Racine County’s central location, provides local businesses access to quality talent from across Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Attracting and retaining a quality workforce is key to the success of our local business community. For over 35 years RCEDC has worked closely with Racine County and our local communities to facilitate business growth and development.
For more information and assistance, contact RCEDC’s Economic Development Specialist:
RCEDC and our partners maintain a variety of coordinated resources and programs designed to support businesses’ talent attraction, retention, and development efforts.
24 technical schools, colleges and universities with 125,000 students enrolled each year.
Strategic plan led by Racine County leverages government, education, and business expertise to meet existing and future talent needs.
RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base by supporting business expansions and providing employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2024, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 71 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $749 million in expansion projects and/or new developments. RCEDC’s Loan Committee and Board of Directors approved $9.7 million in loans and $136,120 in grants to facilitate this private investment.
- Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
- Discounted admission to all RCEDC events
- Support RCEDC’s mission
- Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
- Highlight your company as a preferred resource