The Greater Racine County initiative showcases why Racine County is a great place to live and work by sharing the unique stories of our communities and promoting our companies, job opportunities, and local amenities. Its primary goal is to attract prospective talent and their families.
Greater Racine County serves as a resource to those relocating to Racine County and to local companies recruiting talent to our community.
For more information, contact Cassandra Glenn, RCEDC’s Economic Development Specialist, at (262) 898-7438 or CGlenn@rcedc.org.
A partnership with Racine County and RCEDC that highlights and promotes the abundance of opportunities available in Racine County for individuals, families, workers and employers who decide to “take root” in Racine County. The Greater Racine County effort is made possible through community partnerships with our municipalities, educational institutions, businesses, civic institutions and the Racine Community Foundation.
Our Ambassador Program
Greater Racine County’s Ambassadors include residents, business, education and civic leaders who are passionate about our community. By providing tours, answering questions, and sharing why they chose Racine County as their home, Greater Racine County is better able to attract new talent and help new residents more quickly get connected in our community. To learn more about the Ambassador Program and get involved Contact Greater Racine County.
Racine County’s talent needs are not unique, so how can RCEDC make a positive difference for local employers? By taking advantage of other successful talent recruitment initiatives, including the multi-million-dollar campaign funded by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), launched in 2018. The WEDC campaign was built on feedback from Midwestern millennials surveyed on their willingness to relocate to Wisconsin for a better work/life balance. Following the launch of the Greater Racine County website (www.GreaterRacineCounty.com), which was created and funded by RCEDC, Real Racine and Racine County, a digital campaign was developed to reach specific talent for industry categories such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare and STEM.
RCEDC is currently running a campaign that captures tourist audience visiting Racine County and deliver information of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Job boards offer a cost-effective way for companies to reach a wide pool of active job seekers, but standing out amidst the competition can be challenging. Crafting job postings that reflect your organization's culture and values is key to attracting top talent.
RCEDC partnered with local companies to develop, implement and manage a digital advertising campaign, targeting primarily qualified audiences in Northern Illinois. The campaign delivers messages of high quality of life and career opportunities with the goal of bringing more people to Racine County to meet the talent needs of our employers.
As the Great Resignation puts retention at the top of everyone's to-do list, one thing employers may overlook is the importance of internal career growth. This workshop takes a holistic approach to meet both the needs of the individual as well as the needs of the organization.
Professionals throughout southeast Wisconsin are invited to explore Eastern Racine County as part of the Greater Racine County Familiarization Tour.
The Racine County Economic Corp. (RCEDC) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) launched a marketing campaign encouraging young professionals in the Chicago area to consider living and working in Wisconsin. According to Redfin's 2022 4th quarter search results, about 17% of home-seeking Chicagoans were looking to relocate to a new metro area. Lower cost of living, lower home prices, short commute times, and accessibility to Chicago and Milwaukee, has positioned Southeast Wisconsin as the ideal location for a majority of these home seekers.
During this session, you will learn why engagement matters. Disengaged employees cost US companies more than $450 billion in productivity losses annually. Join RCEDC, RAMAC and Living As A Leader for this in-depth conversation as we uncover the importance of engagement and how you can assess and increase engagement levels at your company.
Come and see how Gateway Technical College students stand out and learn how their hands-on career training has prepared them to meet employers' needs. The School of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology is hosting six Reverse Career Fairs that will take place at various Gateway Technical College locations during the month of March.
Professionals throughout southeast Wisconsin are invited to explore Racine County as part of the Spring 2023 Greater Racine County Familiarization Tour.
The Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program is a state-funded grant program that provides employer-led worker training grants. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recently awarded the Village of Waterford $250,000 as part of the Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant program. The grant will go towards construction of what will become the Waterford Lofts, located at 506 E Main Street.
The Greater Racine County initiative was developed by the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) to showcase the abundance of opportunities available to those who decide to take root here. The GRC Newsletter highlights talent recruitment and retention resources as well as community promotion and examples of those who chose Racine County.
Greater Racine County serves as a portal for those who decide to explore, work and take root in Racine County. From new housing development to the expanding opportunities in the manufacturing industry, discover the latest updates in the February 2022 GRC Newsletter!
- 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
