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
Last week, Yakima County Development Association’s Economic Development Manager, Joe Schmitt, took center stage to lead an engaging session on Yakima County’s business climate and economic development as part of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Leadership Yakima Program. Here’s a recap of the days events that included a mix of tours and presentations
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Tacoma, WA. – Last week YCDA’s Executive Director Jon Smith and Bilingual Business Development Manager Yani Cisneros presented in Tacoma, WA. at the Washington Workforce Association Conference on the impact of the Childcare Accelerator Program in the Yakima Valley. They were joined by Lindsay Boswell, Chief Program Officer at the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Together,
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For two decades, Yakima County faced a tough reality: more people were leaving the area than moving in. From 2000 to 2019, the county experienced negative net migration, meaning the number of people moving away outpaced those arriving. Despite losing over 11,000 residents to outmigration during that time, Yakima’s population still grew by 32,000, thanks
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The City of Yakima has announced the completion of the Russell Lane Intersection Realignment Project. Located on South 1st Street about 800 feet north of the Washington Avenue intersection, this project improved the connection between Russell Lane and South 1st Street. Previously, Russell Lane’s connection to South 1st Street was offset from an existing intersection,
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Exploring the Future of Agriculture Innovation. YCDA’s Economic Development Manger Joe Schmitt attended the 2024 FIRA Conference in Sacramento, CA. This premier event brought together global leaders, innovators, and industry experts to showcase advancements in robotic and autonomous solutions for agriculture. The conference highlighted the transformative technologies redefining the future of farming. From smart robotics
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First Spanish WA Biz Fair Held in Pasco–A major step for Washington’s Spanish Speaking Business Community On October 5, 2024, Columbia Basin College hosted the inaugural Spanish WA Biz Fair, marking a pivotal moment for business owners and entrepreneurs across the state. YCDA’s Bilingual Business Development Manager, Yani was an integral member of the planning
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Yakima, WA. – October 29, 2024– The Yakima Convention Center buzzed with energy as South Central Workforce, in collaboration with the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), Yakima SHRM, and the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, presented the second annual Yakima Workforce Conference: Untapped Talent. The half-day event drew professionals, employers, educators, and community leaders eager
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Yakima, WA. – October 22, 2024,– South Central Workforce will present the second annual Yakima County Workforce Conference: Untapped Talent from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., October 29 at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 North 8th Street. The half-day event will feature speakers from across the Pacific Northwest and address national and local economies, the
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