At the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), our Board of Directors and Executive Committee are essential to fulfilling our core mission: Yakima County Development Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that improves the economy and livability of Yakima County. These dedicated leaders lend their expertise and passion to ensure we remain on the forefront of attracting […]
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Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field is on the rise, both in passenger numbers and in plans for modernization. With doubled passenger counts over the past year, the airport’s growth mirrors the increasing importance of Yakima as a regional transportation hub. Early morning departures and late-night arrivals, reintroduced in collaboration with Alaska Airlines, have proven immensely popular.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jonathan Smith, executive director, Yakima County Development Associationjon@ycda.com 509-575-1140 Darrow joins SBDC to support small business growth with 1-to-1 business advising YAKIMA, Wash.—The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA)and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are pleased to announce that Mike Darrow, a former small business owner himself, has been certified as
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Join this month’s BizConnect Workshop featuring Andrea Muñoz from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The workshop is tailored to equip small business owners and managers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the complexities of workplace regulations, worker safety, and compensation guidelines. This One-Hour Workshop will cover essential topics for
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The ScaleUp Business Training Program, offered in both English and Spanish, is designed to help established business owners break through barriers, boost profitability, and create sustainable growth. If you’ve ever found yourself: Struggling to find time to focus on your business vs working on it Spending too much energy on low-profit activities Managing high-maintenance clients
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Take the first step toward a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing. The Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) is offering the Manufacturing Academy in Yakima this winter! The FREE 10-week hands-on training program is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills and certifications needed to excel in the manufacturing industry. Whether you’re looking for a
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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank our investors, supporters, and community partners. Thanks to their partnership, we’ve made significant strides this year in business recruitment, business retention, workforce development, infrastructure investments, and creating new jobs in communities across Yakima County. The impact we’ve achieved would not have been possible without your
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The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) has long recognized the importance of connecting local farms with the latest agricultural innovations. For over a decade, YCDA has attended industry-leading trade shows like the World Ag Expo (WAE) and, more recently, the FIRA-USA Ag Tech Conference, building relationships with companies that are developing technologies vital to our
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By Ed Rieckelman, Yakima Valley Business Times, November 2023 Oklahoma-based Paragon Films has begun expansion of its 138,000-square-foot facility in Union Gap. The company manufactures stretch film products to secure cased goods and other products on shipping pallets. “We’re putting in a brand- new line in our Washington facility,” said Paragon Films Vice President of
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The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC), is proud to launch the Construction Business Accelerator Program. Funded by South Central Workforce (SCW) and the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA), this initiative is designed to empower local construction business with the tools, strategies, and resources they
