Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration in the heart of Racine. The Downtown Racine Corporation invites you to the Red Onion Café (555 Main St.) for the annual State-of-the-Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation. Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 18, at 5:30 p.m. and be part of a gathering that honors our community’s spirit and progress.
Expect an evening brimming with excitement as the DRC unveils the State of the Downtown address, highlighting the transformative business developments, capital enhancements, and the economic surge driven by local events. Plus, be the first to hear about the exciting new ventures slated for 2024.
But that’s not all! They will also be announcing the much-anticipated Downtown Achievement winners of 2023. These awards are a testament to the innovation and dedication of our community members, with categories ranging from the Downtown Showcase Award to the CPR Award. Find out who among the over 50 nominees will take home the honors this year.
This event is free and open to everyone! Join neighbors and friends in savoring complimentary drinks and appetizers as we mingle and celebrate. Secure your spot by RSVPing at events@racinedowntown.com.
Hear from our very own Kelly Kruse, DRC Executive Director, and Tim Mason, DRC Board Chairman, as they express gratitude and admiration for the trailblazers and dreamers driving Racine’s downtown forward. It’s not just a night to honor the award winners but a chance for all of us to applaud each other’s efforts in making our downtown the vibrant heart of the community.
Last year’s winners set the bar high. Award winners (2022) were as follows:
● Downtown Showcase Award – Racine Harbor Market
● Corporate Citizenship Award – Austin Schultz
● Best New Small Business Award – Carriage House Pedal Tours
● Downtown Champion Award – Marci Bruley
● CPR Award – Hotel Verdant
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Racine’s story of growth and success. Come celebrate, network, and look forward to the future with the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation. Here’s to another year of remarkable achievements and the exciting journey ahead!
DOWNTOWN RACINE CORPORATION: Downtown Racine Corporation, a non-profit whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and marketing downtown to the community, developers, and tourists.
