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RCEDC’s Business Recruitment & Expansion staff have been assisting expanding business in and locating to Racine County since 1983.  As the first point of contact, our experienced staff proactively assists with: expansion project resources; market research; location selection; grant and loan opportunities; and securing incentive packages to grow your business in Racine County. 

Our mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and provide employment opportunities in Racine County. 

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    Working with RCEDC

    RCEDC’s staff works with existing Racine County companies and new businesses and developers considering industrial, commercial, housing and redevelopment projects in Racine County. Gain more insight into our community, area businesses, regional workforce, site options, and financial assistance by connecting with Jordan Brown or Laura Million.

    Outgrown your current location? Need more space? Consult RCEDC’s site selection tool

    Up-to-date interactive tool aimed at helping you narrow down your Business Parks and Spec Buildings in Racine County. 

    Adding jobs and making a capital investment (equipment and/or building)? Your business may qualify for state or local incentives. Call us at: 262.898.7444 early in your project to determine if your business qualifies.

    Business Lending Partners (BLP) is the Business Finance Division of RCEDC. BLP assists companies within Racine County through the administration of several fixed rate, long-term Loan Fund Programs and Grants. BLP also partners with financial institutions throughout the State of Wisconsin to offer financing through the SBA 504 Loan Program.

    Need data to assist with your business expansion? Consult our Data Center.

    Racine County offers a continuum of resources to assist companies with talent attractionretention, and development. Find out more about RCEDC’s Talent Resources.

    Recent Business Recruitment & Expansion News

    The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant.

    Racine County stand out as highly attractive locations for businesses seeking to expand operations in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The region's combination of robust infrastructure, exceptional transportation capabilities, readily available development sites, and a business-friendly environment creates a unique opportunity for growth and success.

    In January 2022, BRP launched production of the Sea-Doo Switch, a customizable pontoon at its Sturtevant, WI manufacturing facility. To support production and distribution requirements, BRP plans to invest more than $14 million in improvements to its existing manufacturing facility and the development of an off-site shipping yard that will hold the finished product prior to distribution.

    Racine County stand out as highly attractive locations for businesses seeking to expand operations in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The region's combination of robust infrastructure, exceptional transportation capabilities, readily available development sites, and a business-friendly environment creates a unique opportunity for growth and success.

    Wangard Partners, a leader in multifamily and industrial property development will break ground on its second phase of Tivoli Green Apartment Homes on Wednesday September 27th at 9am (9110 Megan’s Way in Mount Pleasant, Wis.), marking another significant milestone for the highly successful apartment community in Mount Pleasant, WI.

    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.

    In the heart of Racine County, Wisconsin, a remarkable success story has unfolded as CCB Technology, a thriving IT solutions provider, acquired and established its new headquarters in Mount Pleasant. This monumental step not only showcases the company's growth but also underscores the value of doing business within Racine County, and the deep-rooted connections that make this region exceptional.

    Discover the dynamic future of commercial development in Racine County through three remarkable projects that epitomize innovation and prosperity.

    Microsoft is excited to present a virtual webinar, Introduction to Microsoft’s Datacenter Construction Business, to the diverse supplier communities of the Village of Mount Pleasant and broader Racine County, WI on August 24th from 12:00PM – 1:00PM CT. The Microsoft team will provide an overview of Microsoft’s cloud operations and datacenter business, and share opportunities for certified diverse suppliers for the Microsoft datacenter project in the Village of Mount Pleasant.

    A+ Automotive, the Village of Sturtevant, and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) are thrilled to announce the grand opening of A+ Automotive’s new location at 8904 Durand Ave.

    Welcome to the 2023 Industrial Development Update by RCEDC. We are thrilled to share with you the latest developments in our region's industrial landscape.

    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.

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    RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and by supporting business expansions, provide employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2022, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 105 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $289 million in private investment and $124 million in new construction

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