A hub for global and family-owned firms, innovative industry leaders and start-up companies, manufacturers and logistics businesses, Racine County offers a welcoming and robust business community. Businesses in Racine County enjoy the advantages of proximity to Chicago and Milwaukee, and access to the more than 1 million workers within the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, without the high cost of doing business there.
Companies are investing and creating jobs in Racine County.
More than 47,00 businesses call southeast Wisconsin home, including long-time legacy and advanced manufacturing, cutting-edge technology and e-commerce companies. In order to attract and retain talent in the region, coordinated resources and programs connect business with local talent and support businesses’ workforce development and training goals.
2,200 engineering graduates in Southeastern Wisconsin annually.
Epicenter for freshwater research, innovation and business development.
#1 concentration of workers in the food industry.
Industry leaders recognize Racine’s central location
and transportation advantages.
| Company | Industry | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Racine Unified School District | Education | Caledonia, Elmwood Park, Racine, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, Sturtevant, Wind Point |
| S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Manufacturing | Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant |
| Ascension All Saints Hospital | Healthcare | Mt. Pleasant, Racine |
| Advocate Aurora (Burlington and Greater Racine) | Healthcare | City of Burlington |
| CNH Industrial | Manufacturing | Racine, Mount Pleasant |
| InSinkErator | Manufacturing | Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant |
| CREE Lighting | Manufacturing | Village of Sturtevant |
| City of Racine | Government | City of Racine |
| Racine County | Government | Racine |
| Foxconn Industrial Internet | Manufacturing | Racine, Mount Pleasant |
| Andis Company | Manufacturing | Village of Sturtevant |
| BRP | Manufacturing | Village of Sturtevant |
| Twin Disc | Manufacturing | City of Racine |
| Modine Manufacturing Co. | Manufacturing | City of Racine |
| Nestle USA | Food Manufacturing | City of Burlington |
| Source: D&B Hoovers, Milwaukee Business Journal Book of List, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development | ||
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 2023, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 64 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $1.36 billion in private investment and $1.05 billion in new construction.
