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.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the vital connection between accessibility, transportation, and talent retention. Featuring Trevor Jung, the Transit & Mobility Director for the City of Racine, alongside Valerie Hoff from Commute with Enterprise, this event will explore innovative transportation solutions that can help organizations attract and retain top talent.

Kenosha, WI – The Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition will spotlight the region’s top entrepreneurial talent on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). This event is a collaborative effort by the economic development organizations of Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to elevate and invest in promising startups shaping Wisconsin’s innovation economy.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., one of the largest dairy processors in the world, has expanded its footprint in Wisconsin with the opening of a new 311,000-square-foot cold storage and distribution facility in Caledonia Corporate Park. The $59 million investment will create 160 new jobs over the next three years, strengthening Saputo’s operations in the Midwest. Earlier this summer, RCEDC joined Saputo leadership, project partners, and community leaders for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Explore how AI can safely and affordably be integrated into your manufacturing processes. This session includes expert-led training, a tour of Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center, and light breakfast pastries.

With a new baby at home and his wife by his side, Elijah LaFountain was drawn to the county’s strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere that would provide a safe, nurturing environment for his growing family.