RCEDC, the City of Racine, and the Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC), introduce the Downtown Racine Business Attraction Loan Program, a new financing resource designed to help businesses establish a street-level presence, activate vacant storefronts, and invest in Downtown Racine.
A rare large-format manufacturing opportunity is now available in Racine County. The former Cree Lighting headquarters at 9201 Washington Avenue in Sturtevant offers nearly 642,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space on 30 acres, providing companies with a turnkey facility in one of the Midwest’s strongest manufacturing regions. Available immediately, the property combines extensive production infrastructure, significant power capacity, and a strategic location with access to major transportation networks, including Chicago O’Hare and Milwaukee Mitchell International airports, freight rail service, and Great Lakes ports.
Nearly $700,000 is available through the Greater Racine County Revolving Loan Fund following recent updates approved by the Racine County Board of Supervisors. The expanded program now supports businesses with a connection to development and operations within Mount Pleasant’s TID #5, home to Foxconn and Microsoft. Whether you’re a Racine County contractor, manufacturer, or supplier looking to grow, or an out-of-county business interested in expanding to Racine County, financing may be available to help support your project.
RCEDC’s 2026 Mid-Year Economic Development Report highlights the progress we’ve made toward our strategic plan goals during the first six months of the year and outlines priorities for the remainder of 2026.
A new housing development proposed by Neumann Companies could bring 34 owner-occupied single-family homes to the former Giese Elementary School site at 5120 Byrd Ave. in Racine. The project aims to create attainable homeownership opportunities for local workers, particularly educators and municipal employees who have faced growing challenges entering today’s housing market.
Racine County continues to experience strong growth in residential development, reflecting increasing demand for housing across the region. According to an article from The Journal Times citing data from the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA), Racine County recorded the second-highest increase in single-family home construction permits in Wisconsin during the first half of 2026.
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! This edition highlights funding programs, entrepreneur opportunities like BizStarts Racine and the 262 Founder Pitch, business success stories, development opportunities, and upcoming events designed to support growth across Racine County.
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.
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.
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.