Name: 11/24/2022: Mike Winters - Small Business Saturday — more than just a shopping day by Associated Bank
Duration: 12 min 12 s
Description: According to SVP/Business Banking Team Leader Mike Winters, Small Business Saturday is a great way to support—and build—your community. Small businesses make the majority of US businesses and are key to thriving neighborhoods. Mike explains the initiatives the city of Chicago, as well as Associated Bank, are taking to foster startups and existing shops, restaurants and more.

According to SVP/Business Banking Team Leader Mike Winters, Small Business Saturday is a great way to support—and build—your community. Small businesses make the majority of US businesses and are key to thriving neighborhoods. Mike explains the initiatives the city of Chicago, as well as Associated Bank, are taking to foster startups and existing shops, restaurants and more.

11/24/2022: Mike Winters - Small Business Saturday — more than just a shopping day

Chicago’s commercial real estate market continues to see a revitalization in retail and resilience in industrial. Dan Barrins explains how downtown offices are adapting to remote work dynamics, prompting renovation of older spaces though initiatives like LaSalle Street Reimagined and others aimed at rejuvenating the urban landscape.

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Mike Winters, SVP and business banking leader at Associated Bank, notes mixed perceptions from business owners on inflation's impact. Despite challenges, they’re showing cautious optimism, emphasizing efficiency and seizing opportunities. He also addresses the latest measures from the CFPB that continue to support transparent lending for small businesses that lead to community empowerment.

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Springtime brings tax time, but, according to Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group manager, it’s also a good opportunity to tidy up your finances. From rebalancing investments to managing expenses to tax-saving strategies for the coming year, these tips can freshen up your understanding of the ways you spend and save. Also: Social Security considerations.

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Danny Salazar looks at the latest reports on small business. Despite some lingering economic concerns around inflation, he’s still seeing optimism among his clients. Workforce concerns continue to center around recruitment and retention of talented, experienced employees. Cybersecurity also remains top of mind, emphasizing the need for internal training and having plans in place if attacks occur.

04/18/2024: Danny Salazar - Small business topics: the economy, recruitment & cybersecurity

Residential loan officer Lori Rinaldi discusses the challenges facing younger homebuyers in a pricey market. Fed rate drops are only the beginning of the road to affordability. Inventory, saving enough for down payments and playing the waiting game remain big challenges for many potential buyers.

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Inflation may a concern in nearly every country right now, but Vice President of Foreign Exchange Angie Kappel reports that world economic growth is surging this year. The U.S. continues to lead the way with Mexico following closely behind, thanks to the emergence of nearshoring.

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Some of Associated Bank's most well-respected financial leaders offer their analysis of current events in the financial world. You won't want to miss these conversations. From discussing local commercial real estate to assessing national and global economic trends to dissecting political implications on the banking industry – anything is fair game.

11/24/2022: Mike Winters - Small Business Saturday — more than just a shopping day

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