Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! This edition highlights funding programs, entrepreneur opportunities like BizStarts Racine and the 262 Founder Pitch, business success stories, development opportunities, and upcoming events designed to support growth across Racine County.
The Village of Mount Pleasant has launched a new Small Business Retention and Expansion Program to strengthen connections with local businesses and support their long-term success. The initiative is focused on businesses with 500 or fewer employees and is designed to help owners access resources, share feedback, and connect with organizations that can assist with growth and expansion.
Calling tech founders, builders, disruptors, and problem-solvers. Join us on November 10, 2026, at 4 PM at the Kenosha Innovation Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your company, showcase your vision, and connect with investors, industry leaders, mentors, and startup champions from across Southeast Wisconsin.
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.
The Village of Mount Pleasant is experiencing a significant increase in residential development, with several new projects helping meet growing housing demand across the community. According to reporting by the Milwaukee Business Journal, the village issued permits for 475 new housing units in 2025, the highest annual total in nearly 50 years. Major projects underway include Springs at Mount Pleasant, a 280-unit apartment community, and Leo Living, a 220-unit rental housing development.
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.
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.