Greater Racine County

where your future takes root

The Greater Racine County initiative showcases why Racine County is a great place to live and work by sharing the unique stories of our residents, communities, companies and more. 

Taking Root

in Racine County
Village of Yorkville
Village of Waterford
Village of Union Grove
Village of Sturtevant
Village of Mount Pleasant
Village of Caledonia
City of Racine
City of Burlington

In the Middle

of the Midwest

Located in Southeast Wisconsin in the fast-growing Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor, Racine County offers visitors, residents, and businesses connection and opportunity. From rural retreats of western Racine County to the coastline of Lake Michigan, Racine County welcomes you to explore and take root in our community.

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    Greater Racine County

    where your future takes root

    Greater Racine County (GRC) highlights and promotes the abundance of opportunities available in Racine County for individuals, families, workers and employers who decide to “take root” in Racine County. This effort is made possible through community partnerships with our municipalities, educational institutions, businesses, civic institutions and the Racine Community Foundation.

    Business & Careers

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    Time To Move Up
    People are moving from the Greater Chicago Area to Racine County. But why? Three major reasons –...
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    Reviving Racine - Horlick Malted Milk Factory's Transformation
    In 2018 when J. Jeffers & Co. acquired the 16-acre property with grand aspirations for its revival. Their...
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    RAM Celebrates 20 Years in Racine
    City of Racine, WI – This year marks the Racine Art Museum’s twentieth anniversary in Downtown...
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    Racine Kenosha Soccer Club Joins USL
    “We are excited to start this club for the larger community. This has been a goal for a number...
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    Number of Construction Jobs in Racine County Expected to Soar
    Southeast Wisconsin continues to see significant growth in the construction industry with the number...
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    Minutes Matter - Least Commute Times In Nation
    Anyone who commutes regularly in our region knows we’ve got it pretty good. In fact, The Wall Street...
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    Hotel Verdant: Award-Winning Leader in Sustainability and Development in Downtown Racine​
    Since opening its doors last August, downtown Racine’s newest hotel, Hotel Verdant by Dominion Properties,...
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    Green Energy Drives Job Growth at Foxconn in Racine County
    Foxconn is leading the way in sustainability with a major solar energy project at its Racine County campus...
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    Gateway Technical College Ranked Best Community College in US
    Gateway Technical College has been ranked the top community college in the nation out of 616 schools,...
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    Event: Western Racine County Tour
    Professionals throughout southeast Wisconsin explore Racine County as part of the Greater Racine County...
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    Engineering Success: Karla Sanchez’s Journey from RUSD to Modine Manufacturing
    Karla Sanchez’s path from Park High School to engineering showcases the impact of hands-on learning and...
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    Commuting To & From Work in Racine County
    Whether you live or work here, Racine County is a great location for businesses and residents RACINE...
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    Award: Seda NA Recertified as 'Great Place to Work'
    An impressive 77% of respondents declared Seda North America as a great place to work, marking a notable...
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    Award: Seda NA 'Great Place to Work'
    MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — Seda North America was recently awarded a “Great Place to Work”...
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    Videos

    meet you neighbor & more
    Young Residents Love Greater Racine County
    The video series showcases Racine County residents sharing why they chose to relocate to Greater Racine...
    Twin Disc's Megan Wells Moved Up to Racine County
    Megan Wells, a digital marketer at @TwinDiscInc, chose Racine County because she knew it was her time...
    Spee-Dee Packaging employees chose to move up
    Employees at Racine's Spee-Dee Packaging and Machinery chose Racine County because they knew it was their...
    Racine Theatre Guild's Joycelyn Fish Moved Up to Racine County
    In 2016, Joycelyn Fish took a bold leap from Milwaukee to Racine after spotting a job ad for the Director...
    Racine County's growing craft beer scene
    Racine County’s growing beer scene is making the area a prime destination for Midwest hopheads.
    Modine Manufacturing's Ashley Conley Chose Racine County to Move Up
    Ashley Conley is a born and raised Racine County resident, who moved away for college, but returned for...
    Meet Your Neighbor: Mitch Bruner
    Still adapting to the stability of his new work-life balance, Mitch Bruner, now a service technician...
    Meet Your Neighbor: Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero
    Max Zuleta, of Art Below Zero, a renowned ice sculptor, embarked on a life-changing journey when he relocated...
    Meet Your Neighbor: John Baker Jr.
    John Baker, Jr., president of Racine's EC Styberg, shares why residents from Illinois can find more opportunities...
    Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Abey Kuruvilla
    Dr. Abey Kuruvilla - a world traveler, international influencer, author, and professor at UW-Parkside...
    Meet Your Neighbor: Cory Sebastian
    Cory Sebastian grew up in Racine County - immersed in the restaurant industry since childhood - where...
    Meet Your Neighbor: Ae (Alex) Hanesakda
    Alex Hanesakda, a Taiwanese refugee born in Laos and owner of SapSap restaurant, has experienced and...
    Life on the Water in Racine County
    Don't miss the Racine County wave. Plan your water experience today.
    Fun for All Ages in Racine County
    Located in southeastern Wisconsin, Racine County offers residents and visitors a diverse array of family-friendly...

    Partner Organizations

    Greater Racine County (GRC) is an initiative of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) 

    Greater Racine County (GRC) is an initiative of the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC)  that highlights and promotes the many positive assets of Racine County for those who decide to take root in Racine County.

    We encourage visitors to explore Racine County, stay a while, and enjoy our communities.

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