While many residents choose to live and work in Racine County, our location between two major employment centers, Milwaukee and Chicago, mean that many live outside of Racine County and commute in to work. Similarly, many residents call Racine County home, but choose to commute outside of the county for work.
Commuting is easy thanks to Racine County’s proximity to Milwaukee and Chicago, as well as its access to four major highways, a major interstates (I-94), Amtrak passenger rail services and air services.
In order to attract and retain talent in the region, coordinated resources and programs were designed to connect business with local talent, as well as support businesses talent development and training goals.
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.