Talent

Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment Campaign

RCEDC partnered with local companies to develop, implement and manage a digital advertising campaign, targeting primarily qualified audiences in Northern Illinois. The campaign delivers messages of high quality of life and career opportunities with the goal of bringing more people to Racine County to meet the talent needs of our employers.

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Talent Pathway Planning

As the Great Resignation puts retention at the top of everyone’s to-do list, one thing employers may overlook is the importance of internal career growth. This workshop takes a holistic approach to meet both the needs of the individual as well as the needs of the organization.

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RCEDC and NAIOP Wisconsin Host 2025 Municipal Showcase

On June 4, 2025, community leaders, developers, and industry professionals gathered at Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center in Sturtevant for the NAIOP Wisconsin Municipal Showcase featuring Racine County. Presented by Scherrer Construction and hosted in partnership with RCEDC and NAIOP Wisconsin, the event highlighted Racine County’s development momentum. A panel of municipal leaders shared updates on major projects, infrastructure improvements, and strategies to attract business and talent.

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RCEDC and WEDC partner to recruit talent from the Greater Chicago area

The Racine County Economic Corp. (RCEDC) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) launched a marketing campaign encouraging young professionals in the Chicago area to consider living and working in Wisconsin. According to Redfin’s 2022 4th quarter search results, about 17% of home-seeking Chicagoans were looking to relocate to a new metro area. Lower cost of living, lower home prices, short commute times, and accessibility to Chicago and Milwaukee, has positioned Southeast Wisconsin as the ideal location for a majority of these home seekers.

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