Ashley Capital, a national real estate developer with a strong presence in Racine County, plans to invest $440 million in transforming the former South Hills Country Club into a new industrial park in the Village of Caledonia.
Guided by the RCEDC Leadership Council and Board of Directors, RCEDC’s Executive Director Jenny Trick who was named one of the 275 Most Influential Business Leaders in Wisconsin, has positioned RCEDC for success. RCEDC’s leadership focuses on innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth to ensure that RCEDC remains relevant and a catalyst for positive change.
After a distinguished 30+ year career in machining and technical services, Victor (Vic) DeMeyer is embarking on a new chapter as the owner of Reyemed Technical Services (RTS) in Burlington. Specializing in precision CNC manufacturing, solid modeling design, and reverse engineering, RTS has state-of-the-art machinery and software to serve area manufacturers.
Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, Racine County provides businesses with an unmatched opportunity to thrive, thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and the comprehensive support of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). With access to over 2 million skilled workers within a 45-minute commute from Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, and northern Illinois, businesses can tap into a diverse and expansive talent pool.
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.
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.
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.
The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) launched the BizStarts Racine program on September 5, 2024, bringing Milwaukee’s BizStarts Institute’s proven success to the Racine community. This year-long program is designed for individuals looking to start or grow their businesses, offering comprehensive support through education, mentoring, and consulting.
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.
Melissa Poeschel, with nearly 20 years of baking experience, founded Baking Bird and launched her bakery company in her home. With growing success, she and her husband Chris decided to expand their business into a commercial space in downtown Union Grove. In June 2022, Baking Bird opened and offered from-scratch baked goods like bagels, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.