Jeff Sherman is next joined on the phone by Jessica Wetzel, Director of the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program to talk about what it is, the tax benefits and more.

Jeff asked Jessica about the program’s limits on contribution, time and more.

Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and they discussed GDP, the federal reserve and more.

They discussed asset-based debt and the value of the dollar.

TWO UP:

1. Jeff Sherman discussed the recent success of hand sanitizer company Touchland

2. Recent executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump have staggered the development and success of paper straws.

TWO UP

1. It is Oscar Weekend and Marcus Corporation reported a big increase in revenue last year

2. Brookfield Square Mall’s old Boston Store

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Sam Keene, Chief Marketing Officer of Sprecher Brewing Company. Jeff first asked Sam about his former company Juvee which got acquired by Sprecher and how the transition went for him.

-Jeff next asked Sam about their partnerships with video game brands like Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed. He also asked about concerns over sugar content and Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s Day.

A Bel Air Cantina had opened in Green Bay’s Title Town. Also, this weekend is Milwaukee’s Taste and Toast event where restaurants have deals for local restaurants. Jeff lastly brought up the return of Thanalysis Live.

A feature of WTMJ traffic reporter Debbie Lazaga’s feature on dashcams was played

A feature of WTMJ news anchor and host Julia Fello on Milwaukee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Statue was played.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined on the phone by Sam Keene, Chief Marketing Officer of Sprecher Brewing Company. Jeff first asked Sam about his former company Juvee which got acquired by Sprecher and how the transition went for him.

Jeff next asked Sam about their partnerships with video game brands like Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed. He also asked about concerns over sugar content and Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s Day.

WTMJ host Jeff Sherman wa sjoined by Koss Stereophones’ Martin Moore and Jeff asked him about his kitchen remodeling project and how he was managing.

1. The going out of business sale had begun for Joann Fabrics. Jeff SHerman broke down what happened.

2. Apple shareholders rebuffed the company's attempt to remove Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from company policies.

The Future of Pizza: Chicago-based Lou Malnati’s Pizza closed three out of five of their Wisconsin locations.

Jeff and Martin talk about the Razzies, Oscars and streaming services.

Jeff looked into how much he was spending on streaming services.

Goodie Bag sells unused restaurant food as Jeff explained to Martin.

MUSK v CUBAN

-Elon Musk dominated U.S> President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting. Jeff asked Martin how he felt about Tesla

-Mark Cuban said he’d side with Elon Musk if he truly “drained the swamp”.

1. The going out of business sale had begun for Joann Fabrics. Jeff SHerman broke down what happened.

2. Apple shareholders rebuffed the company's attempt to remove Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from company policies.

​Venture Capital and Business Headlines

TWO UP:

1. Money spent at Home Depot has risen this last year due to the state of the housing market.

2. Some consumers were looking to participate in an economic blackout as a form of protest

Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Dana Guthrie, managing partner at Gateway Capital. Jeff first asked Dana about the state of business in Milwaukee and what her firm looks for when they invest in a company.

-Jeff asked Dana about the companies in her firm’s portfolio and what it takes to get their investment dollars. Finally, he asks her to give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Jeff Sherman was next joined in-studio by Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen, and they began by talking about Generac’s interest in building a data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

-Rich recently sat down with the CEO of Kenosha-based Snap-On; He talked to him about his thoughts on the Trump administration’s effect on businesses. They also talked about Quad/Graphics’ new magazine contract.

-Rich explained to Jeff about the redevelopment of the Willow Run golf course in Pewaukee and a new indoor golf experience in Oak Creek. Finally, they discussed Brady Corporation’s strategy with their “returnship” program.