Compassionate Corner is taking the next step in its growth by acquiring a property in Burlington, expanding its services from daytime programming to residential care. This loan is another partnership between Bank CMG and RCEDC. To finance the company’s property acquisition, RCEDC worked with Jake Stilling of Bank CMG.
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.
Since 2015, RestoreMore, Inc. has provided homeowners and businesses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin with dependable restoration services following fire, water, and mold damage. Founded by Steve Schiele, the company offers 24/7 emergency response along with a comprehensive range of restoration solutions, including fire and smoke damage repair, water damage restoration, mold remediation, and professional cleaning services.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! This edition features a message from RCEDC’s Executive Director Jenny Trick on the upcoming IMPACT 2026 Annual Meeting, highlights available community loan programs for growing businesses, news of a global EV battery supplier investing in Mount Pleasant, and more.
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.
Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! Some features from this edition include a message from RCEDC’s Executive Director, Jenny Trick, a Racine County Economic Snapshot, Microsoft’s continued expansion of the data center campus in Mount Pleasant, and more.