RACINE COUNTY – Leadership Racine, a program that develops leaders for local public influence and decision-making, is seeking applicants for its 25th class. The nine-month program, sponsored by Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC), provides a unique learning environment that includes teaching leadership skills, fostering community service and developing community trusteeship. Sessions are scheduled monthly […]
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May 22 Draft Day Event Matches Nonprofits With New Board Members
RACINE COUNTY – A first-ever, free event aims to match local nonprofits with prospective board members. Racine County Nonprofit Draft Day is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd., Caledonia. Nonprofit Draft Day is hosted by Leadership Racine, a program of Racine Area […]
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RAMAC To Honor Business Achievement
RACINE – Fischer USA and Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly will be among the honorees at the 2022 Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) Business Awards Dinner next month. The dinner – a recognition of excellence and achievement – is planned for Thursday, April 28 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. Fischer USA Inc. – Fischer USA, […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Nick Bukacek-Leader, Visionary, Conversationalist
Nicholas “Nick” J. Bukacek, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at his residence in De Soto, Wisconsin. Nick was born in Racine on September 16, 1959, and was the son of James and Bernice (Nee: Miller) Bukacek. Nick was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1977” and earned a Civil Engineering degree […]
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Ladwig To Leave RAMAC, Moving To SC Johnson
Despite holding the job for less than two years, Racine Area Manufacturing and Commerce president and chief executive officer Jim Ladwig has announced that he will be moving on to become the global community affairs director for SC Johnson, according to a story by the Journal Times. Ladwig was tapped for the RAMAC job in January […]
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RAMAC Business Expo Set
The Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce is hosting a business to business expo from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Racine Festival Hall, 5 5th St. RAMAC held the event for 26 years, but it was discontinued five years ago and now the event is back, said Anna Clementi, operations supervisor and leadership coordinator […]
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RAMAC Master Education Plan Presentation Tuesday
Trustees in Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant Tuesday will learn more about a proposed master education plan for Racine Unified, and each board will then consider a resolution supporting the plan. Dominic Cariello, director of manufacturing and operations for the flow instrumentation group of Badger Meter Inc. and a member of Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce, will make […]
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RAMAC Honoring Business Award Winners at Annual Dinner
Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce will honor exemplary community business people at the Chamber’s annual dinner Oct. 21. Business Award winners will be formally recognized during a ceremony Oct. 21 at the Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Avenue, following a networking cocktail hour and dinner. Racine County Eye says, “Congratulations!” to the 2015 winners: Business Person […]
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More Engagement with Schools on Tap for RAMAC
Increased involvement and engagement with area schools is on tap for RAMAC, newly placed president Jim Ladwig told small business owners last week. Ladwig was the featured speaker at the monthly Business Ideas Exchange luncheon at John’s Dock, 303 Dodge Street, followed by a Q&A session. During his remarks, Ladwig outlined three areas on which […]
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Ladwig Resigning County Executive to Lead RAMAC
Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig confirmed Tuesday he is resigning from his office to lead the Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce effective January 1, 2015. He will not seek re-election in April. The announcement was made by RAMAC chairman Rick Vojtisek, a story in The Journal Times reads. “RAMAC is very pleased to announce Jim as […]
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Almost $39 Million for Village Schools in Racine Unified Referendum
If voters Nov. 4 approve the proposed Racine Unified referendum, nearly $39 million worth of repairs, upgrades and additions at schools in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant will get addressed. RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws visited the Mount Pleasant Village Board meeting earlier this month to give a presentation about the District’s plan for the money if […]
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Innovative Entrepreneur Award Nominations Open
Do you know an innovative entrepreneur or team who started a business in Racine County in the last three years? Racine County Workforce Development is accepting nominations for the 10th anniversary of the Apollo Award; a $2,000 cash award to help the chosen business with marketing, product development or research and development. The award was […]