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Racine, Wisconsin

Racine has more character and architecture than most, and each has its' own distinct feel and personality. Racine County is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin, 30 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. The county is made up of two cities, eight villages and seven towns; with Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis to the West, and Chicago and Detroit to the East. Those moving to Racine will enjoy the benefits of living in a small city.

History:
In 1840, 337 settlers lived in the area, and by 1844, the city had 1,100 people. Between 1844 and 1860, the government assisted in the completion of the harbor. A large elevator was built in 1867 to load the ships with wheat that was brought to Racine and stored in dozens of grain warehouses. A large farming community that came to town for manufactured goods supported the young city. The city's growth coincided with the invention and development of agriculture machinery and other laborsaving devices. During the Civil War, the Camp Utley federal war camp was built in Racine. In 1884, the first ship entered the newly built harbor. The first railroad to reach Racine arrived in 1853 and the first steam engine came into use in 1867. The Great Depression of the 1930s was especially severe in the agricultural sector and the sale of farm machinery drastically declined. By 1937, recovery had begun, and World War II accelerated that recovery. However, from 1945 through 1960 the business community, always sensitive to national business cycles, experienced slow post-war growth. In the 1960s, the voluntary desegregation of the schools became a national model. During the 1960s and 1970s Racine manufacturing entered a growth cycle, and printing, publishing, and chemical production became more predominant. The construction of the multimillion-dollar Racine on the Lake Festival Park marina complex in the 1980s spurred the growth of tourist visits to the city, particularly from the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. Today, Racine's waterfront community thrives with cultural attractions, sporting activities, festivals, and other tourist attractions. This influx of tourism has boosted many areas of Racine's economy.

Economy:
Racine offers many opportunities for employers and employees. As home to some of Wisconsin's most famous companies, Racine has a large pool of talented workers, excellent education facilities for job training and a government that wants to help you work in Racine.
Racine is strategically located between Milwaukee and Chicago. This location will help your company with transportation and customer access to these metropolitan areas. This city has local rail, sea, and air transportation facilities. The labor pool is made up of low cost of living, friendly government and a ready body of workers. Racine's small business, industrial base is an important part of the region's economy. There are more than 300 established manufacturing firms across Racine County, employing 25,000 people. Racine is world headquarters of S.C. Johnson Wax, one of the world's leading manufacturers of chemical specialty products for home care, insect control, and personal care. Another important local firm is In-Sink-Erator, the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and hot water dispensers. The Racine County labor force is just under 100,000 people; together with the labor force from surrounding communities, Racine has an abundant supply of workers. In Wisconsin, absenteeism is below the national average, and the state has the lowest national percentage of employees who leave jobs because they choose to.

Tourism:
Racine sits on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to Milwaukee, Chicago and all the outdoor activities anyone could imagine. The city has the finest harbor in the area, with facilities for all types of boats and boaters. The city’s downtown offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The community has known for its Frank Lloyd Wright creations, its unique, lakefront Racine Zoo, the mighty Wind Point Lighthouse that inspires many artists, and of course the delicious food. Downtown Racine is also home to the stunning Racine Art Museum and the Racine Heritage Museum. Two wonderful paces to take the entire family, the Art Museum and the Heritage Museum provide insight into the city’s history and distinct culture. 

Colleges and Universities:
• Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

Interesting Facts:
• “Racine” is the French word for “root.”
• Golden Books (formerly Western Publishing Company), the nation's largest publisher and producer of children's storybooks, was founded in Racine in 1907 as a small printing company.

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