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EVENT: Racine County Continuous Improvement Roundtable

The Continuous Improvement Roundtable (CIRT), a partnership between RAMAC and RCEDC, is designed for manufacturing managers and team leads who drive quality and continuous improvement. Facilitated by WMEP, this 6-month series meets on the 3rd Thursday every other month beginning in January, offering a space for Racine County manufacturers to exchange best practices, discuss challenges, and explore new strategies. Each session features peer-to-peer learning through guided discussions and facility tours that provide practical, hands-on insights.

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EVENT: QuickBooks Training Series, Session 2: Money In, Money Out

Get confident with your day-to-day bookkeeping. Join CLA for the second session of our QuickBooks Online Training Series, presented by RCEDC and RAMAC, on January 22, 2026, 5–6:30 PM at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center auditorium. This session covers managing customers and vendors, invoicing, payments, bills, and bank feeds, with hands-on practice in entering and matching transactions.

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Pitch Perfect 2025 Ignites Momentum for Local Startups

On November 12, 2025, Southeast Wisconsin’s top entrepreneurs gathered at the Kenosha Innovation Center for the Pitch Perfect Competition, showcasing the region’s brightest startup talent from Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties. The event highlighted innovative ideas and fostered collaboration across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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EVENT: QuickBooks Training Series, Session 1: Set Up for Success

Join CLA for the first session of our QuickBooks Online Training Series, presented by RCEDC and RAMAC, on October 23, 5–6:30 PM at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center auditorium. This kickoff session will help you choose the right plan, set up your books, and build a strong foundation for success in QuickBooks Online. Interactive walkthroughs and live Q&A will ensure you leave ready to put QBO into action.

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PAST EVENT: Racine and Kenosha County Student Community Tour

Join us for an insightful discussion on the vital connection between accessibility, transportation, and talent retention. Featuring Trevor Jung, the Transit & Mobility Director for the City of Racine, alongside Valerie Hoff from Commute with Enterprise, this event will explore innovative transportation solutions that can help organizations attract and retain top talent.

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EVENT: Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect Competition

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.

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