Kenosha, WI – The Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition will spotlight the region’s top entrepreneurial talent on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). This event is a collaborative effort by the economic development organizations of Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to elevate and invest in promising startups shaping Wisconsin’s innovation economy.
This year-long program has been successful for many years in Milwaukee and now BizStarts will be available in the City of Racine. Join us on September 4, 2025 at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant.
Local entrepreneurs are gaining essential tools and guidance through BizStarts Racine, a year-long business development program launched by RCEDC. Modeled after the successful BizStarts Milwaukee initiative, the program is designed to help individuals start or grow their businesses through a blend of expert-led education, personalized mentoring, and hands-on consulting.
This year-long program has been successful for many years in Milwaukee and now BizStarts will be available in the City of Racine. Join us on September 5th at Racine’s Gateway Technical College!
The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) launched the BizStarts Racine program on September 5, 2024, bringing Milwaukee’s BizStarts Institute’s proven success to the Racine community. This year-long program is designed for individuals looking to start or grow their businesses, offering comprehensive support through education, mentoring, and consulting.
Join RCEDC’s BizStarts Racine Program as a mentor and guide the next generation of entrepreneurs. You’ll offer skill-specific support and hands-on guidance to help entrepreneurs overcome their biggest challenges.
RCEDC staff and Leadership Council welcomes entrepreneurs and business professional to discuss what resources are available to help turn your idea into a successful business.
Entrepreneurial Training Program (in-person) ETP is an intensive business-planning training program that focuses on helping you complete a comprehensive “rough draft” of your business plan in the form of a written workbook.
Learn about important startup business topics like law, lending and accounting on your own time. Check out the short videos in the Start in Wisconsin toolbox.
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