July 2023 RCEDC Newsletter
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County!
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County!
RCEDC staff and Leadership Council welcomes entrepreneurs and business professional to discuss what resources are available to help turn your idea into a successful business.
Racine County, RCEDC, local municipalities, and partnering developers have taken the initiative to meet the housing needs head-on. Because of this comprehensive collaboration, Racine County has experienced a steady increase in housing development.
In an article recently released by the Milwaukee Business Journal, the City of Racine’s Summit Packaging Systems was listed in the pop 5 tax credits awards in southeast Wisconsin as they received $500,000 towards their $25 million building expansion, expected to create 125 jobs.
The Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project is creating 33 new townhomes, providing affordable homeownership opportunities to qualified buyers. Construction by KGI Construction Group LLC is now underway. The new homes are adjacent to the new $68 million King Center campus, which includes a health clinic, public health department, and recreation space. Check out the “Lincoln-King Neighborhood Development” video for an inside look at the project’s latest progress.
On June 4, 2025, community leaders, developers, and industry professionals gathered at Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center in Sturtevant for the NAIOP Wisconsin Municipal Showcase featuring Racine County. Presented by Scherrer Construction and hosted in partnership with RCEDC and NAIOP Wisconsin, the event highlighted Racine County’s development momentum. A panel of municipal leaders shared updates on major projects, infrastructure improvements, and strategies to attract business and talent.
One of the latest housing developments in Racine County – the Courtyard at Cobblestone Park – led by Sawall Development, announced its plan to open November 2023.
The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Milwaukee 7 today announced the closing of Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) approximately $50 million land purchase of a 315-acre parcel of land in the Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County. The company plans to create a data center campus.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation launched the “In This Together” program to help businesses and communities remain open and thrive during road construction.
In manufacturing, top operators often move into leadership—but technical skills alone don’t guarantee success. With workforce challenges on the rise, strong frontline supervisors are key to retention. Join WMEP’s Carol Crawford for insights on what makes a great supervisor, including communication, trust-building, and conflict management.