SBA Featured Projects

Spanky’s Sports Bar & Grill Expands Thanks to RCEDC and SBA 504 Financing

Alison HowenNovember 22, 202404.7K views

In 2018, after a full kitchen renovation, Spanky’s began serving their now-famous thin-crust pizza, which, along with other homemade favorites, helped cement their reputation as a neighborhood staple. By 2020, the Allens purchased the property they had been leasing, but demand soon outgrew the space. With carryout orders booming and long wait times becoming common, a larger facility became essential to meet growing demand and streamline operations.

SBA 504 Helps Launch Lavagio Express Laundry, Delivering Full-Service Convenience to Mount Pleasant

adminNovember 7, 20240511 views

The owner of Lavagio Express Laundry has over 20 years of experience that turned an entrepreneurial vision into reality with the opening of this modern laundromat in Mount Pleasant, WI.

RCEDC Boosts TS Food Packaging’s Expansion with Local Loan Programs

Alison HowenSeptember 12, 202404.5K views

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.

Mather’s Improvement Service Expands Family Owned Business Thanks to SBA 504

adminJanuary 7, 20240434 views

To facilitate the company’s continued growth, Benjamin has partnered with Greenwoods State Bank and Business Lending Partners (BLP) to secure an SBA 504 loan to purchase a larger building located at 665 South Kane Street in Burlington. The larger facility will provide more space for its employees and building materials.

Jellystone Park Franchise Names Caledonia Location as Camp Resort of the Year 2021

Alix FogartyDecember 1, 2021010.1K views

This year, Jellystone Resort in Caledonia was named the “Resort of the Year” by the Jellystone franchise. This award is given to one location per year and the Jellystone franchise is especially happy about the expansion and projects Jellystone Caledonia has completed the past couple of years to aid in the client’s demands for the park.

Dan Gallagher’s MyBread Bakery Featured on TMJ4’s ‘The Morning Blend’

Jeremy WilliamsonOctober 22, 202105.3K views

Dan Gallagher started Mybread Bakery with a mission to provide gluten-free breads that are safe for those with food allergies, but not compromise taste or quality. Three years later, Gallagher relocated from Chicago to Racine – with help from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation – and expanded operations by renting a larger space, purchasing better machinery, and hiring additional employees.

RCEDC resources spur Waterford development activity

Jeremy WilliamsonJune 23, 202103.9K views

With infrastructure improvements completed and development plans in place, the Village of Waterford and a few of its local businesses are utilizing RCEDC resources to spur recent development activity.

Janesville’s CPT & Green-Tek capitalize on versatility of SBA 504 program

Jeremy WilliamsonApril 20, 202106.1K views

Linda and Eli Bracha, owners of Wis-Tek, CPT and Green Tek, saw the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 program as an opportunity to purchase equipment, renovate their current Janesville facility and expand to an additional location, near Clinton.

Burlington’s Low Daily Brewery Featured on The Morning Blend

Jeremy WilliamsonOctober 5, 202001.9K views

When Low Daily Brewery owners, Tim and Claire Sullivan moved from the Pacific Northwest to Burlington, RCEDC provided development assistance in a variety of capacities, including local and state incentive as well as an SBA 504 loan for building renovations and equipment purchasing.

Mount Pleasant’s O&H Bakery Awarded 2020 Family-Owned Business of the Year

Jeremy WilliamsonSeptember 23, 202004.7K views

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) visited the Village of Mount Pleasant’s O&H Bakery on Wednesday to award owner, Eric Oleson the 2020 Jeffrey Butland Wisconsin Family-Owned Business of the Year.