Site Selection

642,000 SF Manufacturing Campus Available in Sturtevant

Alison HowenSeptember 22, 202606.1K views

A rare large-format manufacturing opportunity is now available in Racine County. The former Cree Lighting headquarters at 9201 Washington Avenue in Sturtevant offers nearly 642,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space on 30 acres, providing companies with a turnkey facility in one of the Midwest’s strongest manufacturing regions. Available immediately, the property combines extensive production infrastructure, significant power capacity, and a strategic location with access to major transportation networks, including Chicago O’Hare and Milwaukee Mitchell International airports, freight rail service, and Great Lakes ports.

Growth Summit Spotlights Rising Housing Demand in Southeast Wisconsin

Alison HowenOctober 29, 202506K views

Major employers such as Amazon, Uline, Haribo, Microsoft, and Eli Lilly are expanding across Racine County and Southeast Wisconsin, creating thousands of new jobs. This rapid growth has put pressure on the housing market, prompting economic development leaders to focus on residential needs alongside traditional commercial development. At the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Racine/Kenosha Growth Summit on Oct. 22, RCEDC’s Executive Director, Jenny Trick, noted that Racine County has added roughly 5,000 multifamily units since 2018.

Southeast Wisconsin Rises as a Hub for Skilled Talent and Growing Industries

Alison HowenSeptember 17, 202506K views

Southeast Wisconsin is gaining national recognition for its strong economy and skilled workforce as traditional industries like manufacturing join emerging sectors such as AI, clean energy, and biohealth. Reports like “Wisconsin: Capturing More Than a Moment” highlight the region’s appeal to global corporations and startups due to its business climate, tax incentives, and access to talent. Major investments, such as Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant, will create hundreds of jobs and boost demand for technical talent.

Southeast Wisconsin’s Water Advantage: A Key Factor in Site Selection

Alison HowenJune 26, 202505.9K views

Water plays a vital role in site selection, especially for industries that depend on it for manufacturing, cooling, cleaning, or agriculture. In the article “Water Resources: Water & Site Selection” by Business Facilities, water access is identified as a key driver of economic development. In Southeast Wisconsin, this essential resource isn’t just plentiful and high quality—it’s a strategic advantage for businesses planning long-term growth.