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Mount Pleasant Sees Continued Momentum in Housing Development

Alison HowenJune 29, 202605.9K views

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.

Lakefront Redevelopment at the City of Racine

adminJune 29, 202601.2K views

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.

Microsoft in Racine County – News & Updates

adminJune 23, 2026019K views

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.

EVENT: Practical Marketing – Strategy, Tools & AI

Alison HowenJune 4, 202601.3K views

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.

BizStarts Racine Returns Fall 2026

adminMay 28, 202601.2K views

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.

April 2026 RCEDC Newsletter

Alison HowenApril 28, 2026010.1K views

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.

EVENT: QuickBooks Training Series, Session 4: Beyond the Basics

Alison HowenApril 27, 202601.3K views

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.

March 2026 Development Newsletter

Alison HowenMarch 31, 202608.9K views

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.

Racine County Construction Projects Named 2026 Real Estate Awards Finalists

Alison HowenMarch 24, 202605K views

Racine County continues to stand out as a hub for impactful development, with several local projects recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as finalists in its 2026 Real Estate Awards for New Construction. Selected from a record number of nominations, these projects highlight the innovation, collaboration, and investment shaping the region’s future.

RCEDC’s Annual Event: Impact 2026

Alison HowenMarch 5, 202602.3K views

Racine County Economic Development Corporation will celebrate its 43rd anniversary at the 2026 RCEDC Annual Celebration on May 7, 2026, at Festival Park in Racine.