2025 RCEDC Annual Celebration
Racine County Economic Development Corporation will celebrate its 42th anniversary at the 2025 RCEDC Annual Celebration on May 8, 2025, at the Festival Park in Racine.
Racine County Economic Development Corporation will celebrate its 42th anniversary at the 2025 RCEDC Annual Celebration on May 8, 2025, at the Festival Park in Racine.
The RCEDC team really worked hard to come up with the best solutions for both projects. They are great at keeping everyone on track and making sure that there are no surprises at the closing. The client was very happy with the results.
Guided by the RCEDC Leadership Council and Board of Directors, RCEDC’s Executive Director Jenny Trick who was named one of the 275 Most Influential Business Leaders in Wisconsin, has positioned RCEDC for success. RCEDC’s leadership focuses on innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth to ensure that RCEDC remains relevant and a catalyst for positive change.
After a distinguished 30+ year career in machining and technical services, Victor (Vic) DeMeyer is embarking on a new chapter as the owner of Reyemed Technical Services (RTS) in Burlington. Specializing in precision CNC manufacturing, solid modeling design, and reverse engineering, RTS has state-of-the-art machinery and software to serve area manufacturers.
Lisa Rivers embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2022 to share her passion for preparing homemade food with others. Inspired by her childhood love of baking with an Easy Bake Oven, Lisa perfected her skills over the years by baking and cooking for family, friends, and co-workers. As her customer base grew, Lisa decided it was time to secure a fixed location for her business.
Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, Racine County provides businesses with an unmatched opportunity to thrive, thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and the comprehensive support of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). With access to over 2 million skilled workers within a 45-minute commute from Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, and northern Illinois, businesses can tap into a diverse and expansive talent pool.
In 2018, after a full kitchen renovation, Spanky’s began serving their now-famous thin-crust pizza, which, along with other homemade favorites, helped cement their reputation as a neighborhood staple. By 2020, the Allens purchased the property they had been leasing, but demand soon outgrew the space. With carryout orders booming and long wait times becoming common, a larger facility became essential to meet growing demand and streamline operations.
RCEDC’s Business Growth Solutions event brought Racine County’s entrepreneurial spirit to life, drawing over 50 business owners, lenders, and community members for a celebration of local success.
With new construction housing in short supply, nearly any viable location in Racine County is suitable for residential development, particularly areas near I-94, such as Mount Pleasant, which offer proximity to employers and amenities. Stakeholders could also consider creating master-planned communities with varied housing, scenic landscaping, trails, parks, and open spaces.
TS Food Packaging, formerly known as RoJo’s Popcorn and Troystar Packaging, began with a focus on private-label popcorn portion packs. Under the leadership of Robin J. Vos, who took over the company in 1996, TS Food Packaging expanded its product line beyond popcorn, now offering seasonings, oils, and even non-popcorn products.