At the October 14, 2025, RCEDC Leadership Council meeting, local educators in a panel discussion highlighted how Racine County high schools are equipping students for future careers and fostering connections with area employers.
Southeast Wisconsin is gaining national recognition for its strong economy and skilled workforce as traditional industries like manufacturing join emerging sectors such as AI, clean energy, and biohealth. Reports like “Wisconsin: Capturing More Than a Moment” highlight the region’s appeal to global corporations and startups due to its business climate, tax incentives, and access to talent. Major investments, such as Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant, will create hundreds of jobs and boost demand for technical 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.
With a new baby at home and his wife by his side, Elijah LaFountain was drawn to the county’s strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere that would provide a safe, nurturing environment for his growing family.
Brittany’s journey shows how Racine County’s supportive network helps small businesses—and families—take root and thrive.
Karla Sanchez’s path from Park High School to engineering showcases the impact of hands-on learning and local opportunities in Greater Racine County.
The Greater Racine County (GRC) initiative is dedicated to showcasing the abundant opportunities available for individuals, families, workers, and employers looking to establish roots in Racine County. Through strong community partnerships with municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, civic organizations, and the Racine Community Foundation, GRC promotes the region’s many advantages.
Major employers such as Amazon, Uline, Haribo, Microsoft, and Eli Lilly are expanding across Racine County and Southeast Wisconsin, creating thousands of new jobs. This rapid growth has put pressure on the housing market, prompting economic development leaders to focus on residential needs alongside traditional commercial development. At the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Racine/Kenosha Growth Summit on Oct. 22, RCEDC’s Executive Director, Jenny Trick, noted that Racine County has added roughly 5,000 multifamily units since 2018.
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.
Lee & Associates of Illinois and Cushman & Wakefield Boerke of Wisconsin in partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) held its 9th annual Real Estate Showcase on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Gateway Technical College iMET Center in Sturtevant, WI.