December 20. 2011 2:00AM - Last modified: March 15. 2012 12:07PM

Careers Industries moves to new building in Racine

  

Careers Industries opened its new 52,000-square-foot building in Racine's Westgate Mall at 4811 Washington Ave. Monday.

The expansion adds to the capacity of the nonprofit, which provides services for persons with disabilities, community organizations and businesses.

"After 12 years, Careers Industries literally outgrew our former 25,000 square-foot Douglas Avenue site.  Their expansion reflects the success of their more than 350 participants as staff, volunteers and area businesses have enriched their lives through work, care and community," said Careers Industries executive director Joe Greene. "The new location is critical to our ability to expand revenue-producing services so we can be less reliant on public dollars while continuing to provide opportunities for persons with disabilities. Larger space will also allow Careers Industries to serve a greater number of participants while their families or other guardians can earn a living."

The new building has high-tech training rooms, a teaching kitchen, larger lunch rooms, an exercise room and a covered drop-off area.

The project cost was $3.2 million.


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