Save the date for the KABA & RCEDC Summer Intern Mixer! This event is a great opportunity for local interns and new hires to connect, hear from young professionals, and explore all that Racine and Kenosha have to offer — all while enjoying a summer evening at Petrifying Springs Park.
Starline Roofing, LLC is reaching new heights with the recent acquisition of a commercial property in the Town of Norway, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth. With plans to develop the site into a multi-purpose commercial space, the property will house rental units, storage solutions, and an expanded hub for Starline Roofing’s operations.
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!
Ashley Capital, a national real estate developer with a strong presence in Racine County, plans to invest $440 million in transforming the former South Hills Country Club into a new industrial park in the Village of Caledonia.
Racine County Economic Development Corporation will celebrate its 42th anniversary at the 2025 RCEDC Annual Celebration on May 8, 2025, at the Festival Park in Racine.
Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, Racine County provides businesses with an unmatched opportunity to thrive, thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and the comprehensive support of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). With access to over 2 million skilled workers within a 45-minute commute from Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, and northern Illinois, businesses can tap into a diverse and expansive talent pool.
Racine celebrated a milestone with the ribbon cutting of MALTWORKS, a groundbreaking business incubator and studio space located in the heart of Belle City Square. This innovative space offers flexible options for small businesses, artists, and creators, including shared offices and meeting room subscriptions.
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.
RCEDC’s Business Growth Solutions event brought Racine County’s entrepreneurial spirit to life, drawing over 50 business owners, lenders, and community members for a celebration of local success.
With new construction housing in short supply, nearly any viable location in Racine County is suitable for residential development, particularly areas near I-94, such as Mount Pleasant, which offer proximity to employers and amenities. Stakeholders could also consider creating master-planned communities with varied housing, scenic landscaping, trails, parks, and open spaces.