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RCEDC’s Business Recruitment & Expansion staff have been assisting expanding business in and locating to Racine County since 1983.  As the first point of contact, our experienced staff proactively assists with: expansion project resources; market research; location selection; grant and loan opportunities; and securing incentive packages to grow your business in Racine County. 

Our mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and provide employment opportunities in Racine County. 

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    Recent Business Recruitment & Expansion News

    The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) launched the BizStarts Racine program on September 5, 2024, bringing Milwaukee's BizStarts Institute's proven success to the Racine community. This year-long program is designed for individuals looking to start or grow their businesses, offering comprehensive support through education, mentoring, and consulting.

    Access to a skilled labor force, strong infrastructure, attractive incentives, and growth opportunities are some of the key factors in the decision-making process for choosing a new location. Wisconsin, especially Southeastern Wisconsin and Racine County, is not only recognized as a premier location that meets all the criteria, it also offers shovel-ready sites and available buildings to support new arrivals.

    Melissa Poeschel, with nearly 20 years of baking experience, founded Baking Bird and launched her bakery company in her home. With growing success, she and her husband Chris decided to expand their business into a commercial space in downtown Union Grove. In June 2022, Baking Bird opened and offered from-scratch baked goods like bagels, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.

    Manufacturers across the U.S. are embracing sustainability, and Foxconn, a consumer electronics manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Milwaukee, is making a major move. The company is installing 2,000 solar panels over eight acres at its Racine County campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

    Join RCEDC’s BizStarts Racine Program as a mentor and guide the next generation of entrepreneurs. You'll offer skill-specific support and hands-on guidance to help entrepreneurs overcome their biggest challenges.

    Microsoft recently committed to investing heavily in building a data center in the Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County, Wisconsin. Here are the latest updates.

    Available Land in Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park (BMOP), Total Acres 174 / 3 Sites Available (16.8 Acres)

    According to a recent article from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, led by BioForward Wisconsin, aims to make Wisconsin a global leader in personalized medicine by customizing healthcare based on genetic and environmental data.

    Paul Sanchez's entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he founded Righteous Autos Inc., an auto repair and sales business that began in a one-car garage near Downtown Racine.

    The availability of Class A speculative inventory ensures a quick speed to delivery for tenants. The continued development activity demonstrates confidence with our industrial development partners in Racine County. Manufacturers further benefit from Racine County's strategic location between Milwaukee and Chicago along the I-94 corridor.

    The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant.

    Since opening its doors last August, downtown Racine’s newest hotel, Hotel Verdant by Dominion Properties, has garnered multiple awards for quality, sustainability, and economic development. Housed in the historic Zahn’s Department Store building, a beloved local landmark since 1898, Hotel Verdant combines sustainable design and operations with exceptional customer service and genuine Midwestern hospitality, deeply embedding itself within the Racine community.

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    RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base by supporting business expansions and providing employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2023, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 64 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $1.36 billion in private investment and $1.05 billion in new construction.

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