Racine County’s Matching Grant Program Helps Blueberry Hilltop Cafe Open in Racine
Racine, WI – Lisa Ramirez opened Blueberry Hilltop Cafe on October 2023 with the goal of providing home-cooked meals in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Racine, WI – Lisa Ramirez opened Blueberry Hilltop Cafe on October 2023 with the goal of providing home-cooked meals in a family-friendly atmosphere.
In a 2-minute video RCEDC Staff, Andrea Safedis and Wesley Walsh, explain what who and how the Matching Grant Programs (MGP) work.
Racine County serves as a central hub for a diverse range of enterprises, including global corporations, family-owned businesses, forward-thinking industry pioneers, and burgeoning startups. With a thriving business community, Racine County provides a conducive environment for manufacturers, logistics companies, and various other ventures.
The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant.
Racine County stand out as highly attractive locations for businesses seeking to expand operations in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The region’s combination of robust infrastructure, exceptional transportation capabilities, readily available development sites, and a business-friendly environment creates a unique opportunity for growth and success.
Sturtevant, WI – Bolstered by the acquisition of three loans from RCEDC and the receipt of a Sturtevant grant, M&J Krueger Trucking has been able to sustain growth and development at its current location.
In January 2022, BRP launched production of the Sea-Doo Switch, a customizable pontoon at its Sturtevant, WI manufacturing facility. To support production and distribution requirements, BRP plans to invest more than $14 million in improvements to its existing manufacturing facility and the development of an off-site shipping yard that will hold the finished product prior to distribution.
Flitz International contacted RCEDC to secure a low-interest, low-downpayment equipment loan. In addition to the $200,000 loan, the company also applied and received a Racine County matching grant.
The October meeting was dedicated to focusing on opportunities to increase sustainability and resiliency for water and energy as a result of a $1 million National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine Program Award.
Racine County stand out as highly attractive locations for businesses seeking to expand operations in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The region’s combination of robust infrastructure, exceptional transportation capabilities, readily available development sites, and a business-friendly environment creates a unique opportunity for growth and success.