime is doubling its fleet to 2,000 and expanding into downtown. The company received permission from the Chicago Department of Transportation for the expansion. Illinois headquartered State Farm insurance is making […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/6/22: Strong labor market, Chicago startup creating meat in a lab, and Pops for Champagne turns 40
September 06, 2022 19:50Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to break down Friday’s August jobs report and why he believes the labor market is very strong and what that means to the health of the economy. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about how ‘quiet quitting’ is offering some ambitious employees […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Inside look on Arlington Heights Bears stadium and hospitality around Pullman National Monument
September 02, 2022 22:00Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The public will get a peek at what the Chicago Bears have planned when they move to Arlington Heights. On Sept. 8, the team will unveil its vision for a stadium-anchored entertainment district at the Arlington Park Racecourse site. Also, Developers […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/2/22: Jobs report breakdown, Back Black Businesses grant program, Spain-inspired Bocadillo Market
September 02, 2022 19:30Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the August Labor Report and what that will mean for the economy. Segment 2: James Martin, Chef and Owner, Bocadillo Market, talks to John about his new restaurant, how the food is inspired by Spain, some of the popular items they […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Picketing pilots and The Wing closing its locations
September 02, 2022 17:14Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Passengers will see picketing pilots at airports this Labor Day weekend, including Chicago’s O’Hare. Members of the Airline Pilots Association will be demanding better pay and scheduling. Also, Co-working space The Wing is closing its locations immediately, including Chicago’s Fulton Market. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/1/22: Cost of college, Twitter’s new features, and the future of labor
September 01, 2022 20:15Segment 1: Jared Dillian, Best selling financial author, joins John Williams to talk about the price of education and why we need to really look at the economic viability of attending college. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Twitter testing out an edit button as well as a […]
Wintrust Business Minute: ExteNet Systems moves to Texas and Chicago home prices increase
September 01, 2022 19:10Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. ExteNet Systems, a provider of wireless networks, is moving its headquarters from Lisle to Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The company employs about 350 people, including 120 in Lisle. Several of ExteNet’s biggest clients are in Texas, including stadiums used […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/31/22 – Terry Savage: Will September be a bad month for the stock market?
August 31, 2022 21:57Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why we should fasten our seatbelts for the stock market in September, the likelihood we see a stock rally after the mid-term election, what you should know about maximizing your social security benefits, and the latest on student loan debt relief. And […]
Wintrust Business Minute: 2023 brings a new Lettuce Entertain private members club in River North and Headlands Technologies get’s a ‘facelift’
August 31, 2022 11:56Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You will launch a private members club in River North next year. Crain’s reports the company will collaborate with a New York-based hospitality group, with a launch in late 2023 for the new club with a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/30/22: Stocks fall again, return to office plans, and preparing for a career in the skilled trades
August 30, 2022 20:10Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how companies can prepare for employee pushback if/when they announce return to office plans. Segment 2: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the markets still reacting the Fed’s plan to combat inflation, job openings topping 11 […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/29/22: Investor potential, plant-based jerky, and Manny’s Deli celebrates 80 years
August 29, 2022 20:04Segment 1: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, tells John about the latest on the economic impact of student debt relief, what’s been happening with the market since Fed Chairman Powell’s announcement last week and what that means for investors. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about the latest in startup innovation including A […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Halting of home purchases and Abbott Nutrition restarting production
August 29, 2022 19:18Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Home Partners of America is halting home purchases in 38 cities, the latest real estate company to pull back as housing markets overheat. The company’s pausing purchases in Boise, Fresno, Memphis and 25 other areas starting Sept. 1 and will […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/26/22: Markets drop after Fed speech, Bennett Day School, and rent a space with NockNock
August 26, 2022 20:00Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the market’s reaction to Fed Chairman Powell saying that the Fed will continue to raise rates to fight inflation, the likelihood we see a recession, how student debt relief will impact the economy, and his advice for both short-term and long-term investors. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Discover is hiring tech talent for downtown Chicago office
August 26, 2022 17:08Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Discover Financial Services is hiring tech talent for its downtown Chicago office. The River Woods based company plans to hire 150 new graduates within a year for data and analytics jobs. The first 75 will start on Monday according to Crain’s. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/25/22: Fed plan for inflation, MoviePass returns, and professional pickleball comes to Highland Park
August 25, 2022 20:05Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about what Fed Chairman Jerome Powell might say about inflation tomorrow, second-quarter GDP declining less than previously thought, what he expects to see from the August labor report, and how student loan debt forgiveness will impact the economy. Segment 2: Joan E. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Air taxi company to test their service in Chicago
August 25, 2022 17:18Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A company developing an air taxi is planning to test the service in Chicago. Startup Eve Air Mobility says the test will happen next month. The company is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that’ll ferry passengers from downtown […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/24/22 – Terry Savage: What will student loan debt forgiveness mean for you?
August 24, 2022 21:25Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about President Biden announcing his plan for student loan debt relief. Segment 2: Christopher Coleman, vice president of development for Wingspan Development Group, joins John to talk about how supply chain challenges are impacting his industry and what Wingspan is doing to find […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Caterpillar puts Deerfield offices up for sublease
August 24, 2022 16:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. In the wake of Caterpillar’s decision to move its headquarters to Texas, the company has put its Deerfield offices up for sublease. Crain’s reports CAT is offering its entire 116,000-square-foot office complex for sublease. Nineteen Illinois counties are suing Deerfield-based Walgreens […]
Wintrust Business Minute: American Airlines adds shorter, regional flights to O’Hare Airport
August 23, 2022 20:43Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. American Airlines is adding shorter, regional flights to and from O’Hare Airport. The airline is partnering with regional airline Air Wisconsin to operate up to 60 planes under the American Eagle banner beginning in March. Also, a federal court has ordered […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/23/22: Quiet quitting, time-off confusion, and property co-ownership
August 23, 2022 20:08Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to discuss the concept of ‘quiet quitting.” Is this just a way for employees to set boundaries or do employers consider it to be ‘phoning it in.’ Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about managers reporting confusion about how to manage time-off […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/22/22: Home sales drop, startup layoffs, and Game of Irons opens in Oakbrook
August 22, 2022 20:20Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about home sales dropping by a lot in July, and when we might see banks raise interest rates for savings account. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John about the latest in startup innovation including the amount of startup layoffs across the industry, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: GM and LG plan battery factory in northwest Indiana
August 22, 2022 18:41Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. General Motors and LG Energy Solution are eyeing northwest Indiana for a $2 billion battery factory. Reuters reports the site is between Michigan City and South Bend in New Carlisle. Two distressed suburban hotels are being purchased by an Oklahoma real […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/19/22: Economic sentiment, real estate recession, and More Brewing
August 19, 2022 19:46Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about how important sentiment is when it comes to the strength of the economy, why we might on the cusp of a real estate recession. Segment 2: Sunny and Perry Patel, Partners, More Brewing, joins John to talk about their wide variety of […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Global terminal at O’Hare Airport to cost more than estimated
August 19, 2022 17:03Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. It’s going to cost more to complete a new global terminal at O’Hare Airport. The City of Chicago estimates the construction and related projects will cost $7.1 billion, up from $6.1 billion when the project was first announced. Crain’s reports the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/18/22: Relief rally, vegan gelato, and the Color Factory
August 18, 2022 20:17Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about some of the positive economic news, the recent stock market rally, the labor market challenges, and inflation still being a cause for concern. Segment 2: Joan E. Solsman, Senior Reporter, CNET, chats with John about a variety of tech stories including the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Portillo’s looks outside of Illinois for growth
August 18, 2022 16:31Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Portillo’s says it’s looking outside Illinois for growth and the Sun Belt is getting much of the company’s attention. Bloomberg says five of seven new Portillo’s locations are opening in Florida, Arizona, and Texas. Population growth in those areas is helping […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/17/22 – Terry Savage: What you should know about long-term care insurance
August 17, 2022 21:57Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about long-term care insurance, what’s happening in the stock market, what’s happening in the crypto / meme stock market, and if the Fed plans to raise rates again in September. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Chef Amanda […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Vegan mozzarella is coming to pizzerias in the Midwest
August 17, 2022 19:33Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Vegan mozzarella is coming to pizzerias in the Midwest, and you can thank Illinois-based food giant Archer Daniels Midland. The company is working with startup New Culture to launch the animal-free mozzarella in the U.S. market starting with Midwest pizzerias next […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/16/22: Cyclical stocks, career insights survey, and timely tax returns
August 16, 2022 20:03Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the 24th anniversary of his business and what he’s learned over the last 24 years. Segment 2: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about the rally in cyclical companies, inflation starting to come down, and […]
Wintrust Business Minute: High-profile businesses are coming and going from the Mag Mile
August 16, 2022 16:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There are some high-profile comings and goings to report on North Michigan Avenue. Swiss crystal and jewelry maker Swarovski has announced it’s returning to the Magnificent Mile. Meanwhile, jewelry retailer Cartier is closing its store on Michigan Avenue and will move […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/15/22: Stock market upswing, housing market balance, Darvin Furniture
August 15, 2022 20:33Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the market being on the upswing over the last four weeks, the Fed expecting to continue increasing rates until inflation is around 2%, gas prices continuing to drop, the housing market starting to balance, a Redfin report showing people leaving (but […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines steps up hiring at O’Hare Airport
August 15, 2022 18:37Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airlines is stepping up hiring at O’Hare Airport. Crain’s reports the airline is planning to hire 300 operations workers at the airport and will hold a job fair Tuesday at the United Center. The event runs from 10am to 3pm. […]