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Business + CareersBusiness Recruitment & ExpansionFeaturedNewsRacine County
New Mount Pleasant Initiative Supports Business Growth and Investment
The Village of Mount Pleasant has launched a new Small Business Retention and Expansion Program to strengthen connections with local businesses and support their long-term success. The initiative is focused on businesses with 500 or fewer employees and is designed to help owners access resources, share feedback, and connect with organizations that can assist with growth and expansion.
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Business Recruitment & ExpansionEventsFeaturedNewsPartner EventRacine CountyRCEDC Event
EVENT: 262 Founder Pitch
Calling tech founders, builders, disruptors, and problem-solvers. Join us on November 10, 2026, at 4 PM at the Kenosha Innovation Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your company, showcase your vision, and connect with investors, industry leaders, mentors, and startup champions from across Southeast Wisconsin.
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The Vice President & Loan Officer will divide his/her attention between outreach activities to identify new loan opportunities, building and retaining relationships (businesses and lenders), and facilitating the BizStarts Racine entrepreneurial training program.
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Located along I-94, in the fast-growing corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee, Racine County is the ideal place to live, work and do business. Check out the latest development insights, news, and resources in this edition of the RCEDC Development Newsletter.
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Business Recruitment & ExpansionFeaturedNewsRacine County
Mount Pleasant Sees Continued Momentum in Housing Development
The Village of Mount Pleasant is experiencing a significant increase in residential development, with several new projects helping meet growing housing demand across the community. According to reporting by the Milwaukee Business Journal, the village issued permits for 475 new housing units in 2025, the highest annual total in nearly 50 years. Major projects underway include Springs at Mount Pleasant, a 280-unit apartment community, and Leo Living, a 220-unit rental housing development.
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The City of Racine and its Community Development Authority (“City”) is pleased to announce this offering of a key downtown development site consisting of approximately 1.63 acres of developable land (“Site”). The City considers the Site an asset to the economic growth of the City. Located on Lake Avenue, the Site has significant development value with incredible unobstructed lakefront views. It is within walking distance to Festival Park, Main Street, and the broader downtown Racine district.
What is RCEDC (Racine County Economic Development Corporation)?
The Racine County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) Corporation and not a government agency. RCEDC mission is to increase the real estate tax base in Racine County as well as retain and create employment opportunities by working with private businesses on their expansion projects. >> More About Us
Is RCEDC a government agency?
No, RCEDC is a non-profit 501(C)(3) Corporation and not a government agency.
What is the primary focus of RCEDC?
RCEDC’s primary focus is to facilitate business expansion that results in increased real estate tax base and the creation and retention of jobs. These activities are accomplished by working in partnership with private businesses and local governments to facilitate new development.
Where can I get more information about Racine County and the region?
Racine County is located in the fast-growing industrial corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago along Interstate 94. Lots of great information about Racine County and our communities can be found at Why Racine.
How can I get more involved with the work and mission of RCEDC?
We encourage you to consider becoming an RCEDC Investor. Your support of RCEDC will help to ensure that the quality of life remains an asset throughout Racine County for many years to come.
I am looking to start a business. Where do I start?
Lots of great resources are available online and in the community to assist you on your entrepreneurship journey. >> Learn more.
Are there grants available for my business?
Grant funds available to businesses are generally limited. Several Racine County communities offer targeted programs to encourage development. Racine County’s Matching Grant assists qualifying women, minority, veteran, and manufacturing firms located in Racine County. Several communities offer grants to assist with exterior facade improvements, including in the City of Burlington, City of Racine, Village of Union Grove, and the Village of Waterford. The City of Burlington also offers grants in combination with its low-interest loan program.