Financial Resource

The City of Racine houses many businesses in a variety of industries, serving its residents and the surrounding communities. However, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic were severe and required creative, flexible solutions to ensure the retention of these valuable assets in the City.

We’re All In Small Business Grant – Phase 2 makes CARES Act funding available to Wisconsin small businesses that were unable to apply for Phase 1 of the program. And, it makes additional funds available to companies that were awarded Phase 1 grants.

Boasting record-low interest rates fixed for 25 years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 program remains a great financing tool for growing businesses. Aaron and Jennifer Sloma, co-owners of Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza took advantage of the program and introduced another Wisconsin location to their expanding portfolio.

This program allows for structures that have owner occupied businesses within the boundaries of the TID district to apply for up to $75,000 in forgivable loans for building improvements such as façade upgrades, signage, landscaping and even interior
improvements.

Racine County, WI – First funded by Racine County in 2004, the Matching Grant Program (MGP) focuses on supporting…

Community State Bank Senior Vice President, Steve Donovan and Market President, Nick Borth interview President of…

More than 26,000 businesses have already applied for the $2,500 grants MADISON, June 24, 2020 –…

10 RACINE COUNTY BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE $5,000 EACH STURTEVANT, WI (June 2020) – Andis Foundation is proud to partner…