Kenosha County Economic Development

The KUSD Referendum on 2/18/25 – A WIN for our COMMUNITY

On Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, our Community will vote on a proposed non-recurring referendum question for Kenosha Unified.  If approved, […]

Kenosha County to fund Comprehensive Housing Study and Needs Assessment

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman is sponsoring a Comprehensive Housing Study and Needs Assessment to support the efforts of the […]

Zilber Property Group Announces Acquisition of Four Parcels in LakeView Corporate Park

Zilber Property Group (“Zilber”) is pleased to announce the purchase of approximately 97 acres spanning four parcels within the well-established […]

Kenosha manufacturer adds new equipment to facility

Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of custom paperboard folding cartons, labels and insert, has expanded, installing its fifth Eterna blanking […]

Wisconsin receives Business Facilities Deal of the Year Impact Award

WEDC’s work with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co.  and several regional economic development groups and governments to land a $3 billion […]

Notable Economic Development Executives: Nicole Ryf

Nicole Ryf, president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, has built an economic development career rooted in public-private partnerships and […]

UW-Parkside prepares to open new space for its partnership and workforce innovation office

Steve Donovan was retired for two days before he took on his new role as associate vice chancellor and executive director […]

Carthage Spark to Heat Up Hiring and Education in Kenosha and Beyond

Let’s face it. Kenosha County deserves a better functioning labor market. Our employers need more people to hire into jobs. […]

Kenosha receives $3M grant to help fund affordable housing initiative

 The City of Kenosha has received a $3 million grant from the federal government to help fund the city’s affordable […]