Business Expansion

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

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

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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9th Annual Real Estate Showcase

Lee & Associates of Illinois and Cushman & Wakefield Boerke of Wisconsin in partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) held its 9th annual Real Estate Showcase on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Gateway Technical College iMET Center in Sturtevant, WI.

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July 2024 RCEDC Newsletter

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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March 2024 Development Newsletter

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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March 2024 RCEDC Newsletter

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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