The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Racine County.

Microsoft has received final approval from Racine County and the Village of Mount Pleasant to acquire an additional 1,030 acres for their data center campus bringing the total acreage to 1,345 acres or approximately 2 square miles. Microsoft has committed to a minimum of $1.4 Billion of taxable property value by 2028.

Housing Development Continues in Racine County

Developers continue to invest in communities across Racine County, creating a variety of new options for individuals looking to relocate to Racine County. While almost 4,000 units are proposed, under construction or complete, Racine County communities are still seeking partners to increase both single-family and multi-family housing inventory. Find out more about new housing developments taking place in Racine County, including the next phase of Tivoli Green which broke ground in September.

The City of Racine’s Community Development Authority recently approved a 20-year plan to redevelop the Lincoln King Neighborhood through new housing opportunities and health and community centers. This redevelopment plan will leverage a $15 million grant from the State of Wisconsin and will build on the momentum created by J. Jeffers' Bell City Square, which is located in the target area.

In January 2022, BRP launched production of the Sea-Doo Switch, a customizable pontoon at its Sturtevant, WI manufacturing facility. To support production and distribution requirements, BRP plans to invest more than $14 million in improvements to its existing manufacturing and training facility and the development of an off-site shipping yard that will hold the finished product prior to distribution.

Woodman’s Food Market grocery store is expected to open its newest location in the City of Racine in 2025 , as part of the Regency Mall redevelopment plan by Hull Property Group.

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All suites portfolio, celebrated their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Racine, with a grand opening ceremony on October 5th.