Wisconsin’s economy is on solid footing, with unemployment at 3.4%, but manufacturers are facing a series of cost pressures that […]
Kenosha County Economic Development
TownePlace Suites hotel development in Kenosha nears groundbreaking
A TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel planned near Interstate 94 in Kenosha is on track to begin construction within the next couple […]
How Wisconsin is feeding the future with innovations in food and beverage
A collaborative ecosystem with an emphasis on reinvention is driving Wisconsin’s growth in the industry. Long associated with dairy, Wisconsin […]
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 […]
How do we meet Kenosha County’s Workforce Housing needs?
KABA recently partnered with the FDIC to host a community-wide discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the housing market […]
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 […]