Business Community

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.
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    Industry Clusters

    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.

    POWER, CONTROL & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

    2,200 engineering graduates in Southeastern Wisconsin annually.

    World Water Hub

    Epicenter for freshwater research, innovation and business development.

    FOOD INDUSTRIES​

    #1 concentration of workers in the food industry.​

    PACKAGING & LOGISTICS

    Industry leaders recognize Racine’s central location
    and transportation advantages.

    Leading Employers

    CompanyIndustryMunicipality
    Racine Unified School DistrictEducationCaledonia, Elmwood Park, Racine, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, Sturtevant, Wind Point
    S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.ManufacturingRacine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant
    Ascension All Saints HospitalHealthcareMt. Pleasant, Racine
    Advocate Aurora (Burlington and Greater Racine)HealthcareCity of Burlington
    CNH IndustrialManufacturingRacine, Mount Pleasant
    InSinkEratorManufacturingRacine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant
    City of RacineGovernmentCity of Racine
    CREE Lighting ManufacturingVillage of Sturtevant
    Racine CountyGovernmentRacine
    Andis CompanyManufacturingVillage of Sturtevant
    Twin DiscManufacturingCity of Racine
    Modine Manufacturing Co.ManufacturingCity of Racine
    Nestle USAFood ManufacturingCity of Burlington
    Source: D&B Hoovers, Milwaukee Business Journal Book of List, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Racine County Businesses

    INVEST IN RCEDC

    RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and by supporting business expansions, provide employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2022, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 105 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $289 million in private investment and $124 million in new construction. 

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      INVESTMENT LEVELS

      GOLD

      $2,000+
      • Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
      • Support RCEDC’s mission
      • Discounted admission to all RCEDC Events
      • Listing of your company on RCEDC’s Website
      • Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
      • Highlight your company as a preferred resource
      • Eligible to serve on RCEDC's leadership board
      Gold Investors

      SILVER

      $1,000
      • Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
      • Support RCEDC’s mission
      • Discounted admission to all RCEDC Events
      • Listing of your company on RCEDC’s Website
      • Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
      • Highlight your company as a preferred resource
      • Eligible to serve on RCEDC's leadership board
      Silver Investors

      BRONZE

      $500
      • Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
      • Support RCEDC’s mission
      • Discounted admission to all RCEDC Events
      • Listing of your company on RCEDC’s Website
      • Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
      • Highlight your company as a preferred resource
      • Eligible to serve on RCEDC's leadership board
      Bronze Investors

      CORE

      $200
      • Tax-deductible contribution (RCEDC is a 501C(3) org.)
      • Support RCEDC’s mission
      • Discounted admission to all RCEDC Events
      • Listing of your company on RCEDC’s Website
      • Marketing of your company to RCEDC prospects
      • Highlight your company as a preferred resource
      • Eligible to serve on RCEDC's leadership board
      Core Investors

      Reduced Equity Requirements

      Reduced Interest Rates

      Flexible Loan Terms

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