Development News

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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Racine County Industrial Sector: Market Insights

The availability of Class A speculative inventory ensures a quick speed to delivery for tenants. The continued development activity demonstrates confidence with our industrial development partners in Racine County. Manufacturers further benefit from Racine County’s strategic location between Milwaukee and Chicago along the I-94 corridor.

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Hotel Verdant: Award-Winning Leader in Sustainability and Development in Downtown Racine​

Since opening its doors last August, downtown Racine’s newest hotel, Hotel Verdant by Dominion Properties, has garnered multiple awards for quality, sustainability, and economic development. Housed in the historic Zahn’s Department Store building, a beloved local landmark since 1898, Hotel Verdant combines sustainable design and operations with exceptional customer service and genuine Midwestern hospitality, deeply embedding itself within the Racine community.

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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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