The Opening Bell

Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) covers the employment Friday report, the strong economic data and the stock market that just won’t quit. He tells The Opening Bell “If you did not make money last year there is something wrong.” Brian Sumers (Business Arline Reporter at Skift) talks about 2017 being the safest year for air travel & trends that we will see in 2018. He expects that planes on time performance will get better and more fees especially […]

Associated Bank Thought Leader Doug Myers covers reform & regulations with the new tax bill as we start 2018.  As well as how banks are spending millions of dollars in security measures. Economics correspondent at Washington Post Heather Long, wraps up 2017 and outlook’s 2018   A handful of companies are offering $1,000.00 bonuses to employees after the tax cut. She talks about how this will play out with pay raises.    

Associated Bank Thought Leader Doug Myers covers reform & regulations with the new tax bill as we start 2018.  As well as how banks are spending millions of dollars in security measures.  

David Aronson- CEO of Peanut Butter. They help employers offer Student Loan Assistance as a benefit. It’s the best way to attract college-educated talent and we make it easy! With this program, employers can contribute toward the repayment of employee student loans and equip their team members with the resources they need to manage student debt. Cardiac Surgeon at Northwestern University Dr. Chris Malaisrie   talks about using an elephant trunk graft in surgery.                                                                              The operation is used to treat disease […]

Greg Warsek, Sr. Regional Manager for the Chicago Market for Commercial Real Estate at Associated Bank. He coves the changes in the market and what is on the radar for 2018. Dealing With Identity Theft- Heather Wagenhals, a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. With the abundance of computer hacks happening every day, it’s not something you can afford to not think about. She uses her experience to explain how stealing information has gotten easier and what you need to do […]

Illinois slashes filing costs for small businesses aimed to encourage more business to form in the state rather than going to other places to escape from high fees. Executive board member for the Small Business Advocacy Council, Dwayne Hirsh talks about the lower fees and all of the resources the SBAC offers. Tax Accountant Peran Wetzel talks about the impact the new tax reform will have in your daily life, from the change in your paycheck to the value of your […]

Founded in 2011, SpotHero makes mobile technology that lets drivers reserve discounted parking spots ahead of time. CEO & Co-Founder Mark Lawrence talks about the culture of the company and how customers don’t like surprises, want an easy way to park and peace of mind. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3443939/spothero-ceo_2017-12-26-081839.64kmono.mp3        

On December 22nd, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: University of Michigan releases the Consumer Sentiment Report A report on New Home Sales and Durable Goods is out today Jamba Inc, China Southern Airlines, & Actinium Pharmaceuticals all report earnings today  

The business of campaigning is a highly debated subject across the country, but Illinois could see one of the most expensive elections in history. Paul Lisnek jumped in for Steve Grzanich to discuss the business of campaigning with Tim Schneider (Chairman of The Illinois Republican Party & Member of the Cook County Board Commissioners) to break down the gubernatorial race coming up in 2018, and the numbers behind racing in the digital age.    

Dave Plier filled in for Steve Grzanich  and chatted about the big moves the country has been making to put pressure on Silicon Valley. Dale Buss (Contributor at Forbes & CEO Magazine) detailed how the Midwest is now one the heavy hitters in the world of innovation. Guido & GianCarlo Nardini (Owners of Club Lago) then jumped in studio with Dave to chat about the holiday restaurant rush and the challenges of competing with the ever changing food service scene […]