SC Johnson exhibit ‘The Blue Paradox’ opens at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
RCEDC investor and long-time Racine-based company SC Johnson recently opened the Blue Paradox, an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis.
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.
J. Jeffers & Co., in partnership with City of Racine Mayor, Cory Mason, and CG Schmidt construction, celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the fourth phase of the catalytic transformation of Racine’s historic home to the former Horlick Malted Milk complex at 2100 Northwestern Avenue.
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 is experiencing a much-needed increase in housing development, leading to over 3,600 additional housing units in Racine County.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Feb. 17 for the Breakwater 233 Apartments, a 202-unit apartment building to be constructed at 233 Lake Avenue in the City of Racine, Wis.
If you’re a City of Racine resident age 18+ and are ready to start a career in the construction and building trades, for a limited time, you can receive FREE pre-apprenticeship training and a $1,500 City Scholarship to help you pay the bills while you get trained.