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, […]

Snap-on acquires South Carolina diagnostics company for $100 million

Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. announced Tuesday that it has acquired Irmo, South Carolina-based Diesel Laptops for approximately $100 million in cash. Terms of […]

Waukegan Steel to move headquarters from Illinois to Pleasant Prairie

Waukegan, Illinois-based steel fabrication company Waukegan Steel plans move its headquarters 13 miles north to Pleasant Prairie, according to site and operational […]

The Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) awarded a Talent Recruitment Grant by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

New effort will leverage Life Balanced Kenosha County brand to attract out-of-state talent and support local workforce needs The Kenosha […]

New Flexport Inc. fulfillment center will bring 300 jobs to Pleasant Prairie

Company expects to begin operations in August A global logistics and supply chain management company is planning to occupy a […]

Snap-On acquires United Kingdom-based manufacturer

Kenosha-based tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. announced Tuesday that it has acquired Daventry, United Kingdom-based Hi-Force Group Holdings Ltd., a manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic […]

Gateway Technical College names new president and CEO

Gateway Technical College, which has campuses and centers in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, today announced that Veronique Vien Tran has been […]

Youth apprenticeship enrollment in Wisconsin once again hits record high

Wisconsin’s youth apprenticeship program for high school students continues to grow, marking its fifth consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment. The […]

Jockey celebrates 150th anniversary with flag raising

Jockey International is marking its 150th anniversary and a special event Wednesday raised that celebration to new heights. A flag […]