Microsoft in Racine County – News & Updates
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.
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.
Learn practical marketing strategies to reach more customers and grow your business. Join Jen Adamski, founder of Klario, for a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses strengthen their digital marketing. Learn how to identify and reach your ideal audience, create engaging content, and leverage AI tools to save time and boost results.
Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Jill Oelslager, the Burlington Area School District (BASD) established a districtwide AI Task Force focused on building educator confidence, promoting responsible AI adoption, and creating meaningful learning experiences for students. Led by Career and Technical Education Coordinator Ben Hendricks, the initiative is helping educators understand how AI can support learning while ensuring students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
This year-long program has been successful for many years in Milwaukee and now BizStarts will be available in the City of Racine. Join us on September 4, 2025 at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant.
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! This edition features a message from RCEDC’s Executive Director Jenny Trick on the upcoming IMPACT 2026 Annual Meeting, highlights available community loan programs for growing businesses, news of a global EV battery supplier investing in Mount Pleasant, and more.
In this hands-on session, you’ll elevate your bookkeeping skills by learning payroll setup, sales tax, inventory and time tracking, project management, and how to use tags, classes, and apps for deeper business insights.
Living As A Leader’s Public Emerging Leader Series is designed for high‑performing professionals who make an impact but do not yet hold formal leadership roles. Ideal for individual contributors, project managers, influencers, and team leads, this series supports emerging talent by developing practical leadership skills that strengthen engagement, confidence, and retention.
This downtown Racine grant program has a finite amount of funding, so to maximize the positive impact of the grant program and the revitalization of downtown Racine, eligible applicants will be prioritized based on industry, with retail and restaurants having the highest priority.
Located along I-94, in the fast-growing corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee, Racine County is the ideal place to live, work and do business. Check out the latest development insights, news, and resources in this edition of the RCEDC Development Newsletter.
Racine County continues to stand out as a hub for impactful development, with several local projects recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as finalists in its 2026 Real Estate Awards for New Construction. Selected from a record number of nominations, these projects highlight the innovation, collaboration, and investment shaping the region’s future.