Wintrust Business Lunch

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how much money some Americans are willing to spend on credit cards, the current mortgage rates, and how that’s impacting the economy. Segment 2: John Schaefer, COO of Brightfarms, joins John to talk about Brightfarms operations, the new Yorkville location, the 100+ […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report on Chicago’s largest privately held companies shows their revenues grew 8% in 2023 compared to the year before. The list, compiled by Crain’s Chicago Business, lists more than 340 companies with revenue of at least $90 million. Collectively, […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about inflation data stalling out, what stubborn inflation means for the economy, what good investors should know right now, when the Fed might cut interest rates, and why he believes this is a buying opportunity to compound wealth. Segment 2: Alan Markovich, […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report says artificial intelligence could result in a 900% increase in power demand by Chicago area data centers. 25 data center projects, currently undergoing engineering studies, would consume 5 gigawatts of power. That would equal the output of five […]

Segment 1: Jon Cordell, Director of Development Management and Operations, Central Region at Lendlease, tells John about the challenge of searching for a new home hom when interest rates are high and the creative financing solutions available for local buyers. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, runner and Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about The Biden administration reaching […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the performance of Trump’s Truth Social stock, her two recent columns on credit card warnings, and some recent news about social security clawbacks. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. In the wake of its bankruptcy filing, Oberweis Dairy has warned employees about coming layoffs. A filing with the State of Illinois says 127 workers will be cut at the company’s plant in North Aurora. Oberweis filed for bankruptcy last week. […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Wintrust Financial is expanding into western Michigan with the purchase of Macatawa Bank for $510 million. The bank is headquartered in Holland and operates 26 branches in three southwest Michigan counties. Macatawa has approximiately $2.7 billion in assets, $2.4 billion in […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how employers and employees can handle workplace stress, and to share his thoughts on the new workplace trend, “resenteeism.” Segment 2: Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, Founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how Americans over 75 are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce, how much older workers typically earn, what you should know about tax day, and the latest news on current mortgage rates and how that’s impacting the economy. Segment 2: Elan […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The future of Oberweis Dairy is uncertain following a bankruptcy filing. The North Aurora company filed for bankruptcy protection last Friday and listed more than $4 million in debts. The company owes money to a trucking company, a food products wholesaler […]

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the markets sliding this week, data this week showing inflation not coming down, how inflation is impacting consumers, when we are likely to see the Fed cut rates based on the newest data, why he believes some of the jobs data is […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Online brokerage company Tastytrade is expanding its headquarters in Chicago. The company’s new office space in Fulton Market covers 35,000-square-feet and will include a broadcast studio for production of financial market content. The company’s Tastylive broadcasts, including more than 100 original […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Uber users will soon be able to hail a cab. Starting April 11th, 2024, Chicago users will begin seeing the taxi option in their app. A similar program launched two years ago in New York and pilot programs were also running […]

Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Analyst, Bankrate, talks to John about a new report that shows young people surprisingly feel the most optimistic about their money despite their finances sometimes telling a different story. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about a bill passed by the Pennsylvania state House where consumers would need to be notified when […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the hot inflation report, if the Fed will have to raise interest rates to deal with sticky inflation, how the market is reacting to the inflation data, and everything you should know about reverse mortgages. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Radio Flyer is about to reveal its new electric bike. The bike is called Flyer Via and the company says it’ll “combine performance and style, while delivering warm memories for the whole family.” The unveiling is set for Thursday at […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The tech job market in Chicago is expected to see a rebound in 2024 after layoffs and a venture capital funding slowdown last year. CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the information tech industry and workforce, says the Chicago area could see […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about why the market has no confidence in the Fed, what he’s telling his clients about their portfolios, the economy still being strong, how many rate cuts he expects the Fed to make this year, and why he’s concerned that many investors […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new Redfin survey that shows 3/4 of Baby Boomers plan to stay in their homes and to break down SoFi’s Future of Work report. Ilyce also gives us an update on President Biden’s plan to eliminate some student loan debt. Segment […]