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Public Comment Open for Kittitas-Yakima Economic Development Strategy   Community input will help finalize a shared vision and blueprint to guide economic growth and future funding opportunities After nearly a year of regional planning and community engagement, the draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Kittitas and Yakima counties is now available for public review

CAMPS Hosts Hands-On AI Workshop for Manufacturers The Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) is hosting an Interactive Technical Workshop for Manufacturers on September 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Perry Technical Institute in Yakima. Through YCDA’s partnership with CAMPS manufacturing companies can receive 50% off registration by using promo code

CAMPS and YCDA Launch Manufacturing Initiative to Strengthen Central Washington Manufacturing Community The Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) and the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) have partnered to launch the Yakima Manufacturing Initiative, a long-term effort focused on strengthening and growing the manufacturing community throughout Central Washington. The initiative officially launches on June

FIRA USA Pacific NW 2026: Where Robotics & Ag Tech Meet Grower’s NeedsGOFAR, the international organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of agricultural robotics and autonomous technologies, is proud to announce that FIRA USA is heading to Yakima, Washington State, for its 5th edition, taking place October 20–22, 2026. Co-organized with the Yakima County Department

Following an initial $60 million investment in 2024, this expansion will increase applesauce jar line capacity at the Sunnyside facilityNATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – Manzana Products Co. announced its plans to invest an additional $2 million to upgrade its new production site in Yakima at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in partnership with the Yakima County Development

When people think about economic development, they often picture factories, warehouses, or office buildings. But some of the most impactful investments a community can make look very different, especially in rural areas where access to healthcare and workforce shortages are persistent challenges. That’s why the new dental clinic being developed through a partnership between Yakima

Economic development doesn’t happen overnight, and it rarely happens without challenges along the way. Recruiting major new employers is a complex process — one that requires persistence, trust, and strong partnerships to overcome the unexpected. The new Manzana Products apple processing facility now under development in Sunnyside is a perfect example. Manzana, a subsidiary of

When a new business comes to town, the excitement begins long before the doors open. It starts with earthmovers clearing a site and construction crews setting up fences. A contractor’s sign appears, sparking curiosity about what might be coming. Soon, a foundation is poured, walls rise, and the skeleton of a building takes shape. Each