Racine County

During the next several years, nearly 1 million square feet of industrial development is planned for the DeBack Farms Business Park in the Village of Caledonia. Scannell Properties, headquartered in Indianapolis, plans to develop a 65-acre site in the park over three phases. A General Mills warehouse and distribution center is planned to occupy the first building.

RCEDC’s most recent Zero Loan Program recipients, Terri and Michael Bannon, owners of Razor Sharp Fitness, used the funds to purchase new fitness equipment, which they anticipate will increase memberships and alleviate the effects from the pandemic.

The Build Your Own Business program helps entrepreneurs open a storefront location for 3 – 5 months in downtown Union Grove. Business owners receive assistance in finding a store front location, business and marketing plan assistance from the SBDC at UW Parkside, and access to a $500 grant upon signing a lease of no less than 3 months and no more than 5 months.

In 2020, new residents and businesses continued to choose Racine County, taking advantage of its location in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. John Crimmings, General Sales Manager of First Weber Real Estate in Racine, believes outside companies are discovering the advantages of doing business here, which attracts home buyers – leading to a future of “a pretty robust real estate market.”

While more new housing development is planned, check out Racine County’s recent activity.

In partnership with AEO, Fiserv is pleased to announce the Fiserv Back2Business Grants for Small Business Program, which will award funding to Black- and minority-owned businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 and social unrest.

Over the span of another year, Foxconn has achieved several milestones thanks to the dedication and resolve of our workforce. We are
proud that amid global uncertainty and an economic downturn, Foxconn has demonstrated a commitment to making business work in Wisconsin.

Open for Business We are offering all Racine County businesses a FREE mapping and listing tool…

Living As A Leader invites you to join the Public Leadership Development Series beginning this Spring.

RCEDC would like to congratulate the eight Racine County businesses awarded as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) We’re All Innovating contest.

The contest was created by the WEDC to recognize and promote the creative ways startups and small businesses are adapting to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With tax payments projected at approximately $5 million for 2020, Foxconn will become the largest taxpayer, not only in the Village of Mount Pleasant, but in all of Racine County.