Racine County, in partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to help local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “So many small businesses in Racine County have been hit hard by COVID-19,” County Executive Jonathan Delagrave said. “I’m thankful this […]
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Talent Summit will equip Racine County businesses with recruitment, development resources
Racine County, WI – The 2021 Greater Racine County (GRC) Virtual Talent Summit, hosted by Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), is scheduled for February 4. This year’s event will focus on best practices and topics important to Racine County’s human resource professionals and business leaders. The GRC Virtual Talent Summit will offer practical insights […]
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Walsh’s passion for small business landed RCEDC newest loan officer
Racine County – The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is proud to welcome Wesley Walsh as the newest member of their financial specialty area, Business Lending Partners (BLP). “Because of the historically low-interest rates on the loan programs we offer, 2020 has been one of the busiest years for our lending team,” said Jenny […]
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Union Grove Offering Small Business Financial Resources
The Village of Union Grove Trustees recently approved attractive loan and grant resources to support its local business community. The Village worked with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) to create these programs to aid local businesses and attract new development to targeted areas of the Village. There are several programs available. Union Grove […]
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Greater Racine County Talent Recruitment Program Reaching Targeted Audiences Via New Digital Campaign
Racine County, WI – Racine County businesses are expanding, business parks are bustling with newly constructed speculative buildings, and the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park construction is underway. To meet the current and future talent needs of local businesses, the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) launched a new talent recruitment program. This new […]
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Business Lending Partners Launches New Site, Boasts Comprehensive Experience
RACINE COUNTY, WI – When small businesses are able to develop at an affordable rate, it improves the quality of life for all those affected. However, to understand and access the funding can be daunting for the business owner. Not anymore. RCEDC’s (Racine County Economic Development Corporation) financial division, Business Lending Partners (BLP) launched a […]
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InSinkErator Renovating in Racine, Expanding in Kenosha
Racine manufacturing giant InSinkErator formally announced Thursday that is investing $65 million in a Racine renovation and expanding into Kenosha to meet the growing need for its food waste disposers. The company – now a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. – has been a Racine mainstay since 1962, and it’s been in the same building […]
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Board Approves Business Park, RCEDC Calls It ‘Good News’
Mount Pleasant trustees Monday approved the development of a new business park with a 4-3 vote. Trustees Gary Feest, Jerry Garski and Don Schulz dissented. The vote clears the way for Land & Lake Development of Park Ridge, IL, to build the first of what could be between four and eight buildings at the southeast […]
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Kacala Announces He’s Leaving RCEDC
By Denise Lockwood Racinecountyeye@gmail.com Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) director Gordy Kacala will retire from his position after being on the job for 24 years. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve this organization and work with all the extremely talented and dedicated public and private sector people at RCEDC, and throughout Racine […]
