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Discover the dynamic future of commercial development in Racine County through three remarkable projects that epitomize innovation and prosperity.
RCEDC investor and long-time Racine-based company SC Johnson recently opened the Blue Paradox, an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis.
Racine County, RCEDC, local municipalities, and partnering developers have taken the initiative to meet the housing needs head-on. Because of this comprehensive collaboration, Racine County has experienced a steady increase in housing development.
In an article recently released by the Milwaukee Business Journal, the City of Racine's Summit Packaging Systems was listed in the pop 5 tax credits awards in southeast Wisconsin as they received $500,000 towards their $25 million building expansion, expected to create 125 jobs.
A $39.4 million Racine incentive to transform the Regency Mall property gained a final city approval this week, marking another step toward developer Hull Property Group bringing a new grocery superstore and apartments.
J. Jeffers & Co., in partnership with City of Racine Mayor, Cory Mason, and CG Schmidt construction, celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the fourth phase of the catalytic transformation of Racine’s historic home to the former Horlick Malted Milk complex at 2100 Northwestern Avenue.
Racine County, RCEDC, local municipalities, and partnering developers have taken the initiative to meet the housing needs head-on. Because of this comprehensive collaboration, Racine County is experiencing a much-needed increase in housing development, leading to over 3,600 additional housing units in Racine County.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Feb. 17 for the Breakwater 233 Apartments, a 202-unit apartment building to be constructed at 233 Lake Avenue in the City of Racine, Wis.
After renting offices and working from home for a year, Attorney David Patton, owner of Patton Law Office - a boutique law firm serving Racine and Kenosha Counties - purchased and renovated the building at 1636 Taylor Ave in Racine, Wis.
If you’re a City of Racine resident age 18+ and are ready to start a career in the construction and building trades, for a limited time, you can receive FREE pre-apprenticeship training and a $1,500 City Scholarship to help you pay the bills while you get trained.
The William – one of the former Horlick Manufacturing buildings historically renovated into modern urban multifamily housing by J. Jeffers & Co. – was recently awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).The William, part of the…
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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.
INVESTMENT LEVELS
GOLD
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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