Community Focus Target mid-sized Chicago-area businesses and local households with personalized financial solutions and branch-based relationship management, highlighting Wintrust Bank’s local presence and personal bankers to win trust and cross-sell products.

Expansion Opportunities Leverage recent branch opening in Lakeview and ongoing neighborhood coverage to pursue partnerships with nearby small businesses, developers, and community organizations for preferred banking, lending, and sponsor opportunities.

Lending Programs Capitalize on notable construction lending activity such as the $83M CMK project by offering similar project finance, commercial real estate, and construction loans to developers and mid-market builders in Illinois.

Financial Education Promote Wintrust Reads and community seminars to generate leads among entrepreneurs and SMBs; position as a family-on-board bank that supports business education, small business growth, and financial literacy programs.

Strategic Partnerships Engage with local universities, industry associations, and development institutes to expand co-branded programs, sponsorships, and advisory services, aligning with existing collaborations and regional economic initiatives.