Thinking of starting a business? Or are you a new business owner looking to grow?
BizStarts Institute is for you!
The first cohort is already in progress, but the next one kicks off in winter 2025. If you’re interested, apply below!
- When: 6 Consecutive Thursdays
- Dates: Winter of 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Subject to change based on participants' availability
- Location: Gateway Technical College, Racine Campus
- Cost: $500 (scholarships available)
- Application: Online form
To apply for the BizStarts program, please fill out the form below. The program has an entrance fee of $500, however full scholarships are available based on need.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please answer ALL questions below to be considered. Your answers will be reviewed to determine scholarship eligibility.
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 2023, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 64 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $1.36 billion in private investment and $1.05 billion in new construction.
- Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
- Discounted admission to all RCEDC events
- Support RCEDC’s mission
- Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
- Highlight your company as a preferred resource
