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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.

December 2025 Development Newsletter

Alison HowenDecember 15, 202508.6K views

Located along I-94, in the fast-growing corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee, Racine County is the ideal place to live, work and do business. Check out the latest development insights, news, and resources in this edition of the RCEDC Development Newsletter.

Community Loan Funded for The Foxville Gallery

Alison HowenDecember 12, 202506K 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, 202501.7K 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.

November 2025 RCEDC Newsletter

Alison HowenNovember 24, 2025010K views

Discover the latest economic development news happening in Racine County! Some features from this edition include Microsoft’s investment in the community, RCEDC’s Leadership Council exploring career connections for young talent, BizStarts Racine’s third cohort graduation, and more.

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, 202501.8K 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, 202501.5K 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.

Community Loan Funded for Smallman Tools & Equipment

Alison HowenNovember 4, 202506K views

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.

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

Alison HowenOctober 29, 202501.5K 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.