RCEDC’s Staff Sets to Demystify Community Loans
In a 4-part video series RCEDC Staff, Andrea Safedis and Wesley Walsh, explain what who and how community loans, also known as Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), work.
In a 4-part video series RCEDC Staff, Andrea Safedis and Wesley Walsh, explain what who and how community loans, also known as Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), work.
Racine County serves as a central hub for a diverse range of enterprises, including global corporations, family-owned businesses, forward-thinking industry pioneers, and burgeoning startups. With a thriving business community, Racine County provides a conducive environment for manufacturers, logistics companies, and various other ventures.
Racine County stand out as highly attractive locations for businesses seeking to expand operations in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. The region’s combination of robust infrastructure, exceptional transportation capabilities, readily available development sites, and a business-friendly environment creates a unique opportunity for growth and success.
Discover the dynamic future of commercial development in Racine County through three remarkable projects that epitomize innovation and prosperity.
RCEDC investor and long-time Racine-based company SC Johnson recently opened the Blue Paradox, an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis.
Racine County, RCEDC, local municipalities, and partnering developers have taken the initiative to meet the housing needs head-on. Because of this comprehensive collaboration, Racine County has experienced a steady increase in housing development.
In an article recently released by the Milwaukee Business Journal, the City of Racine’s Summit Packaging Systems was listed in the pop 5 tax credits awards in southeast Wisconsin as they received $500,000 towards their $25 million building expansion, expected to create 125 jobs.
The Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project is creating 33 new townhomes, providing affordable homeownership opportunities to qualified buyers. Construction by KGI Construction Group LLC is now underway. The new homes are adjacent to the new $68 million King Center campus, which includes a health clinic, public health department, and recreation space. Check out the “Lincoln-King Neighborhood Development” video for an inside look at the project’s latest progress.
On June 4, 2025, community leaders, developers, and industry professionals gathered at Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center in Sturtevant for the NAIOP Wisconsin Municipal Showcase featuring Racine County. Presented by Scherrer Construction and hosted in partnership with RCEDC and NAIOP Wisconsin, the event highlighted Racine County’s development momentum. A panel of municipal leaders shared updates on major projects, infrastructure improvements, and strategies to attract business and talent.
A $39.4 million Racine incentive to transform the Regency Mall property gained a final city approval this week, marking another step toward developer Hull Property Group bringing a new grocery superstore and apartments.