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EVENT: Racine County Continuous Improvement Roundtable – Session 2

Alison HowenFebruary 5, 202601.4K views

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.

Navigating Change: Strategies for Modern Leaders

Alison HowenJanuary 22, 202601.2K views

Change is happening faster than ever due to economic shifts, workforce expectations, technology, budget pressures, and community needs. In this Living As A Leader session, hosted by RCEDC and RAMAC, participants will gain practical tools for navigating change while supporting those impacted by it. Grounded in real change across Racine County, the session explores both the business need for change and the human responses that can make it challenging—while serving as an introductory, teaser event for the Emerging Leader Series, designed to help attendees learn more about the full leadership development experience.

EVENT: QuickBooks Training Series, Session 3: Balance It Out

Alison HowenJanuary 20, 202601.2K views

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.

EVENT: Racine County Continuous Improvement Roundtable

Alison HowenDecember 16, 202501.4K views

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.

Community Loan Funded for The Foxville Gallery

Alison HowenDecember 12, 202505.8K views

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.

Global Manufacturer GZ PrintPak Invests $7.1M in New Mount Pleasant Facility

Alison HowenDecember 11, 202501.5K views

GZ PrintPak, part of Czech-based GZ Media, has selected Mount Pleasant for its U.S. manufacturing expansion. The company is investing $7.1 million in a 69,000 sq. ft. facility to produce fully recyclable luxury paper bags, creating 40 new jobs. Future plans include adding collapsible and rigid box production, co-packing services, and exploring additional printing capabilities.

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

Alison HowenNovember 21, 202501.2K views

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.

Microsoft Invests in the Community: Building More than A Data Center

Alison HowenNovember 18, 202501.4K views

Microsoft joined the Village of Mount Pleasant in 2023 and is building two datacenters that will support the company’s global cloud operations. Alongside construction, Microsoft is making meaningful investments that benefit Racine County residents, students, and the environment.

BizStarts Racine’s 3rd Cohort Reaches Graduation Milestone

Alison HowenNovember 17, 202501.4K views

Nine Racine County entrepreneurs celebrated their graduation from the BizStarts Racine program on October 9, 2025, at Gateway Technical College’s iMET Center—marking the completion of another successful cohort. Presented by RCEDC in partnership with the BizStarts Institute, this year-long program supports aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into sustainable businesses.

RCEDC’s Leadership Council Explores Career Connections for Young Talent in Racine County

Alison HowenOctober 29, 202501.4K views

At the October 14, 2025, RCEDC Leadership Council meeting, local educators in a panel discussion highlighted how Racine County high schools are equipping students for future careers and fostering connections with area employers.