Thinking of starting a business? Or are you a new business owner looking to grow?
BizStarts Institute is for you!
Thank you for your interest in the next BizStarts Racine Cohort. Completing the application form below will allow our team to reach out to you once details on the next series are confirmed.
- When: 6 Consecutive Thursdays
- Dates: Starting date TBA
- Time*: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location*: Gateway Technical College, iMET (Room 252)
- Cost: $500 (scholarships available)
- Application: Online form
To apply for the BizStarts program, please fill out the form below. The program has an entrance fee of $500, however full scholarships are available based on need.
*Subject to change based on participants’ availability
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please answer ALL questions below to be considered. Your answers will be reviewed to determine scholarship eligibility.
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 2024, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 71 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $749 million in expansion projects and/or new developments. RCEDC’s Loan Committee and Board of Directors approved $9.7 million in loans and $136,120 in grants to facilitate this private investment.
- Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
- Discounted admission to all RCEDC events
- Support RCEDC’s mission
- Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
- Highlight your company as a preferred resource