Melissa Poeschel, with nearly 20 years of baking experience, founded Baking Bird and launched her bakery company in her home. With growing success, she and her husband Chris decided to expand their business into a commercial space in downtown Union Grove. In June 2022, Baking Bird opened and offered from-scratch baked goods like bagels, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.
Manufacturers across the U.S. are embracing sustainability, and Foxconn, a consumer electronics manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Milwaukee, is making a major move. The company is installing 2,000 solar panels over eight acres at its Racine County campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
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TS Food Packaging, formerly known as RoJo’s Popcorn and Troystar Packaging, began with a focus on private-label popcorn portion packs. Under the leadership of Robin J. Vos, who took over the company in 1996, TS Food Packaging expanded its product line beyond popcorn, now offering seasonings, oils, and even non-popcorn products.
Cala Newholm, founder and owner of Modern Aesthetics Skincare, opened her medical skincare clinic in February 2022 in the Village of Waterford.
Job boards offer a cost-effective way for companies to reach a wide pool of active job seekers, but standing out amidst the competition can be challenging. Crafting job postings that reflect your organization’s culture and values is key to attracting top talent.
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Jose Contreras Jr., began his career as a business owner in 2021 when he became the owner of Mexico Lindo, a 65-year old family-owned restaurant located in the City of Racine.
According to a recent article from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, led by BioForward Wisconsin, aims to make Wisconsin a global leader in personalized medicine by customizing healthcare based on genetic and environmental data.
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.