The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, June 1. This week, Racine County Eye reporter Emma Widmar discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Shannon Sims and Susan Kim. 1. Mulan Creations Widmar and the anchors at TMJ4 started the Racine Roundup off by highlighting this […]
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Business Spotlight: Mulan Creations
RACINE — Mariah Jackson picked up the skill of sewing at Case High School in 2019 and now four years later, she’s running her own business, Mulan Creations. “I learned to sew my sophomore year and after that, I’ve just been sewing ever since,” says Jackson. Mulan Creations is a small business based out of […]
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Kenosha Art Market
The Kenosha Art Market consists of a collection of local artists and craftspeople from a wide variety of disciplines (metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, fiber art, photography, painting, printmaking, and more) offering our original, one-of-a-kind art in the fresh air of Kenosha’s Union Park, every third Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. between June and October. […]
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Hotel Verdant
Settle into the warmth, care and well-being offered in each cozy corner of “Racine’s living room.” Hotel Verdant is downtown’s newest in decades with a passionate vision – one of revitalization, Midwestern hospitality and authenticity. From our welcoming lobby and rooftop garden bar to nature-infused guest rooms & suites, enjoy an authentically sustainable experience in […]
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First Fridays to unveil public art project, feature ‘Police and Pedals’ stunt show on June 2
RACINE — First Fridays will feature the unveiling of this year’s public art project and host the Police and Pedals BMX and FMX stunt show on June 2 in Downtown Racine. The Racine Police Department is working with the Downtown Racine Corporation, which organizes First Fridays, to bring the stunt show to the community. The […]
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Yolanda Coleman of Plush Clothing honored with 2023 SBA Wisconsin Women in Business Champion Award
RACINE — Yolanda Coleman, owner of Plush Clothing on Main Street in Racine, is set to receive the esteemed 2023 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin Women in Business Champion Award, according to an announcement made on Thursday. The award ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m. on May 25 at the BePlush Collective, 300 Main […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Twisted Floors, SC Johnson Aquatic Center, Memorial Day parades
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, May 25. This week, Racine County Eye editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. 1. Twisted Floors Lamoreaux and the anchors at TMJ4 started the Racine Roundup off by chatting about […]
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Mount Pleasant completes land deal with Microsoft for data center campus
MOUNT PLEASANT — Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) has successfully concluded its $50 million land purchase of a 315-acre parcel in the Village of Mount Pleasant. The tech giant intends to establish a data center campus on the site. The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), […]
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Business Spotlight: Twisted Floors
WATERFORD — Don’t get it twisted. Twisted Floors has been a well-established business serving Southeastern Wisconsin for the past six years, but it wasn’t until January 2023 that this family-owned business added a new showroom to serve customers better. Located at 811 Fox Lane, #C, in Waterford, Twisted Floors is ready to fulfill your flooring […]
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Business Spotlight: World of Bridal Anahi
RACINE COUNTY — For 17 years, the Cruz family has operated the World of Bridal Anahi in Racine. It wasn’t until this spring that the family found a new home for their small business in Mount Pleasant. World of Bridal Anahi is a small boutique storefront that offers an elegant and memorable shopping experience in […]
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Business campaign raises its profile for childcare aid in state budget
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 16, 2023 Close to 100 business organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and nonprofits have signed on to a campaign to provide continued supplemental childcare funding in the next state budget, childcare advocates said Monday. “The bottom line is without accessible, high-quality, and affordable child care, attracting and retaining […]
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Business Spotlight: Hotel Verdant
RACINE — The long-awaited reconstruction of what was once known as Zahn’s Department Store is almost completed. In the summer of 2023, the historic building will open as Hotel Verdant, Downtown Racine’s very own sustainable and full-service boutique hotel, at 500 Main St. The hotel is located in the heart of the downtown area, along […]
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Downtown Racine Corporation earns accredited 2023 Main Street America status
RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program, the highest national recognition available to a community revitalizing its downtown district through the Main Street Approach. The Main Street Approach is a community-driven, comprehensive strategy for revitalizing downtowns. It involves the preservation of historic buildings, the promotion […]
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RCEDC to celebrate 40th anniversary at the May 4 Annual Meeting
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. — The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) will be celebrating 40 years of serving Racine County businesses at their Annual Meeting, which is happening on Thursday, May 4 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine. For the past four decades, RCEDC has completed many milestone projects throughout Racine County that will […]
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Emergency Diaper Drive to benefit Bethany Apartment residents on May 6
RACINE — Local businesses, Sporty Girl Accessories and Sew ‘n Save of Racine are coming together again to host another diaper drive. Diapers are urgently needed for the Bethany Apartments, 806 Wisconsin Ave., a local nonprofit organization that assists survivors of domestic abuse and their families. The collection event will take place on May 6 from 10 a.m. to […]