Wintrust Business Lunch
1,727 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 9/8/23: Shallow recession, Bronzeville Winery, Levy Restaurants
September 08, 2023 19:46Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the chances we see a recession, the Fed’s battle to bring down inflation, how the markets have been performing since June, what is going on with the housing market, and Segment 2: Cecilia Cuff, Co-owner, Bronzeville Winery, talks to John about […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell 413 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers
September 08, 2023 17:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Kroger and Albertsons have agreed to sell 413 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers as the companies try to win antitrust approval for their $24.6 billion merger. C&S will pay $1.9 billion in cash for the stores, which are mostly located in […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Kroger and Albertsons talk with third-party company for merger approval
September 07, 2023 22:30Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Grocery store chains Kroger and Albertsons are in talks with a third-party company to buy some stores, in a move aimed at winning regulatory approval for their merger. Bloomberg reports some stores could be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers. The companies […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/7/23: Bullish on the market, new iPhones are coming, and gender pay gap
September 07, 2023 19:50Segment 1: Justin Reppy, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, talks to John about the likelihood we see a recession in the next year, the Fed’s goal to get inflation down to 2%, and how we should be preparing our portfolio for an uncertain economy. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about what we know about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/6/23 – Terry Savage: The markets are worried about interest rates
September 06, 2023 21:26Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about Chicago’s proposed real estate transfer tax, the latest on student loans, and the Fed’s ongoing effort to curb inflation. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Oak Brook-based TreeHouse sells for $63 million
September 06, 2023 19:14Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute TreeHouse Foods is selling its snack bars business for $63 million. The Oak Brook-based company is selling to John B. Sanfilippo & Son in Elgin. The company makes, packages and distributes nuts, cheese and snack bars, including brands like Orchard Valley […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/5/23: Managing up, rolling back office perks, and Printers Row Lit Fest
September 05, 2023 19:56Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to discuss how you can succeed at work by managing up. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about companies beginning to roll back office perks and how both employers and employees can make the changes keep everyone happy. Segment 3: Jim Dallke, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Whole Foods to add Dairy-Free Original Cream Cheese from Nature’s Fynd
September 05, 2023 19:54Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago maker of meat and dairy alternatives has added another product to store shelves. Nature’s Fynd says Dairy-Free Original Cream Cheese is being added at select Whole Foods Markets nationwide. The company says the rollout will happen from the Pacific […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/1/23: Four-day work weeks, United Auto Workers, and the new Chicago Brew Pass
September 01, 2023 19:41Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to tell us about the current bank interest rates. He then discusses a recent survey which found that 89% of the American workforce prefers a four-day work week. Segment 2: Dale Buss, Contributing Editor of Chief Executive Magazine and Founder/Executive Director of The Flyover […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Walgreens CEO steps down
September 01, 2023 17:19Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The CEO of Walgreens is stepping down by mutual agreement with the company’s board of directors. Roz Brewer’s departure comes after about two years at the helm of pharmacy chain. She accomplished two firsts at Walgreens, become the company’s first black […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/31/23: AI stock market, quantum computing, and the Alpine Food Shop in Elmwood Park
August 31, 2023 20:13Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about how you should be managing the current money market, and the difference between short term and long term investments. Steven also discusses the tech sector, and what the current AI stock market looks like. Segment 2: Robin Ficke, Senior Vive President […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Data shows big jump in job cuts across Chicago area
August 31, 2023 17:46Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. New data shows a big jump in job cuts across the country and in the Chicago area. Challenger, Gray and Christmas says nearly 75,000 jobs were eliminated in August, 267% higher than the same time last year. In Illinois, there were […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/30/23: Warning signs that we might be heading towards a recession
August 30, 2023 20:28Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about some of the warning signs that we have been seeing which may indicate an upcoming recession. In addition, she answers questions from WGN Radio Listeners.
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/30/23: Terry Savage – Warning signs that we might be heading towards a recession
August 30, 2023 20:28Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about some of the warning signs that we have been seeing which may indicate an upcoming recession. In addition, she answers questions from WGN Radio Listeners.
Wintrust Business Minute: Mondelez International may add Hostess Brands
August 30, 2023 17:47Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Snack behemoth Mondelez International may add Hostess Brands to its family of goodies. Hostess is reportedly considering a sale and Mondelez is among the potential buyers. General Mills, PepsiCo and Hershey have also shown interest. Should Mondelez make the acquisition, it […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago posts highest gains among Top 20 cities for home prices again
August 29, 2023 21:18Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. For the second month in a row, Chicago has posted the highest gains among the top 20 cities for home prices. Cleveland and New York are also at the top for price gains, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 08/29/23: Job insecurity, adventure park, medical video game
August 29, 2023 19:32Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, discusses teacher unions and job insecurity with John in the wake of a viral Matt Damon clip. Segment 2: Brad Donati, Director of Marketing at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, talks to John about the top adventure destination’s activities and events through August and the rest of the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Rite Aid stock slides amid bankruptcy reports
August 28, 2023 21:52Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Rite Aid stock is sliding again amid reports the company is about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Rite Aid has been facing mounting costs related to opioid trials. The company could eventually close hundreds of stores. It’s unclear how Rite […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/28/23: Inflation fight, warehouse robot, Pickleball Chicago Open
August 28, 2023 21:40Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of keeping emotions out of your investments, what we can expect from inflation data later in the week, Chairman Powell’s continued commitment to fight inflation, if we are going to see a soft landing when it comes to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/25/23: Market pullback, shallow recession, Chicago suing Kia and Hyundai
August 25, 2023 19:57Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about why he’s not concerned about a market pullback, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, if there is concern over the housing market, the looming government debt crisis, and the likelihood of a shallow and brief recession. Segment 2: Tom […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/24/23: Investing survey, Facebook settlement, real estate transfer tax
August 24, 2023 20:16Segment 1: Christiana Trapani, Owner, Door County Candle Company, tells John about a new candle that you can buy to support people that have been impacted by the wildfires in Maui. And you can still buy the Ukraine candle their that will support Ukraine’s effort in the war against Russia. Order that candle here. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/23/23 – Terry Savage: We are going to have a recession
August 23, 2023 21:21Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why she believes we are going to have a recession and what that means for your investments. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: CVS to lay off hundreds of corporate Illinois workers
August 23, 2023 17:54Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. CVS is laying off hundreds of corporate workers in Illinois. 300 of them to be exact. It’s part of a larger layoff by the pharmacy chain. 5,000 cuts are happening nationwide. The workers who’re losing their jobs are non-customer-facing employees. The […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/22/23: Inflation Reduction Act, Tutoring Chicago, work feedback
August 22, 2023 20:13Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how nice you should be at work, and why you shouldn’t be afraid of honest feedback. Segment 2: Sandy Marek, Executive Director, Tutoring Chicago, tells John about their mission to provide volunteer tutoring for Chicago kids and why there is a desperate […]
Wintrust Business Minute: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to leave Illinois Center
August 22, 2023 19:46Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Illinois Center office complex is losing one of its largest tenants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will move out of the building when its lease is up in November. The agency’s moving its workers into […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago innovation hub 1871 announces new program
August 21, 2023 22:22Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s innovation hub 1871 is looking for the next big product or service in insurance technology. The accelerator has announced its new program called InsurTech Innovation Lab with an October launch date. The space is expected to bring together major players […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/21/23: Economy’s soft landing, Meta return-to-office plan, Songfinch
August 21, 2023 20:00Segment 1: Michael Miller, Professor Emeritus, DePaul University, joins John to talk about the Fed’s ongoing effort to curb inflation, the likelihood the Fed raises rates again in September, who benefits most from changing interest rates, and why a new high in entrepreneur applications is good news for the economy. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/18/23: Market retreat, back-to-school tech, teacher shortage
August 18, 2023 19:41Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market retreat this week, why he isn’t concerned over the recent volatility, the resilient economy, what the Fed plans to do with interest rates in an effort to bring down inflation more, the strong retail sales, his concern over credit […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Some of Chicago’s biggest hotels strike deal with unions
August 18, 2023 17:26Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Some of the biggest hotels in Chicago have struck a deal with their unions to avert a potential strike. Members of Unite Here Local 1 have ratified a new three-year contract just two weeks before their previous labor agreement was set […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/17/23: Savings accounts, X throttling traffic, Radio Flyer opening retail store
August 17, 2023 19:42Segment 1: Jennifer Streaks, Senior Personal Finance Reporter, Business Insider, joins John to talk about why you may be losing money if you haven’t checked your savings account recently, and what you can do to tackle your student loan debt. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Elon Musk’s […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago startup ranks highest among local companies on Inc. 5000 list
August 17, 2023 17:31Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Inc. 5000 is out and a Chicago startup ranks the highest among local companies on the list. The list ranks the fastest-growing private companies in America. Songfinch is ranked number 11 on the list. The company connects its users with […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/16/23 – Terry Savage: How student loan repayment will impact the economy
August 16, 2023 21:33Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about how student loan repayments will impact the economy, the mixed consumer news, and some resources you should know about if you are uninsured. And, as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/15/23: Job-hunting tips, 900 North Michigan Shops, Air and Water show cruises
August 15, 2023 19:52Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the lessons he’s learned from running the LaSalle Network for 25 years. How has his business evolved since the early days? Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to explain why an unusual raft of ‘rejections’ is confronting small and mid-sized […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Discover Financial Services is looking for a new CEO
August 15, 2023 18:16Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services is looking for a new CEO. Current boss Roger Hochschild is stepping down effective immediately. He and the board concluded a change in leadership was needed. Discover has been struggling with regulatory compliance issues. Hochschild has been […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/14/23: Financial literacy, mortgage equity rising, and Chicago tops Midwest startups
August 14, 2023 19:49Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new study that found that almost a third of Americans lack sufficient skills to make sound financial decisions, mortgage holder equity jumping, and Illinois ranking as the 13th best state to live according to a new survey from Wallet Hub. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Carlos Abrams-Rivera to take over as Kraft Heinz CEO
August 14, 2023 16:46Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Kraft Heinz is getting a new CEO. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take over effective immediately. He’ll also stay in his current role as North American Zone President. He’s currently responsible for the company’s U.S. and Canadian operations. Abrams-Rivera joined the Chicago-based company […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/11/23: Wage growth, back-to-school financing, Dell Rhea’s Chicken basket
August 11, 2023 19:56Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about stock value, why markets are pulling back a bit in August, what advice he has for your portfolio, wages growing faster than inflation, how inflation is impacting the consumer, the markets being able to withstand a rise in interest rates, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago is the #1 startup ecosystem in the Midwest
August 11, 2023 19:05Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute Chicago is the number one startup ecosystem in the Midwest. That’s according to Chicago venture capital firm M25 in its annual list of the top startup cities. Even though the past year has been difficult nationally for startups, because of layoffs […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago-based Vivid Seats to acquire Japan’s Wavedash
August 10, 2023 20:41Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based ticketing company Vivid Seats will acquire Japan’s Wavedash in a $61 million all cash deal. The purchase will give Vivid Seats a bigger international presence. The company’s CEO says Vivid Seats wants to be an international player moving forward. Wavedash […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/10/23: Inflation data, back-to-school trends, office market report
August 10, 2023 20:04Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about today’s inflation data, the health of the residential real estate market, Disney’s market performance, and where is a good place to be putting our money right now. Segment 2: Christina Basilio, Google Technology Expert, joins John to talk about some of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/9/23 – Terry Savage: Markets waiting for inflation report
August 09, 2023 21:14Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why the markets are holding their breath waiting for the CPI data, and what we should know about FedNow payment options. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: WeWork’s future could impact Chicago’s commercial real estate market
August 09, 2023 19:13Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Co-working company WeWork says it has substantial doubt about its ability to keep operating. And that news could have a serious impact on Chicago’s commercial real estate market. The company has eight active downtown Chicago locations and a large space in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/8/23: Dow dips, beat procrastination, Carl Sandburg house sells
August 08, 2023 20:01Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what you can do to beat procrastination. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John why 2023 is becoming a year where the message from federal enforcers is: Coming Clean Fast May Be the Best Defense. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: O’Hare is down to 4th busiest airport in the U.S.
August 08, 2023 18:32Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. O’Hare Airport used to be the busiest airport in the world. Now it’s down to 4th busiest in the U.S., according to the latest ranking by Airports Council International. Last year, O’Hare’s total passenger count trailed Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/7/23: Child care cost, Chicago food startups, Keshet
August 07, 2023 20:14Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new study that shows a majority of parents spend 20% or more of household income on child care, The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increasing slightly in July, why Fitch downgraded the US, and researchers developing and AI technique that […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago startup Egglife Foods reaches deal with Whole Foods
August 07, 2023 17:17Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new national distribution deal for a Chicago startup that makes wraps using mostly eggs instead of flour. Egglife Foods has reached an agreement with Whole Foods Market to expand its availability in stores. The company launched in 2019 and […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines buys land near Denver International Airport
August 04, 2023 20:17Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airlines is buying up land near Denver International Airport. It’s about 113-acres, with a sale price of $33 million, according to a published report. Denver is one of United’s hubs and the Chicago-based carrier operates a flight training center there. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/4/23: New Jobs report, Upcoming Senior Expo, and a healthy and productive place to work
August 04, 2023 19:56Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, joins John Williams to talk about the new jobs report that came out earlier today and what to look for in the near future. Segment 2: Gail Niksic, Vice President, Elderwerks, joins John to talk about the upcoming 9th Annual Senior Expo […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Grubhub partners with west side startups incubator
August 03, 2023 21:54Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Grubhub has announced a $300,000 partnership with a west side incubator that helps restaurant and food service startups. As part of the deal, Grubhub will also sponsor a pitch competition with The Hatchery Chicago and the winner will get free access […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/3/23: Market strength, best and worst states to retire in, Big Shoulders Coffee
August 03, 2023 19:55Segment 1: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about how the market has been strong this year, why he’s concerned about the debt people are carrying, and what sectors of the market that will prove to be resilient. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including […]