Talent

EVENT: 2026 Racine and Kenosha County Summer Intern Mixer

A summer internship is more than just work — it’s about building connections and enjoying the community!

Help your interns make the most of their time in the Racine-Kenosha area by encouraging them to attend this year’s Intern Mixer.

This fun event will connect local interns and new hires while showcasing the amenities and experiences that make our region a great place to live and work.

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Growth Summit Spotlights Rising Housing Demand in Southeast Wisconsin

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.

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

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.

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Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment Campaign

RCEDC partnered with local companies to develop, implement and manage a digital advertising campaign, targeting primarily qualified audiences in Northern Illinois. The campaign delivers messages of high quality of life and career opportunities with the goal of bringing more people to Racine County to meet the talent needs of our employers.

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Talent Pathway Planning

As the Great Resignation puts retention at the top of everyone’s to-do list, one thing employers may overlook is the importance of internal career growth. This workshop takes a holistic approach to meet both the needs of the individual as well as the needs of the organization.

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