Anyone who commutes regularly in our region knows we’ve got it pretty good. In fact, The Wall Street Journal backs it up—Southeast Wisconsin, and Greater Racine County in particular, rank among the top in the U.S. for short commute times.
In 2016, Joycelyn Fish took a bold leap from Milwaukee to Racine after spotting a job ad for the Director of Marketing and Development at the Racine Theatre Guild (RTG). Originally from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Joycelyn was searching for a more connected community and found it in Racine.
Since opening its doors last August, downtown Racine’s newest hotel, Hotel Verdant by Dominion Properties, has garnered multiple awards for quality, sustainability, and economic development. Housed in the historic Zahn’s Department Store building, a beloved local landmark since 1898, Hotel Verdant combines sustainable design and operations with exceptional customer service and genuine Midwestern hospitality, deeply embedding itself within the Racine community.
Summertime in Wisconsin, from May to September, is a delight for residents and visitors alike. Racine County communities host a variety of family-friendly events and activities throughout the season. Here is a list of Racine County communities offering summer events.
Southeast Wisconsin continues to see significant growth in the construction industry with the number of jobs expected to grow by 14.3% by 2030. Racine County is at the epicenter of this growth. With the recent Microsoft announcement plans to invest $3.3 billion in new data centers, 2,300 construction jobs are expected to be added.
An impressive 77% of respondents declared Seda North America as a great place to work, marking a notable increase from 71% in 2023 and surpassing the 57% average for U.S. companies. Additionally, ratings for camaraderie, credibility, fairness, pride, and respect ranged between 71% and 78%, highlighting significant improvements.
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In 2018 when J. Jeffers & Co. acquired the 16-acre property with grand aspirations for its revival. Their vision took shape in October 2019 when they applied for National Register of Historic Places inclusion, successfully securing this prestigious designation by 2020. Shortly after, J. Jeffers & Co. unveiled a vision to transform the site into a mixed-use town center and chose the name "Belle City Square."
During the 1840s and 1850s, as the Underground Railroad extended into southeastern Wisconsin, Racine County emerged as a vital maritime nexus. Its harbor served as a crucial waypoint for African American slaves making their way north towards Canada, marking one of the final stops on their journey to freedom.
Megan Wells, a digital marketer at @TwinDiscInc, chose Racine County because she knew it was her time to move up. Thanks to the abundance of living and career opportunities, Racine County has become a destination where people can grow personally and professionally.
Max Zuleta, of Art Below Zero, a renowned ice sculptor, embarked on a life-changing journey when he relocated to Racine County in pursuit of enhanced opportunities for both his business and his children's education
Ashley Conley is a born and raised Racine County resident, who moved away for college, but returned for the career opportunities, convenient location, incredible food, and the sense of community pride felt by residents and visitors.
