RCEDC Leadership Council hosted an Empowering Entrepreneurs Event

The RCEDC Leadership Council held its July meeting, invited the public to attend, and convened a panel of entrepreneurs and service providers to share insights regarding available small business resources. Because RCEDC's 2023 Strategic Plan includes a goal to determine what additional support may be needed to enhance the entrepreneurial environment in Racine County, an invited panel of experts assisted with this effort.

The panelists shared their journeys from concept to launch and noted that they were unaware of all of the programs available in Racine County. They further indicated that unless service providers better promote their programs, businesses may not know they exist. Additionally, the panelists suggested that current resources may need to be expanded or new programs added to meet the needs of future and existing business owners.  

To promote existing service providers and resources, RCEDC created a new entrepreneurial resource hub that lists service providers, programs offered, and contact information. This information can be accessed following the link below.

Did you know Microsoft Corporation recently announced a plan to invest $1 billion in Racine County, Wis. to build a new data center? They will occupy a 315-acre parcel of the Wisconsin Innovation Park in the Village of Mount Pleasant.

A few critical aspects that companies consider when choosing Racine County are the robust infrastructure, shovel-ready sites, and business-friendly environment.

RCEDC recently launched a robust online platform to help commercial real estate professionals better understand the development opportunities in Racine County.

Business Lending Partners, a leading Certified Development Company in Wisconsin, proudly announces the successful utilization of the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program by four franchises – fueling their growth, creating jobs, and fostering economic development in the state.

Franchises include Culver's, Scooter's Coffee, Dairy Queen, and Schlotzsky's. Bank partners include Farmers State Bank, Community State Bank, Bank Five Nine, and Bank of Luxemburg.

The goal of the Greater Racine County initiative is to meet the talent needs of our employers by promoting Racine County's assets and available career opportunities. Racine County has so many success stories to share about recently recruited talent.  We share these stories by creating and delivering digital advertising messages to professionals currently working or residing in Northern Illinois.



With the financial support of several local manufacturing companies, RCEDC recently completed three more videos showcasing career opportunities at Modine, Spee Dee Packaging, and Twin Disc. To learn more about this effort, follow the link the below.