At EDTalk 2024, we celebrated the collaborative spirit that drives our community forward. The event highlighted key initiatives, ongoing projects, and the essential partnerships between the public and private sectors that fuel the county’s economic growth. A highlight of the event was a recap of YCDA’s Childcare Accelerator Program, which tackles the growing need for […]
YAKIMA, Wash. – September 24, 2024 – The small business community will be getting more assistance to grow, thrive, and succeed in Yakima County thanks to a $30,000 small business grant awarded to the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) by the Wells Fargo Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for their
Lack of access to and affordability for childcare has caused over 4,000 workers in the greater Yakima region to drop out of the workforce. This volatility in the labor market is estimated to cost area businesses $92 million annually. Childcare is a family stabilizer and indirect economic driver/multiplier. It enables labor force participation, especially among
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YAKIMA, WA.–Pacific Power hosted a community Wildfire Safety Forum last week held at Yakima Valley College Conference Center. Attendees listened to presentations from leadership at Pacific Power about the growing dangers of wildfires across the country. Pacific Power is adapting its operating policies in preparation for extreme weather conditions to mitigate wildfire risks. Pacific Power
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Empowering workshops designed to provide essential knowledge and resources for self-employed individuals and solopreneurs. These workshops are FREE and offer invaluable insights and networking opportunities. When: June 11, 2024 Where: South Central Workforce Office, 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr. Suite B, Union Gap, WA 98903 Workshop 1: Self-Employment Essentials and Resources (9:30 am – 11:30 am with
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YAKIMA, WA.–Wednesday, May 24, 2024 -Kris Johnson, President of the Association of Washington Business (AWB), presented at a Yakima SHRM Event. Kris was joined by Senator Curtis King who also shared his perspective on our economy and local workforce. Kris shared updates with attendees across: Manufacturing Talent Business Environment Infrastructure Connectivity Entrepreneurship & Innovation The
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YAKIMA, Wa.–Tuesday, May 21, 2024 –Amazon plans to expand its investment in Washington by opening a new delivery station in Yakima. This new facility, located at 501 Keys Rd., will be approximately 90,000 square feet. Launch plans for this delivery station are in the very early stages, with renovations to the existing building scheduled to
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YCDA is excited to assist Women in Manufacturing (WIM) in promoting two upcoming events. A Day in the Hop Industry (Wed., May 29, 2024): Dive deep into the heart of Yakima County’s hop industry. Attendees will learn all about hops–from farm and hop breeding, manufacturing, research, and development, to brewing solutions. Get ready for an
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Have you ever compared the cost of living when planning on moving or taking a new job? Have you wondered where this data comes from? YCDA, like many other economic development organizations across the country, participates in the Council for Community and Economic Research’s (C2ER) quarterly Cost of Living Index data collection. Our staff is
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The City of Yakima was recently awarded a $750,000 Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) grant to support the design and construction of upgrades to the Yakima Air Terminal. The grant is part of a funding package that includes dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Yakima. The city is also applying
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