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.
Nearly $700,000 is available through the Greater Racine County Revolving Loan Fund following recent updates approved by the Racine County Board of Supervisors. The expanded program now supports businesses with a connection to development and operations within Mount Pleasant’s TID #5, home to Foxconn and Microsoft. Whether you’re a Racine County contractor, manufacturer, or supplier looking to grow, or an out-of-county business interested in expanding to Racine County, financing may be available to help support your project.
The City of Racine and its Community Development Authority (“City”) is pleased to announce this offering of a key downtown development site consisting of approximately 1.63 acres of developable land (“Site”). The City considers the Site an asset to the economic growth of the City. Located on Lake Avenue, the Site has significant development value with incredible unobstructed lakefront views. It is within walking distance to Festival Park, Main Street, and the broader downtown Racine district.
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.
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.
The purpose of establishing the 2026 Road Construction Micro-Loan Program is to assist businesses located in the construction area, see the map below, during the construction
According to Realtor.com, The Wisconsin housing market is heating up, with Southeast Wisconsin leading the way. Among the nation’s 20 hottest housing markets this month, Racine County claimed the No. 7 spot, joining six other Wisconsin metros on the list. The region is quickly becoming a top destination for homebuyers drawn to its growth, affordability, and quality of life.
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.
According to Realtor.com, the Wisconsin housing market is heating up, with Southeast Wisconsin leading the way. Among the nation’s 20 hottest housing markets in 2025, Racine County claimed the No. 7 spot, joining six other Wisconsin metros on the list. The region is quickly becoming a top destination for homebuyers drawn to its growth, affordability, and quality of life.
Horlick High School graduate Halas Pufahl wasn’t sure what his future held—until he discovered Racine Unified School District (RUSD) offered an IT youth apprenticeship. Starting with no experience, he gained hands-on training, mentorship, and confidence in essential skills like communication and problem-solving.