Batteries Plus was originally founded in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1988. They are the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob, and phone repair franchise. A new location has opened its doors in Burlington, Wisconsin at 1066 Milwaukee Ave. The Batteries Plus located in Burlington is owned and operated by local residents Joe Szymanski […]
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Business Spotlight: Circus Seed Flowers
Laura Gillespie, a Waterford resident, takes a creative twist with her family farm and floral business. She had a seed of inspiration and is now growing a business from it. Circus Seed Flowers, 28527 Washington Avenue. Gillespie sustainably grows perennials, annuals, biennial flowers, and herbs on her farm. Before this farm became a business in 2020, […]
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Business Spotlight: Barnwood & Birch
Farmhouse decor, antiques, and handmade signs are definitely trending and fit well in any Wisconsin home. Barnwood & Birch is a small, local, women-owned company based out of Union Grove, Wisconsin. Two sisters, Rachel Baglow and Emily Battisti, are the team that makes signs and decor happen. What’s created in their hands eventually comes to […]
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Business Spotlight: Smoke’d On The Water
After a day on the lake, grab a bite to eat at Smoke’d On The Water, 3 – 5th Street. Operating as a seasonal business means that there’s only so much time to get in on the fun. So this business spotlight is now open for the season. Lucky for Racine, Smoke’d On The Water […]
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Business Spotlight: Boards by Emmie LLC
There’s a meme circling the internet that says, “a generation of people raised on eating Lunchables are now making charcuterie cool,” and it’s true. Emmie Boedecker took matters into her own hands and found her niche making cheese, meats, and fruit platters. Photo Credit: Boards by Emmie Boards By Emmie specializes in assembling food platters, […]
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Business Spotlight: Classic Violins
Classic Violins, 403 Main St., is new to the Racine area, but not to serving Southeastern Wisconsin. This specialty shop rents, sells, repairs, and restores string instruments including violins, violas, and cellos. Classic Violins is also serving musicians at their locations in Mundelein, Illinois, and Kenosha, Wisconsin. A soft opening was held at the Downtown […]
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Business Spotlight: YellowBus Photo Booth
We are just surpassing a year of living through a global pandemic. Anniversaries, company events, parties, and weddings were pushed to the back burner. Now that vaccines are rolling out, it’s time to get the party started. YellowBus Photo Booth has you covered to capture the moment. Ky and Stephanie Olsen are the owners of […]
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Business Spotlight: Social on Sixth
Event space is opening in the downtown Racine area called Social on Sixth. Located at 324 6th St., Joan Roehre will open the business to provide the area with a space for people and organizations to collaborate. Social on Sixth is bringing new life to a monumental building in Racine. Roehre is looking to build […]
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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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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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Business Spotlight: Wings of Fire Consulting
If you’ve attended any local events around Racine, chances are you’ve run into Kristina Watanabe. She’s a Racine enthusiast as well as a local business owner. Wings of Fire Consulting is her own take on providing the local area with wellness and healing. Kristina is known as the “fiery founder,” but is also a National […]
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Business Spotlight: Envy Racine
Envy Racine, 232 Main Street, is a business that aims to keep sales local and prides itself on being black-owned. This week’s RCE Business Spotlight, Envy Racine, is newer to the area, but not to Wisconsin. Their goal is to serve the community while encouraging people to support small businesses. This shop is more than […]
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Year in Review: 2020 Business Spotlights
2020 has been a rough year all around. It has been especially rough for local businesses. The goal of the RCE Business Spotlight is to highlight local businesses our readers have nominated and give them a little love. Here are the businesses that have been nominated and featured in 2020:
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Business Spotlight: Dragon Pit BBQ
Before 2020 ends, you’ll want to sneak in one last meal before the new year’s diet kicks in. The Racine County Eye knows just the restaurant to try. Dragon Pit BBQ is a local pop-up barbecue that operates out of The Branch at 1501 located at 1501 Washington Avenue in Uptown Racine. Functioning bi-weekly and […]