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Jul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 Updated Aug 12, 2026

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Balcan

Balcan Innovations is moving forward with a $200 million investment that includes a new rail spur and facility enhancements.

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

The new Flexport Inc fulfillment center is one of many new developments in Pleasant Prairie.

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Dave Klimisch, Pleasant Prairie Village president is hopeful about the Village's future after a series of new developments.

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Pleasant Prairie tree planting

New things are growing in Pleasant Prairie. Village officials, representatives from the Wisconsin DNR and Smurfit West Rock recently joined the Village for a ceremonial tree planting to celebrate the village's tree city status.

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Uline H4

Uline is making significant progress on the H4 Corporate Office, which is adding 366,000 square feet and is anticipated to add up to 1,300 jobs.

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Eli Lilly is finalizing construction as part of a $3 billion investment to expand the facility in Prairie Highlands Corporate Park and the surrounding area, bringing in hundreds of new jobs.

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PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A series of major new developments in the Village of Pleasant Prairie have local officials upbeat about the community's future.

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