Join the Get Set Summit on October 18–19 at New Omega Church in Racine for two days of hands-on resources designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are. Attendees will have access to workshops, business banking resources, professional headshots, on-site LLC filing assistance, and more.
The 262 Founder Pitch brings together entrepreneurs, regional leaders, economic development organizations, and higher education partners to spotlight the innovative companies emerging across Southeast Wisconsin. On November 10, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Kenosha Innovation Center, 13 startup finalists will take the stage to showcase their companies, build connections, and compete across three categories highlighting innovation and community impact.
RCEDC’s 2026 Mid-Year Economic Development Report highlights the progress we’ve made toward our strategic plan goals during the first six months of the year and outlines priorities for the remainder of 2026.
The Village of Mount Pleasant has launched a new Small Business Retention and Expansion Program to strengthen connections with local businesses and support their long-term success. The initiative is focused on businesses with 500 or fewer employees and is designed to help owners access resources, share feedback, and connect with organizations that can assist with growth and expansion.
Learn practical marketing strategies to reach more customers and grow your business. Join Jen Adamski, founder of Klario, for a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses strengthen their digital marketing. Learn how to identify and reach your ideal audience, create engaging content, and leverage AI tools to save time and boost results.
In this hands-on session, you’ll elevate your bookkeeping skills by learning payroll setup, sales tax, inventory and time tracking, project management, and how to use tags, classes, and apps for deeper business insights.
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.
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.
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.
On November 12, 2025, Southeast Wisconsin’s top entrepreneurs gathered at the Kenosha Innovation Center for the Pitch Perfect Competition, showcasing the region’s brightest startup talent from Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties. The event highlighted innovative ideas and fostered collaboration across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.