Business Expansion

Partnership Drives New Saputo Facility in Caledonia

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc., one of the largest dairy processors in the world, has expanded its footprint in Wisconsin with the opening of a new 311,000-square-foot cold storage and distribution facility in Caledonia Corporate Park. The $59 million investment will create 160 new jobs over the next three years, strengthening Saputo’s operations in the Midwest. Earlier this summer, RCEDC joined Saputo leadership, project partners, and community leaders for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Southeast Wisconsin’s Water Advantage: A Key Factor in Site Selection

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Water plays a vital role in site selection, especially for industries that depend on it for manufacturing, cooling, cleaning, or agriculture. In the article “Water Resources: Water & Site Selection” by Business Facilities, water access is identified as a key driver of economic development. In Southeast Wisconsin, this essential resource isn’t just plentiful and high quality—it’s a strategic advantage for businesses planning long-term growth.

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Continental Properties to Boost Housing in Mount Pleasant

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Continental Properties is moving forward with plans for a 280-unit apartment complex in Mount Pleasant at 13117 Spring Street. The 16-acre site has been rezoned to accommodate multi-family housing, aligning with the Village’s growth strategy. This new development will provide much-needed housing as demand continues to outpace supply in the area.

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REYEMED TECHNICAL SERVICES GROWS WITH RCEDC SUPPORT

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After a distinguished 30+ year career in machining and technical services, Victor (Vic) DeMeyer is embarking on a new chapter as the owner of Reyemed Technical Services (RTS) in Burlington. Specializing in precision CNC manufacturing, solid modeling design, and reverse engineering, RTS has state-of-the-art machinery and software to serve area manufacturers.

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MALTWORKS Opens Business Incubator and Studio Space

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Racine celebrated a milestone with the ribbon cutting of MALTWORKS, a groundbreaking business incubator and studio space located in the heart of Belle City Square. This innovative space offers flexible options for small businesses, artists, and creators, including shared offices and meeting room subscriptions.

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Spanky’s Sports Bar & Grill Expands Thanks to RCEDC and SBA 504 Financing

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In 2018, after a full kitchen renovation, Spanky’s began serving their now-famous thin-crust pizza, which, along with other homemade favorites, helped cement their reputation as a neighborhood staple. By 2020, the Allens purchased the property they had been leasing, but demand soon outgrew the space. With carryout orders booming and long wait times becoming common, a larger facility became essential to meet growing demand and streamline operations.

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Baking Bird Soars with RCEDC and Local Matching Grant Support

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Melissa Poeschel, with nearly 20 years of baking experience, founded Baking Bird and launched her bakery company in her home. With growing success, she and her husband Chris decided to expand their business into a commercial space in downtown Union Grove. In June 2022, Baking Bird opened and offered from-scratch baked goods like bagels, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.

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