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rcedc development news august 2021
TIME TO INVEST IN RACINE COUNTY
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RACINE COUNTY IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO DO BUSINESS
BUT DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Learn why global companies like Seda North America and Merz North America chose Racine County. Listen to why national developers like Hillwood Investment Properties and Ashley Capital chose to build their portfolio in Racine County.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
Racine County is experiencing record development activity. With an ideal location in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, an unparalleled economic development team, and leadership committed to local businesses, it's no wonder why our numbers stand out in recent data reports.

PER CARW / CATALYST

  • 4.4% INDUSTRIAL VACANCY

  • 1.1M UNDER CONSTRUCTION

PER RCEDC

  • 1.4M SF PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL

  • 640 SHOVEL-READY ACRES AVAILABLE
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SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN: MAGNET FOR DEVELOPMENT
Over the last decade, the economy in Southeast Wisconsin has experienced accelerated growth, particularly in the industrial sector of the economy. The combination of public infrastructure improvements and a pro-business environment has led to an influx of regional, national, and international companies choosing to relocate or expand operations into southeast Wisconsin.
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2021 ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS RACINE IN TOP 10
According to Business Facilities’ 2021 Annual Rankings Report, Racine, WI ranked:

  • No. 9 for Manufacturing Hubs

  • No. 5 for Recovery Job Growth

The State of Wisconsin ranked No. 1 overall for manufacturing employment.
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TALENT RESOURCES
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TALENT ATTRACTION - TOP PRIORITY FOR MANUFACTURING HUB
The talent shortage is a universal issue affecting companies and communities throughout America.

Greater Racine County recently launched a collaborative manufacturing talent recruitment initiative to help bridge the workforce gap in Racine County - specifically for our manufacturing business community. This manufacturing campaign targets the greater Chicago area, delivering messages of career opportunities, high quality of life, and low cost of living.
LATEST DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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DEBACK FARMS - THEN AND NOW
DeBack Farms Business Park first debuted in 2016 and has been steadily filling the park with great companies like Norco Manufacturing, Central Storage & Warehouse, and General Mills. There are more lots available for new development within this business park and many others around the Racine County area.

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RECENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The City of Racine and the Village of Union Grove have both taken the initiative to create new housing opportunities for their current and future residents.

Learn more about these new developments below:
O&H DANISH BAKERY OPENS NEW LOCATION IN CALEDONIA
O&H Bakery recently opened its new location on Douglas Ave in Caledonia - making it the fifth location in close proximity to the City of Racine. O&H continues to flourish within Racine County, producing kringle shipped locally and nationwide.
CONTACT US
Located along I-94, in the fast-growing Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Racine County is experiencing unprecedented growth. Legacy companies are expanding and recently recruited companies are creating jobs. In addition to $736 million in projects assisted by RCEDC between 2017 and 2020, $870 million of investment is underway throughout Racine County.
DISCOVER THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF RACINE COUNTY
Jordan Brown
Business Recruitment Specialist
RCEDC
262-898-7444