News

MALTWORKS Opens Business Incubator and Studio Space

Racine celebrated a milestone with the ribbon cutting of MALTWORKS, a groundbreaking business incubator and studio space located in the heart of Belle City Square. This innovative space offers flexible options for small businesses, artists, and creators, including shared offices and meeting room subscriptions.

Read more

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

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.

Read more

Racine County Housing Study 2024

With new construction housing in short supply, nearly any viable location in Racine County is suitable for residential development, particularly areas near I-94, such as Mount Pleasant, which offer proximity to employers and amenities. Stakeholders could also consider creating master-planned communities with varied housing, scenic landscaping, trails, parks, and open spaces.

Read more

EVENT: Manufacturers Forum Series

Join Joe Hamman, Executive Director of the Connected Systems Institute (CSI), to explore AI’s role in manufacturing. CSI, a UW-Milwaukee consortium, drives workforce development and economic growth, with the new Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab accelerating AI solutions in manufacturing.

Read more

3-Part Event Series – Part 3: Overcoming Transportation Barriers to Retain Talent

Join us for an insightful discussion on the vital connection between accessibility, transportation, and talent retention. Featuring Trevor Jung, the Transit & Mobility Director for the City of Racine, alongside Valerie Hoff from Commute with Enterprise, this event will explore innovative transportation solutions that can help organizations attract and retain top talent.

Read more

Racine County’s Unique Location Makes It a Premier Destination for the Energy, Power, and Controls Industry

Access to a skilled labor force, strong infrastructure, attractive incentives, and growth opportunities are some of the key factors in the decision-making process for choosing a new location. Wisconsin, especially Southeastern Wisconsin and Racine County, is not only recognized as a premier location that meets all the criteria, it also offers shovel-ready sites and available buildings to support new arrivals.

Read more