MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin (BBB) are warning businesses about solicitations designed to look like invoices arriving through postal mail and being reported to both DFI and BBB from “WI Certificate Service.” The solicitation is designed to look like it is from […]
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Racine County launches incentive program for businesses to locate in Union Grove
UNION GROVE – Racine County officials will pay entrepreneurs to open businesses in the village’s downtown, according to a city press release. The Racine County Economic Development Corporation will offer up to $500 to business owners who sign a lease between three and five months in the downtown area. They will also receive assistance for […]
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Business Spotlight: Social on Sixth
An event space is opening in the downtown Racine area called Social on Sixth. Located at 324 6th Street, Joan Roehre will open the business to provide the area with a space to collaborate. Social on Sixth is bringing new life to a monumental building in Racine. Roehre is looking to build on that. With […]
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New leadership appointments at Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health has announced the leadership team for its new Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, which is scheduled to open in Q1 2022, and Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, effective immediately: Lisa Just, MS, FACHE, has been named president of Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Just will transition from her role as […]
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Tips for Creating a Waste Management Plan
When you are a business that produces high amounts of hazardous waste, the responsibility will fall on you to ensure its proper disposal. This process can be extremely difficult without the help of a waste management plan. There are many important steps though when it comes to creating one. Learn some tips for creating a […]
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Advocate Aurora opens health center
RACINE – Advocate Aurora has opened a new health center near Regency Mall, the company said. The new location, which offers lab and x-ray services for the time being, is located in Pier One Imports’ former site in a strip mall located across Green Bay Road from the Regency, the press release said. The company […]
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Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC offers help to people battling mental health issues
Co-support group facilitators Lynelle Saunders and Luann Simpson experienced first-hand the power of peer support. After many years working with and supporting people with mental illness their passion for making peer support services available to everyone led them to open Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC. Compassionate Peer Support and Training (CPSAT) is dedicated to […]
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Business Spotlight: Chit Chaat
The talk of the town is that Chit Chaat, 550 State Street. Pakistani dishes aren’t always easy to find in Southeastern Wisconsin, but now that Chit Chaat is on the map, you don’t have to look any further. Owners Junaid and Angela Shafique are sharing a piece of their life with those who are looking to […]
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Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations
DOWNTOWN RACINE – Celebrate Downtown Racine at the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The presentation agenda will consist of the State of the Downtown address and the announcement of 2020’s Downtown Achievement winners. Some of the highlights during the address […]
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SC Johnson Professional Announces Top 10 Finalists in Happy Hands Contest
SC Johnson Professional revealed the finalists of this year’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest, which promotes the importance of handwashing and sanitizing at school. From a germ-busting soap dispenser to a rocket ship “blasting off” germs into space, the public can now choose their favorite soap dispenser design by K-12 students across the U.S. View […]
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Business Spotlight: Ramen Racine
A new small business in town is packed with flavor. What started as a pop-up restaurant is now making a permanent home on the south side of the city. Ramen Racine, 2920 Taylor Ave, is now operating out of the kitchen at Blue Bear. You don’t have to worry about missing out on your favorite […]
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Business Spotlight: Quirky Cookies
Quirky Cookies is one local teacher’s dream coming to life. Tammy Vallone-Seaberg was an educator at both Racine Unified School District and Kenosha Unified School District. As a retiree, she’s transformed her house into her own cookie business. Vallone-Seaberg has been a lifelong baker, but she has the COVID-19 pandemic to thank for kickstarting her […]
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NEW SPECTRUM STORE NOW OPEN IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Mount Pleasant. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the Racine area a convenient option for adding or managing their Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile, or Voice services. “Our Spectrum stores team is here to help our local customers who need support in getting […]
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Cottage Food Laws and Home Bakery Businesses
Even before the pandemic forced people to work from home, many were already thinking about home-based skills they could turn into businesses. One that comes immediately to mind is baking. Learn about cottage food laws and home bakery businesses. What Are Cottage Food Laws To protect consumers from food-borne illnesses, the production and sale of […]
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Certifications You Need To Work in a Warehouse
There are many job opportunities available in warehouses. This is because a functional warehouse requires various departments to work in tandem day-in and day-out. While this is a great working environment, you’ll need to earn certifications for some key roles. To help you get started on the right foot, this list will detail the common […]
