The goal of the Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants program is to provide resources to companies to train workers and fill positions within their workplace. This is to promote economic growth throughout all of Wisconsin.
Centered in one of the Midwest’s fastest growing commercial corridors – between Milwaukee and Chicago – the Village of Sturtevant is a prime location to do business. Explore some of Sturtevant’s available properties and choose Racine County before the opportunity is gone.
The goal of the Main Street Bounceback Grants program is to provide financial support to businesses that move into existing vacant commercial properties, helping to create a foundation for long-term success for themselves and their communities.
Local leaders gathered at Renaissance Business Park – located south of Hwy 20, two miles east of I- 94 in the Village of Sturtevant – to welcome the development of a 90-room Home2 Suites by Hilton – Extended Stay Hotel Suites.
Residential Developments within Racine County continue to be built throughout the community to aid in the influx of people making the move for work.
This year Small Business Saturday is taking place November 27th, 2021 (after Black Friday). Take the time to visit local businesses on Saturday to catch any holiday deals or find that special someone the right gift this season. This post includes a small business directory with locations of many businesses throughout the county.
Hillwood, a national investment and development company, expanded their footprint in Racine County purchasing a 19-acre parcel, where they recently celebrated the groundbreaking of what will be a 247,105 SF industrial speculative building.
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.
Business leaders need to think differently about current talent needs and creatively structure their recruitment efforts to meet the job market. Options included engaging with talent that have taken breaks from the job market and seniors and retirees seeking ways to stay connected.
RCEDC staff and Leadership Council welcomes real estate developers to discuss current and future development projects in Racine County.