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.
The City of Racine and its Community Development Authority (“City”) is pleased to announce this offering of a key downtown development site consisting of approximately 1.63 acres of developable land (“Site”). The City considers the Site an asset to the economic growth of the City. Located on Lake Avenue, the Site has significant development value with incredible unobstructed lakefront views. It is within walking distance to Festival Park, Main Street, and the broader downtown Racine district.
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.
In this hands-on session, you’ll elevate your bookkeeping skills by learning payroll setup, sales tax, inventory and time tracking, project management, and how to use tags, classes, and apps for deeper business insights.
CSAL Developers, LLC has acquired the Tichigan Lakes Hilltop Pub and Eatery in the Town of Waterford and will reestablish the longtime restaurant as Anchor & Ale. Led by Chad Schmidt and Andrew Luebke, the project introduces a new operating entity that will lease the property and restore the nearly 70-year-old establishment to its roots as a family-friendly, supper club-style destination. The revitalized restaurant will feature a full dinner menu, cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere designed to reconnect with the community and rebuild its customer base. The project was supported through a partnership between RCEDC and Community State Bank, utilizing a Community Loan to advance the turnaround and long-term success of the property.
Hyperion Holdings Inc. has purchased an industrial building at 1800 Clark St. and 1825 Holborn St. in Racine to establish its first brick-and-mortar headquarters. Founded in 2022 by Sam Wahlen and Garrin Horwitz, the Sturtevant-based firm provides full-service residential property management, brokerage, and construction support for single-family and small multifamily investors across southeastern Wisconsin, using a technology-driven platform to streamline operations and reduce costs. The project was supported through a partnership between RCEDC and Advia Credit Union, which helped secure a Community Loan for the expansion.
Join CLA for the third session of the QuickBooks Training Series, presented by RCEDC and RAMAC, and keep your books accurate while making your financial reports meaningful. This hands-on workshop for business owners, bookkeepers, and finance professionals will cover reconciling accounts, fixing discrepancies, and understanding key reports like the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. You’ll also practice customizing, exporting, and using reports to make smarter business decisions with interactive exercises such as reconciling a sample bank statement and generating key reports.
The Foxville Gallery is a new contemporary art gallery coming to downtown Burlington, owned and operated by artist and entrepreneur Amy Lynn Ross. The gallery will spotlight professional artists with a strong focus on Wisconsin-based talent through rotating exhibitions, while the second floor of the property at 525 N. Pine Street will offer a unique gallery-inspired Airbnb experience known as The Fox on Pine. This project was made possible through the partnership between RCEDC and Community State Bank, working with lender Ben Bruno, AVP Business Banker, to secure a Community Loan that helped bring this creative vision to life.
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.
Smallman Tools & Equipment, founded by Nick Smalley, has acquired a commercial property at 732 S. Pine Street in Burlington to support the company’s continued growth. After launching the business in 2023 and transitioning from a mobile tool distributor to an independent supplier serving customers across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Smalley is expanding retail, online, and mobile sales operations while creating a centralized hub for inventory and administration. The project was supported through a partnership between RCEDC and Community State Bank, utilizing a Community Loan to help position the business for long-term success and expansion.