Kenosha Innovation Center marks major milestone [Video]

The Kenosha Innovation Center’s final beam was installed Tuesday morning, a major milestone in the development of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.

Local leaders participated in a topping off ceremony outside the multi-story structure at 5522 26th Ave.

Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala thanked current and former members of the City Council, local business leaders and educators for helping make the project possible.

“This is not a government project, this is a community project,” Bogdala said. “It takes the business community, the educational community and local government to make this work. Hats off to all of you here who have helped make this happen, and that includes our KIN Board.”

Bogdala said “Kenosha has gone through a lot and there have been times over the years where people counted us out.”

“And people who bet against us, they’re making a bad choice because Kenosha always rises to the occasion,” Bogdala said. “This …