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10 Racine County stories you may have missed this week
Catch up on this week’s news on the Racine County Eye. A lot is happening and you don’t have to miss out on the local action. Between community events, businesses opening, and politics, there’s a lot to read. To help streamline your reading, the following 10 stories are worth reading from the past week. Events […]
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3 Great Ways to Secure Your Business This Year
Security will always be one of the most critical concerns of any business. In years gone by, companies only had to worry about the safety of their physical premises. There are many new threats, from database security to cybercriminals. As the world evolves and digital transformation continues, companies are discovering more incredible ways to innovate. […]
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Business Spotlight: Rooted
Racine translates to “root” in French, so how fitting is it that Rooted is a plant shop in the area. Rooted, 1436 Washington Ave., is the new business in Uptown Racine. They first opened as a pop-up shop in April of 2021. Most would consider this a risky time to open a new business given […]
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Business Spotlight: 1 of Us Brewing Company
1 of Us Brewing Company is the new spot in town for beer lovers. Their focus is to produce session beers that have a bold craft touch. The idea behind the brewery is simple: to party all day long by serving a lighter option, for longer drinking enjoyment. Located at 8100 Washington Avenue in Mt. […]
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Business Spotlight: Batteries Plus-Burlington
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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RCEDC Increases Business Lending Team to Meet Demand
Dillon Voltz WISCONSIN – The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is pleased to welcome two new professionals to its lending staff, Dillon Voltz and Akayna Morrison. RCEDC has seen a steady increase in its loan volume over the last two years. With a goal of maintaining exceptional customer service, this staff expansion will allow […]
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Gov. Evers Announces Application Dates for $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
MADISON — Applications for up to $420 million in new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will open at 8 a.m. Monday, May 24 through 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, Governor Tony Evers announced today. The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants program is a collaboration between […]
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Wisconsin DFI and BBB Wisconsin Warn Businesses About Misleading Solicitations
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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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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KABA, WEDC partner for microloans to Kenosha businesses
Messages of hope, action painted on the wooden boards of Uptown businesses in Kenosha. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Area Business Alliance and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. have awarded 27 Kenosha businesses microloans up to $50,000. Kenosha Area Business Alliance and the state Economic Development Corp. announced the microloans […]
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Kenosha council to discuss, potentially approve New Kenosha agreement, provisions tonight
https://www.facebook.com/theuptownobserver/posts/129786192232571 KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight, the Common Council will discuss and potentially approve the city’s agreement with New Kenosha, LLC to develop the Downtown ⏤ along with inclusionary provisions. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those wanting to listen in on the virtual meeting can do so through a telephone connection. Call 312-626-6799 or 646-558-8656 […]
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How To Successfully Manage an Online Business
With the pandemic that we currently face, most businesses have created an online portal where consumers can still buy from them even during lockdowns. Some of these online businesses are doing great, while some were not so fortunate. If you are one of these businesses struggling to keep up with your competition that has a […]
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Tuesday morning fire causes $35,000 in damages to Racine business
RACINE ⏤ A Tuesday morning structure fire caused $35,000 in damages to a business on De Koven Avenue in the city. https://www.facebook.com/theuptownobserver/posts/129786192232571 Sign up to make a monthly donation to The Uptown Observer and support local independent journalism. According to the Racine Fire Department, firefighters responded to Modine Manufacturing, 1500 De Koven Avenue, around 7 […]
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Racine launches state’s first Financial Empowerment Center
City of Racine RACINE ⏤ City of Racine residents who are struggling with finances, debt, poor credit and related issues can get free, professional one-on-one help at the new Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The new center officially opened at a Monday virtual news conference. The Racine FEC is the first city-sponsored program of its […]