Wintrust Business Lunch
1,702 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 12/18/23: Market rally, high housing costs, e-commerce
December 18, 2023 20:49Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the the market continuing to rally, what the Fed’s Austen Goolsbee said about the market performance, the economic impact of cutting interest rates, why it’s looking like a soft landing, the high cost of housing in the U.S., and when you need […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/15/23: Market winning streak, TechRise, Chicago Slice
December 15, 2023 21:11Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about why markets nearing all-time highs, when we might expect an interest rate cut next year, the Fed’s goal of getting inflation down to 2%, why he believes it might not be a great time to buy, the state of the housing and […]
Wintrust Business Minute: A new tenant is coming to the Macy’s building on State Street
December 14, 2023 23:08Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Macy’s building on State Street has landed a new tenant for the offices above the store. The building’s located at State and Washington. Crain’s reports Argo Group, a specialty insurance company, has signed a lease for about 20,000 square feet […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/14/23: Stocks continue to rise, Tesla recall, Village of Lemont
December 14, 2023 20:57Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about this year’s ‘Santa Claus rally,’ the positive economic data recently released, what the Fed might do in 2024 with interest rates, and how that might impact the economy moving forward. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Kroger’s remote employees will have to work in-office starting in February
December 13, 2023 23:07Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The parent company of Mariano’s, Kroger, says thousands of employees working remotely will have to be in the office for most of the workweek starting in February. Kroger is the largest supermarket operator in the U.S. and runs Mariano’s locally. The […]
The Matrix Club in Naperville is a platform for global culture, art and corporate events
December 13, 2023 22:58Madan Kulkarni, Owner, The Matrix Club, joins John Williams on the Wintrust Business Lunch to talk about their club in Naperville, what’s inside the Matrix Club, what inspired him to open this space, why he considers it a global meeting space, why the venue is so unique and a perfect place to experience other cultures, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/13/23 – Terry Savage: Dare we utter the words ‘soft landing’
December 13, 2023 22:46Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market doing well, what she expects from the Fed today, the likelihood of a soft landing, the role politics might play in the economy in 2024, and what you need to know about student loans.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/12/23: Insurance premiums rising, workplace AI policies, housing market cools
December 12, 2023 21:12Segment 1: Travis Hodges, Managing Director at VIU by HUB, joins John to talk about what you need to know about homeowners insurance, why homeowners insurance in Illinois is rising, the Insurance Protection Gap and how you can fill it, and to offer tips on choosing the right insurance policy. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Michael Rhodes named new president and CEO of Discover Financial Services
December 12, 2023 18:29Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Service has named Michael Rhodes its new president and CEO. He’ll take over sometime before March 6 and will replace Roger Hochschild who stepped down last August. Hochschild resigned following the disclosure of regulatory issues relating to the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/11/23: Markets still rising, startup shutdowns, Silent Donor
December 11, 2023 20:46Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about equity markets rising, why he believes inflation will continue to come down, his thoughts on last Friday’s labor report, the likelihood that a recession is coming, and what he expects from the Fed announcement this week. Segment 2: Jim […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/8/23: Jobs numbers, holiday spending, Tesla Cybertruck
December 08, 2023 20:43Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the November jobs report, why we need to restrain our holiday spending expectations, and what the jobs numbers could mean for inflation and a possible recession. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Monosol to move into Fulton Market District innovation center
December 08, 2023 18:08Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The company whose technology made Tide Pods and other single-dose detergent products possible is moving into an innovation center in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. Monosol has signed a lease for about 35,000 square feet at the 1375 W. Fulton location. Crain’s […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/7/23: Inflation outlook, recession concern, high-speed rail
December 07, 2023 21:01Segment 1: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Google taking its next leap in artificial intelligence with the launch of project Gemini, New Mexico suing Meta claiming that Facebook and Instagram fail to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material, and The Biden administration saying it […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Startup battery manufacturing facility comes to West Loop
December 07, 2023 19:17Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Battery startup NanoGraf has cut the ribbon on its new manufacturing facility in Chicago’s West Loop. The company is developing materials for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. The facility is the first large-volume silicon oxide facility in North America and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/6/23 – Terry Savage: We’ve stopped the advance of inflation
December 06, 2023 22:19Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market numbers nearing all-time highs, the job the Fed is doing to curb inflation, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticizing cryptocurrency. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation, talks to John about the amount of […]
Wintrust Business Minute: NorthShore-Edward Elmhurst Health is renaming to Endeavor Health
December 05, 2023 23:19Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health is renaming itself Endeavor Health. The move comes two years after their merger was finalized. The CEO says the new name reflects the aspirational nature of the newly formed entity. NorthShore University Health System based in Evanston and Edward-Elmhurst […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/5/23: Best hiring practices, Chicago paid leave ordinance, Camp One Step
December 05, 2023 21:01Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why why he never sacrifices three things when hiring: work ethic, attitude and sense of humor. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, talks to John about a letter they sent to the Chicago City Council that urges the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/4/23: Retirement savings survey, gold prices hitting record high, Midtown Athletic Club
December 04, 2023 20:38Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new survey that shows that more than half of Americans have not started saving for retirement, gold prices hitting a record high, Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John about a high-tech ping pong startup coming to Chicago, a Google-backed […]
Wintrust Business Lunch: November stock boom, James Hardie, and a new contender at the liquor store with Tequila 1349
December 01, 2023 20:44Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John Williams to look at the stock market and express why he is excited about it and why everyone with a 401k should be even more jolly going into the holiday. Segment 2: Aaron Erter, CEO of James Hardie joins to spread the word […]
Craig Bolanos: Going into the holidays with a sigh of relief for your 401k
December 01, 2023 19:17Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to express his enthusiasm in the pleasant performance of the stock market for November, leading to a slow in rising inflation and interest rates, putting everyone at ease more than the usual holiday uptick. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your […]
Wintrust Business Minute: New Salesforce building to hold grand opening next week
December 01, 2023 19:01Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Salesforce will hold a grand opening for its new downtown Chicago office building next week. The company’s 60-story building is located at 333 W. Wolf Point Plaza. It includes 1.2 million square feet. The San Francisco-based software company will occupy floors […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/30/23: Market rally, CNET tech talk, RMHC and Vigneto del Bino Vineyard
December 01, 2023 04:07Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the current market rally, end of year strategies, and new rules IRS for 2024. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Editor at CNET, talks about the specifics regarding old Google account deletions starting […]
Ronald McDonald Charities helps kids and families, you can too
December 01, 2023 02:40Ruth-Ann Renaud, Chief Marketing Officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and NW Indiana, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible mission to take care of sick children and their families. They do so by providing care, housing, and financial alleviation to keep those families together during their children’s recovery. To donate, go […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Abbvie to acquire ImmunoGen for nearly $10 billion
November 30, 2023 21:34Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. North Chicago-based Abbvie has agreed to acquire drug developer ImmunoGen for nearly $10 billion. The deal will bring a new ovarian cancer treatment into the Abbie family of products. It’s a drug that could eventually reap billions of dollars in annual […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/29/23 – Terry Savage: We are in an economic sweet spot right now
November 29, 2023 22:43Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about current mortgage rates, some more Social Security horror stories, and to answer all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s to launch a new adult Happy Meal
November 29, 2023 19:25Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is launching a new adult Happy meal. This one will feature DJ and streetwear style creator Kerwin Frost and will include an updated version of McNugget Buddies. Ad Age says the Kerwin Frost Box will include either a 10-piece chicken […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/28/23: Santa Claus rally, performance reviews, Discover Strength
November 28, 2023 20:46Segment 1: Luke Carlson, CEO, Discover Strength, joins John to talk about their strength training business that will be coming to Chicago in 2024. Luke explains the science behind their training model, the benefits of this type of strength training, and where the new facility will be located in the city. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: First Busey Bank to expand in Chicago suburbs
November 28, 2023 18:25Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Champaign-based First Busey bank is expanding its presence in the Chicago suburbs. First Busey is buying Merchants & Manufacturers Bank, with five locations in Joliet, Channahon and Oakbrook Terrace. Crain’s reports the purchase will increase First Busey’s deposit share in DuPage […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot to combine in all-stock merger
November 27, 2023 22:17Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Two Chicago grocers are merging. Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot will combine after agreeing to an all-stock merger. Crain’s reports the brands will fall under a new entity called Outfox Hospitality with the Foxtrot CEO taking control of the combined […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/27/23: Cyber Monday spending, startup holiday gift guide, The Foundation of Little Village
November 27, 2023 20:57Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what states are building the most new homes in the U.S., and how much money was spent during Black Friday and through the holiday weekend. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John all about the American Inno 2023 holiday gift guide. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/22/23 – Terry Savage: The dangers of credit card debt
November 22, 2023 20:25Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the nice little stock market run, the dangers of credit card debt, and to answer all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Deere & Co. forecasts smaller-than-expected profit next year
November 22, 2023 17:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Deere & Co. has forecast a smaller-than-expected profit next year and that’s sending its shares lower. Deere expects demand for equipment will slow next year, as farmers, dealing with declining crop prices, grow more reluctant to buy new tractors for planting […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/21/23: Relentless spending, consumer debt, Abt Electronics
November 21, 2023 22:15Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about talk about what questions interviewers can ask candidates during the interview process to determine if they are a culture fit. Segment 2: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about the November market rally, his concern about consumer spending for the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Metro Chicago homes see year-over-year price increase
November 21, 2023 18:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The latest home price data for Chicago is out. Prices came in flat during October in Chicago but the greater metro area saw an increase. The nine-county metro area median price went up 5.8% to $317,500 compared to a year ago. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/20/23: OpenAI turmoil, inherited wealth, Small Business Saturday
November 20, 2023 20:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the turmoil surrounding Microsoft and OpenAI, a new report that shows 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and how the amount of money people have inherited could explain why the economy is strong. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/17/23: Market gains, inflation data, season of deals
November 17, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the positive market news this week, if he thinks that the inflation data released this week will lead to a pause on interest rate hikes, how the housing market is doing right now, and what lower interest rates will mean […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/16/23: Retail vacancies, homeowner survey, digital civil rights
November 16, 2023 20:55Segment 1: Adam Rogers, Senior Tech Correspondent, Business Insider, talks to John about the hidden culprit driving America’s apocalypse of boarded-up storefronts. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including The FCC enacting new rules intended to eliminate discrimination in access to internet services, and YouTube rolling out new rules […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago is home to the country’s best independent coffee shop
November 16, 2023 18:24Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The best independent coffee shop in the country is right here in Chicago. That’s according to the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards. Big Shoulders Cafe took top honors. The award says Big Shoulders is a “must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/15/23 – Terry Savage: Spike in inflation doesn’t look likely
November 15, 2023 23:02Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about October’s producer price index falling, the likelihood that interest rate hikes are over, the market rallying because of inflation data, job losses starting to tick up, small business optimism dropping, and the importance of getting out of credit card debt. Terry also answers all […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/14/23: Paid leave ordinance, AI patent activity, Dream Town Realty
November 14, 2023 20:51Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what professionals and leaders should be doing to get prepared for 2024. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about recent Chicago legislation that will require businesses to provide 10 days paid leave and the current trend of reshaping the narrative […]
Wintrust Business Minute: The mall at Block 37 is up for sale again
November 14, 2023 19:34Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The shopping mall at Block 37 in Chicago is up for sale again. CIM Group has hired Jones Lang LaSalle to sell the property at 108 N. State, according to Crain’s. The five-story space has a mix of tenants but selling […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/13/23: Market recovery, 401(k) benefits, SECURE Act 2.0
November 13, 2023 22:21Segment 1: Bill Robbins, CFP, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor in Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the market has been doing this week, the optimism that inflation could come down to the Fed’s target rate of 2%, the benefits of having a 401(k), and what you should know about SECURE […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Howard Brown Health workers to walk out this week
November 13, 2023 21:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Howard Brown Health workers in Chicago will walk out of multiple clinics and strike Tuesday and Wednesday as they fight for a new contract. 96% of workers voted in favor of the strike. They say their union was forced to strike […]
Celebrate the holidays at the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival!
November 13, 2023 21:39Tim Crane, President/CEO, Wintrust and Kimberly Bares, President/CEO, The Magnificent Mile Association, join Jon Hansen to talk about the upcoming Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival!
Craig Bolanos: The soft landing is still probable
November 10, 2023 21:44Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to talk about investors settling down, if he believes there are more interest rate hikes in the future, consumers still spending money, his forecast for holiday spending, the latest consumer sentiment survey showing inflation expectation increasing, and the big takeaways from earnings season. Call Craig now […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/10/23: Inflation expectation, building Chicago biotech, Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
November 10, 2023 20:45Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to talk about investors settling down, if he believes there are more interest rate hikes in the future, consumers still spending money, his forecast for holiday spending, the latest consumer sentiment survey showing inflation expectation increasing, and the big takeaways from earnings season. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Radio Flyer opens first storefront at Woodfield Mall
November 10, 2023 18:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s 106-year-old Radio Flyer, the maker of the original Little Red Wagon, opens its first storefront today at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. It’ll feature several of the company’s popular items, including stroller wagons, tricycles, scooters, go-karts and bikes. Customers will be […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/9/23: Retire intentionally, online hate speech, Pilsen Gourmet
November 09, 2023 21:03Segment 1: Zac Larson, Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor, IntentGen Financial Partners, joins John to tell us what it means and how you can retire intentionally. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Facebook and Instagram requiring political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/8/23: Social Security horror stories, upcoming credit crunch, risk-free innovation
November 08, 2023 23:24Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about her appearance on 60 Minutes talking about Social Security horror stories. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Tom Kuczmarski, president and founder of the global consulting firm Kuczmarski Innovation and author of “Risk-Free Innovation: 10 Ways to Manage Uncertainty,” […]
Wintrust Business Minute: West Loop restaurant becomes newest 3-star Michelin winner
November 08, 2023 22:46Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new three star Michelin restaurant in Chicago. Smyth, in the West Loop, was awarded the third star at a ceremony in New York City. It joins Alinea as one of two local eateries boasting three stars. It earned its […]