Wintrust Business Lunch
1,708 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 10/17/19: Facebook’s Original Roots, Anderson’s Pens, & Cresco Labs in Chicago
October 17, 2019 18:29Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from what Mark Zuckerberg is doing to get users to look at Facebook in a different way to why fountain pens are making a come back in a digital culture. Segment 1: (At 00:00) Ben Fox Rubin, Sr. Reporter at CNET, shared some perspective about talks that Mark Zuckerberg is having throughout the day to try and get users to get back to the original purpose of Facebook, […]
Bill Geiger on Why The Goal Isn’t Always Beating Wall Street
October 17, 2019 18:27Many people think setting up a portfolio for retirement is all about obtaining as much money as possible and beating out Wall Street. Steve Bertrand sat down with Bill Geiger (CEO of Geiger Wealth Management) to learn that its not always about beating out the market, its about meeting personal goals for a comfortable retirement.
Wintrust Community Leader: Search Inc’s. Beth Valukas
October 16, 2019 19:01The history behind Search Inc. starts back during the days of Cabrini Green and it has evolved into a valuable local resource for disabled persons looking for work. Steve Bertrand dove into the history with Beth Valukas, CEO of Search Inc. on this month’s Wintrust Community Leader conversation and explained how diversifying a workforce can be immensely beneficial for the company and employees.
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/16/19: Sr Financial Abuse, Search Inc., & Governor Pritzker’s Taxes
October 16, 2019 18:55Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from how to spot financial elder abuse to where Governor Pritzker stands on taxing the super wealthy (including himself). Segment 1: (At 00:00) Terry Savage, Publisher at TerrySavage.com, reviewed the so-so market performance today and shared her wisdom on financial elder abuse and how to recognize it. Segment 2: (At 11:54) Beth Valukas, CEO of Search Inc., is this month’s Wintrust Community Leader and she sh...
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/15/19: Costco Chickens, Breaking Up Lake Shore Drive, & IL Universities Struggle
October 15, 2019 18:18Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the way Costco is keeping up Amazon, to concerning performance with the majority of colleges in Illinois that have been bleeding money year over year. Segment 1: (At 00:00) Nathaniel Meyersohn, Reporter at CNN Business, explained how Costco is competing with Amazon by charging customers $60-$120 a year simply to walk in their doors, along with what the retailer is doing to further invest in one of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/14/19: Flying Cars in 2025, Bernie’s Tax Plan, & Boeing CEO Out As Chairman
October 14, 2019 18:06Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the possibility of flying cars becoming a reality by 2025, to the way Bernie Sanders’ corporate tax plan could impact the wallets of consumers. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor at Chicago Inno, & Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, kicked off the week by toying with futuristic aspirations of flying cars from Boeing & Porsche, a new app to take food delivery to the next level and...
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/12/19: Access One Cyber Security, Rick Nielsen & Rockford gets a casino
October 13, 2019 01:43Pete McMurray, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from cybersecurity and identity theft protection, hometown thoughts from Rick Nielsen and what’s happening in the city of Rockford, IL.
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/11/19: Adjusting Food Truck Laws, Marijuana Entrepreneurship, & Top 5 City Skyscrapers
October 11, 2019 18:06Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from a Chicago food truck challenging laws in the Supreme Court, to the five most influential skyscrapers in Chicago right now. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Food Industry Reporter at Chicago Tribune, reported on the moves in the food truck scene here in the city and how the Cupcakes for Courage truck is meeting with the U.S. Supreme Court to try and change some of the city […]
Bill Geiger on the Excitement of Putting Retirement Suspicions to Rest
October 10, 2019 18:07Planning for what is going to be for lunch one day is easy. Looking at what the month might hold takes a little bit of time and effort. That being the case, planning for retirement and the next stage of life that could last 20-30 years can lead to great uncertainty. Steve Bertrand and Bill Geiger (CEO of Geiger Wealth Management) discussed a recent Barrons article that touched on the number of Americans that aren’t ready for retirement, but they […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/10/19: Tech Toys Coming Soon, Suppressing Retirement Suspicions & City Real Estate
October 10, 2019 18:07Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from consumer technology that could be on holiday shopping lists soon, to the hottest real estate selling fast in Chicago. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Ian Sherr, Editor-at-Large at CNET, shared the latest updates in consumer tech with Amazon planning on creating a durable Amazon Kindle for children, Apple creating an augmented reality eyewear set for iPhones and much more. Segment 2: (At 9:30) Bill Geiger, CEO of G...
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/9/19: The NBA’s Chinese Market, Bye Bye CEOs & Chicago Wins Another Award
October 09, 2019 18:13Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from how the influences of the Hong Kong protests are making their way into Western businesses to Chicago gaining another business accolade for FDI. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jeanne Whalen, Business Reporter at Washington Post, followed up on the drama in the Chinese market of the NBA and how other U.S. business are being attracted to the Asian market despite tense international relations. Segment 2: (At 10:31) An...
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/8/19: Hi-Hop Connections, Restoration Ministries, & Professional Soccer at Soldier Field
October 08, 2019 18:10Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the market performance on Wall Street with Jon Najarian to a pair if thrift stores in the south suburbs that brings in nearly two million dollars a year. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC & Co-founder of Najarian Family Office, sorted through the smattering of news that causing the market to flounder today, but the conversation found it’s way back home when Steve wondered […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/7/19: Boozeless Cocktails, Lake Point Towers, & Why Aren’t Receipts 100% Digital?
October 07, 2019 18:33Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the growing trend of “virgin” craft cocktails to learning about why stores are still issuing paper receipts despite their impact on the environment. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor at Chicago Inno, & Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, kicked off the show by boasting about how Illinois stands up to the rest of the Midwest when it comes to innovation, a Chicago company […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/5/19: WeWork’s Future in Chicago & Assessing Your Finances in Autumn
October 05, 2019 19:36Amy Guth talks to reporters and business leaders around the country about the business news of the week. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Andrew Beaton, sports reporter at the Wall Street Journal, discusses why there are so many women in the Philadelphia Eagles’ front office, and why that’s a rarity in the NFL, and in sports in general. Segment 2: (At 10:36) Commercial real estate reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, Danny Ecker joins Amy to explain why the past few months […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/4/19: Digital News Access at Starbucks & Professional/Student Athletes in IL
October 04, 2019 17:34Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Starbucks testing out a partnership with Tribune Publishing, to the reality of student-athletes financially benefiting from their sports in college here in Illinois. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Andrea Hanis, Markets Editor at The Chicago Tribune, sorted through the details of the new service from Uber for temp workers, Tribune Publishing striking a deal with Starbucks and much more. Segment 2: (At 8:16) Joe Cah...
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/3/19: Instagram Fighting Cyber Bullying, Financial Education, & The $125 Million Donation
October 03, 2019 18:19Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the way Instagram is trying to fight back against cyber bullying, to employers helping their employees understand their money on a deeper level. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Ian Sherr, Editor-at-Large at CNET, reviewed the latest with the net neutrality conversation on a state-by-state level, Instagram is attempting to limit cyber bullying, and much more. Segment 2: (At 9:51) Bill Geiger, Geiger Wealth Managemen...
Bill Geiger On The Volatile State Of Wall Street
October 03, 2019 18:13Wall Street doesn’t have a big impact on every day lives of working Americans, but for retired Americans a 500 point drop to the markets could mean their retirement income is being hit. Steve Bertrand checked in with Bill Geiger (President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management) to learn about how the level of portfolio risk is the most important factor to think about when it comes to surviving these volatile times.
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/2/19: What To Know About FAFSA, Navigating Management Roles, & Shorter MBA Programs
October 02, 2019 18:08Jon Hansen, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from how to make it in a management role (with an emphasis on evolving) and what Loyola University and University of Chicago could begin doing to make MBA programs shorter. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Publisher at TerrySavage.com, looked at why and how politics are shaking the markets today, but more importantly reviewed the FAFSA rules for when college students go back to their semester. Segment 2: […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/1/19: Wisconsin’s Fall Colors, Saving For College & Sports Betting Details
October 01, 2019 18:29Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the way Wisconsin markets their beautiful Fall colors to the sports betting details that changes the way fans experience a sporting event. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC & Co-founder of Najarian Family Office, recapped the major shakers of the market today as the 2020 political race imposed it’s influence on Wall Street and potential candidates worry traders with their latest comm...
The Wintrust Business Lunch 9/30/19: The Future of Chicago’s E-Scooters, Airport Satisfaction Survey & The “Real ID”
September 30, 2019 18:07Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the end of Chicago’s e-scooter pilot program to where Midway & O’hare rank on the airport satisfaction survey. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor Chicago Inno, & Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, kicked off the week with a full breakdown of whether Chicago will see more e-scooters in the near future, the good coming from a Midwest startup called Josh’s Place, and more […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/27/19: The (New) Old Post Office, Upholding Worker Productivity and Sam & Gerties
September 27, 2019 18:15Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the perks of the (new) Old Post Office Building to Uptown becoming a vegan restaurant hot spot in the city. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Andrea Hanis, Markets Editor at The Chicago Tribune, toured the (new) Old Post Office after businesses flocked to the renovated space and shared the details space and how every Chicagoan will get to enjoy the space as well as people who work in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/26/19: Shifting Portfolio Strategy, & Positive Vibes in Flossmor
September 26, 2019 18:13Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the way Bill Geiger is protecting portfolios if the recession hits in the next couple of years, to wondering if the Chicago real estate market will ever bounce back to where it once was. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Bill Geiger, Geiger Wealth Management, compared preparing a healthy retirement portfolio for a recession to being up four touchdowns in a football game – the offensive/defensive strategies are going ...
Bill Geiger On Preparing Portfolios For a Recession
September 26, 2019 18:12When the Chicago Bears are up by three or four touchdowns, their defensive and offensive strategies change to keep their lead. Bill Geiger (Geiger Wealth Management) told Steve Bertrand how he has the same mentality when it comes to preparing portfolios for a recession – if a healthy portfolio is strong, keep the lead.
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/25/19: Terry on Reverse Mortgages, Tony’s Fresh Markets, & Jimmy Johns Sold To Arby Parent Company
September 25, 2019 18:12Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the right situation to implement a reverse mortgage and what’s next for Jimmy John, now they’re being sold to Inspire Brands. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Personal Finance Expert & Publisher at TerrySavage.com, shared some perspective on the market news of the day, cleared the air on reverse mortgages, and took a few personal finance questions from listeners. Segment 2: (At 11:48) Frank Ingraffia, ...
Wintrust Community Leader: Tony’s Fresh Foods’ Frank Ingraffia
September 25, 2019 18:10Frank Ingraffia has been around his family’s business his entire life, so when he decided to officially join Tony’s Fresh Market as the Director of Real Estate and General Counsel, he caught on quick. Steve Bertrand talked with Frank (Tony’s Son) during this month’s Wintrust Community Leader segment to learn about the resilient grocery industry, the booming Illinois market, and how Wintrust helps them compete with the larger national chains.
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/24/19: Diversity of Economists, Ronald McDonald House Charities, & Virtual Restaurants
September 24, 2019 18:08Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the grab bag of global factors causing a drop in the markets to the need for a diverse group of economic perspectives in the government for the country to move forward. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC & Co-Founder of Najarian Family Office, sorted through the biggest factors moving the markets today such as Presidential impeachment chatter, family office investment strategies and m...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/23/19: Inno’s 25 Under 25, NPL Construction, & Spark Energy’s Reputation in Illinois.
September 23, 2019 18:13Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the list showing the city’s brightest young professionals to the energy provider that is becoming an annoyance to many Illinoisans. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, kicked off the week with perspective on the marijuana industry that is prepping itself for legalization on January 1st, sharing their 25 under 25 list, and more. Segment 2: (At 13:20) Joshua Adams, VP of...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/20/19: Over-The-Counter Drug Drone Delivery, Brand Health Report & Weed Rules/Regulations
September 20, 2019 18:11Ilyce Glink, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the top companies to work for in Chicago to preparing the city for marijuana rules/regulations when January 1st roles around. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Andrea Hanis, Markets Editor at Chicago Tribune, recapped the business news of the week starting with Walgreens looking into prescription drug delivery with drones, Amazon investing in an electric fleet of delivery vehicles with Illinois based Rivian and more Se...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/19/19: NBC’s New Streaming Service, US/China Relations & The Future Of The Energy Industry
September 19, 2019 18:12Jon Hansen, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the space experiment results making their way into the real world down here on Earth to the energy industry slowly making the shift to greener energy. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Ian Sherr, Editor-at-Large at CNET, covered the latest headlines in the tech world including Amazon rolling out more storage lockers for package delivery, NBC entering the video streaming war and much more Segment 2: (At 13:53) Pin […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/18/19: Investing In Annuities, The Hard Seltzer Craze & Chicago’s Dispensary Locations
September 18, 2019 18:49Jon Hansen, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the ins and outs of investing in annuities, to where the dozens of dispensaries might be located in Chicago. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Publisher of TerrySavage.com, readied herself for the announcements coming from the Federal Reserve this afternoon (focusing on the little details to indicate a strategy going forward) and she also answered some listener questions like, “how will annuities be impacte...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/17/19: WeWork’s Delayed IPO, Cosmetics Industry Growth & CBOE’s HQ Move
September 17, 2019 18:10Jon Hansen, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the news of WeWork pushing back their IPO and CBOE deciding to make Chicago’s Old Post Office building their new home by the end of 2020. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC & Co-Founder of Najarian Family Office, tapped into the pulse of the markets today with news revolving around oil prices in the Middle East, the pushed back WeWork IPO, and much more. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/16/19: McDonald’s Buys Apprente, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, & United’s Feud Resolution
September 16, 2019 18:16Jon Hansen, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Amazon’s announcement to double their Chicago workforce, to the possibility of Purdue Pharmaceutical bouncing back after their planned Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor at Chicago Inno, & Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, kicked off the week covering the latest tech stories from around the city like Amazon’s announcement to double their local workforce, the n...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/13/19: Amazon News, GameStop & The Man behind Wintrust Bank
September 13, 2019 19:24Steve Bertrand kicked off the Wintrust Business Lunch by talking with Chicago Tribune’s Marketplace Editor Andrea Hanis about all of the latest happenings. Some topics the covered on today’s show was the newest Amazon news some including the new ‘4-Star’ store opening up at the Oak Brook Center and their massive career day coming up as well as news surrounding GameStop. To close out the show, Steve is joined with the man who puts ‘Wintrust’ in Business Lunch. The CEO […]
Ed Wehmer: The Man who puts ‘Wintrust’ in the Business Lunch
September 13, 2019 18:58The CEO and President of Wintrust Bank, Ed Wehmer joins Steve Bertrand in studio today on the Wintrust Business Lunch. Listen as Ed and Steve talk about the sense of community and how that is the foundation of what makes Wintrust Bank what it is today. Be sure to check out wintrustbank.com for more information.
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/12/19: Uber’s Shift into Freighting & 159 CEO’s Stepped Down In August
September 12, 2019 17:37Ilyce Glink, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from the details of Uber investing into a new line of business, and a record number of business leaders leaving their posts (why)… Segment 1: (At 0:00) Ian Sherr, Editor-at-Large at CNET, looked into the details of Uber’s shift of business to the freighting industry and their plans to lay off a large number of employees and their move to the Old Post Office. Segment 2: (At 4:59) […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/11/19: Where To Invest After Paying Off Debts & Betting On Recent Grads
September 11, 2019 18:08Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from personal investment strategies, and how recent grads are getting some financial relief with a Chicago based bridge loan company. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Publisher of TerrySavage.com, translated the wild words coming from Washington about the Federal Reserve while also touching on her latest column, and answering a few listener questions like what to invest in after clearing up personal debts. ...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/10/19: Improv Helping Social Justice, Ordinary People Change The World & The “Volfefe” Index
September 10, 2019 18:08Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Apple’s product announcements impacting Wall Street to the latest additions of the Ordinary People Change The World children’s book series. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC & Co-founder of Najarian Family Office, focused on the news surrounding Defense Secretary John Bolton and the Apple product announcement impacting Wall Street. Segment 2: (At 8:10) Kelly Leonard, Host of Getting ...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/9/19: Uber’s Roots in Chicago, Latest Google Lawsuit & U.S. News University Rankings
September 09, 2019 18:12Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Uber helping to to grow Chicago’s business scene to where local universities stand in this year’s US News Rankings list. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor at Chicago Inno, and Katherine Davis, Associate Editor at Chicago Inno, shared the details of Uber set to hire 2,000 jobs to their Uber Freight division over the next three years along with a handful of other tehc/business headlines […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/7/19: WeWork Struggles Before Its IPO, Judge Hands Bud Light a Loss, & the Future of Robotics in the Workforce
September 07, 2019 19:08Amy Guth, host of the Crain’s Daily Gist podcast, talks to reporters from around the country about business headlines of the week. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell joins Amy to break down WeWork’s upcoming IPO, why some investors are concerned, and their other recent struggles. Segment 2: (At 12:29) Amy and producer Griffin discuss two stories from the past week that involve potentially false advertising: pressure on the FTC to tighten the restrictions around...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/6/19: Walgreens Standing Strong on Guns, Urbanspace Challenge & IL Soybean Farmers
September 06, 2019 18:05Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Walgreens asking customers to keep their guns out of their stores to the marketing effectiveness of an iconic Midwestern staple in the restaurant industry. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Andrea Hanis, Markets Editor at Chicago Tribune, touched on a number of business headlines including Kellogg joining the alternative meat battle, Walgreens taking a stand on the openness of carrying guns in stores and others. Seg...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/4/19: Social Security Patience, Craft Beer Yeast & The Slow Approach by McDonald’s
September 04, 2019 18:05Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from reiterating the importance of patience when approaching social security age, to the commercial yeast market that is rising in our own city… Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Publisher of The Savage Truth, analyzed the possibility of negative interest rates coming to the United States and her latest column about social security. Segment 2: (At 12:01) Shamus Toomey, Editor-in-Chief at Block Club Chicago, ...
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/3/19: Sports Distruptors, Cooper’s Hawk Winery/Restaurants & Crain’s Forum
September 03, 2019 18:08Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from helmet technology that is trying to keep youth sports safe to the future of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restuarants. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jon Najarian, Contributor at CNBC, looked at the factors driving Wall Street today with news developing from Walmart adjusting their sales strategy with their gun offerings. Segment 2: (At 10:14) Kendall Baker, Sports Editor at Axios, tuned into the disruption the youth spo...
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/31/19: Greg Hinz, Caleb Crain, Steve Daniels
August 31, 2019 19:02Amy Guth is joined by columnist Greg Hinz at Crain’s Chicago Business, Caleb Crain, essayist and author of the new novel “Overthrow,” and senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, Steve Daniel. Plus, Amy discusses the recent hacking of Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account.
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/30/2019: The Chicago Riverwalk, Andrew Luck’s retirement, and housing built around aircraft runways
August 30, 2019 18:21Steve Bertrand talked with Andrea Hanis about takeaways from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Address and the growth of the Chicago Riverwalk; Tom Gimbel joined Steve to discuss Andrew Luck’s retirement and what happens when “the big gun” in your company leaves; and Dennis Rodkin explained the history behind a home in Glencoe that sold for nearly $10 million and the growing fad of building homes around small aircraft runways.
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/28/19: Small Business Health Insurance, Foxtrot Market & Arlington Racecourse At Risk
August 28, 2019 18:07Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from finding the right health insurance plans for small businesses to the controlling business growth at the right pace. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Terry Savage, Publisher of “The Savage Truth“, attempted to sort through the “illogical” reason behind Wall Street today while also sharing her latest column on the most important thing small businesses should know when it comes to health insurance. Segment 2: (At 12:21...
Wintrust Community Leader: Schaumburg Park District’s Tony LaFrenere
August 27, 2019 19:00Tony LaFrenere (Executive Director of the Schaumburg Park District) has been a contributor to the Schaumburg community for most of his life and that’s one of the factors that makes him uniquely qualified to over see the park district. Tony joined Steve Bertrand to talk about the constant shifting of the park district’s schedule and how Wintrust is such a valuable partner in the business that is conducted.
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/27/19: #TeamNoraForever, Suburban Chicago Roots & The Marijuana Industry Booms
August 27, 2019 19:00Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from learning life lessons, to Illinois being one step closer to legalization in 2020. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Steve Alexander, WGN Business, checked in with Steve to discuss that major market movers on the day along with the contemplative question that Steve Bertrand is wrestling with. Segment 2: (At 7:00) Kelly Leonard, Host of Getting To Yes And…,searched for the some of life’s hardest answers after the passi...
Kelly Leonard Will Never Stop Learning From Life With #TeamNoraForever
August 27, 2019 18:41For a while now, Steve Bertrand and Kelly Leonard have discussed the intersection of business and comedy on The Wintrust Business Lunch by recapping recent episodes of Kelly’s podcast, Getting To Yes And….They regularly chat about the life experiences of business leaders and puck valuable lessons from their message to help listeners apply to their own lives. Kelly was recently faced with his own life changing experience after the passing of his daughter, Nora, to cancer. Despite the incredib...
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/26/19: Lab Grown Chicken at KFC, Burned Out Millennials & #MeToo In Springfield
August 26, 2019 18:04Steve Bertrand, hosts the afternoon business program discussing a range of subjects from Beyond Meat creating a chicken alternative for KFC to young professionals getting burned out at their jobs due to stress. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Jim Dallke, Sr. Editor at Chicago Inno, and Katherine Davis, Reporter at Chicago Inno, looked at all the angles of KFC introducing the latest lab grown meat product and the online market place that will help cut down on the product ads consumers […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/24/19: Managing employee engagement, top CEOs pledge to change their priorities, & Apple clashes with app developers
August 24, 2019 20:15Amy Guth is back to discuss business news of the week with reporters from across the country. Segment 1: (At 0:00) Alina Dizik, Wall Street Journal contributor, breaks down recent research that shows employees being engaged in their jobs is good, but only up to a certain point. Segment 2: (At 7:27) Amy and producer Griffin discuss the mission statement of the Business Roundtable, which suggested that their companies would prioritize stakeholders over shareholders in the future. Segment 3: (A...