The 2024 RCEDC Annual Celebration took place Thursday, May 9th at the Veterans Terrace, at 4:30 p.m. We have honored local award winners and celebrated the organization’s contributions by recognizing major developments throughout Racine County in 2023.
The keynote presentation was delivered by Rebecca Ryan, a top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting through which she partners with government leaders across the country.
Additionally, RCEDC honored local leaders, celebrated business expansion and recruitment results, and reflected on over 40 years of development throughout Racine County.
For the past 41 years RCEDC’s focus has been to grow the local property tax base and create jobs for our residents. This is accomplished by facilitating business expansion projects, recruiting new businesses, and attracting developers to Racine County.
Celebrating 41 Years of Economic Development
In 2023, RCEDC had the pleasure of working with local business owners to facilitate 64 projects. The completed projects are expected to total nearly $1.36 billion in private investment and $1.05 billion in new construction, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the local economy. Such a substantial influx of private capital bolsters Racine County’s economic resilience and vitality.
On behalf of RCEDC volunteer leadership and RCEDC staff, we want to express our gratitude to our community leaders, private businesses, contributors, and partners for allowing us to complete another successful year.
To 50 Professional Futrist, Economist, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur
Rebecca Ryan is a noted top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting through which she partners with government leaders across the country. Looking a generation ahead, she outlines strategies in urban planning, economic development and workforce development to ensure communities are well equipped for future trends and challenges. Rebecca is a graduate of Drake University with a certificate in Strategic Foresight from University of Houston; she is the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation and on the Executive Committee of the global Association of Professional Futurists.