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Building Business, Building Yakima: Construction Accelerator Conference Recap

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More than 39 businesses and industry professionals came together last Thursday at Legends Casino in Toppenish for our Construction Business Accelerator Conference to connect, learn, and build toward a stronger local construction economy. Hosted by the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) in partnership with ACG of Washington, the day was designed to provide practical tools, […]

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Infrastructure Isn’t Just About Roads–It’s About Jobs, Business Growth, and Yakima Valley’s Future

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Last month, I traveled to Washington, D.C. with a group of local partners to talk about something we all rely on—but too often take for granted: transportation infrastructure. When it works, it fades into the background. But when it’s outdated or incomplete, it holds communities back. Two regional coalitions—TRANS-Action and DRYVE—have helped prioritize infrastructure projects

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YCDA Accelerates Momentum with Programs and Fairs

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By Debra Yergen, Yakima Valley Business Times, Contributing Writer, Yakima Valley Business Times, April 2025 The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) is partnering with local agencies and businesses to launch the 2025 Business Accelerator Program. The program targets businesses that are at least two years old, have fewer than 30 employees and have active growth

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Construction Accelerator Conference

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Register for Construction Accelerator Conference Date: May 22, 2025 (9:00am – 5:00pm) YCDA invites our Construction Industry businesses to join us at our upcoming Construction Accelerator  Conference. What to Expect Industry keynote: Kick off the day with speaker Jimmy Mata, sharing insights on “Building for Success: Navigating Challenges in the Construction Industry.” Jimmy brings decades

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Event Recap: Toppenish Reverse Job Fair – April 30, 2025

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Hosted at Toppenish High School. The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), in collaboration with Toppenish High School and Swan Graphics, hosted the first Reverse Job Fair on April 30, 2025.  This event flipped the traditional job fair format–empowering students to take the lead by creating their own booths to showcase skills, resumes, and hands-on projects

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Bilingual Accelerator Conference Empowers Yakima County Business Owners

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Bilingual Business Accelerator Conference On April 18, 2025, business owners from around Yakima County attended YCDA’s Bilingual Business Accelerator Conference at Legends Casino. After a keynote session led by Jon Smith, Executive Director of YCDA and Amy Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of South-Central Workforce attendees dove into hands on break-out sessions–Financial Education, Loan Readiness, HR

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Bringing Talent to the Table: Reverse Job Fairs Offer a New Way to Connect

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Bringing Talent to the Table: Reverse Job Fairs Offer a New Way to Connect If you’re a business looking to hire—or simply interested in the future talent pipeline—mark your calendars for the end of April and mid-May. The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), in partnership with Toppenish High School, Swan Graphics, YV-Tech, and South Central

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Employers sought for Toppenish, Yakima reverse job fairs.

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The following article was originally published in The Yakima Herald Republic and written by Joel Donofrio.  You can read the original article online here. The Yakima County Development Association, in partnership with Toppenish High School, YV-Tech and Swan Graphics, is seeking employers to participate in two upcoming Reverse Job Fairs aimed at connecting local businesses

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Local Entrepreneurs invited to attend: Business Accelerator Conference on April 18th

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Local Entrepreneurs invited to attend: Business Accelerator Conference in April YAKIMA, WA –The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) will be hosting its Bilingual Business Accelerator Conference on Friday, April 18th.  The event will feature interactive workshops, expert panels, and networking sessions designed to support business owners in their second stage of business growth. Prospective Attendees:

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Yani Cisneros focuses on helping businesses in the Yakima Valley at YCDA

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The following article was originally published in El Sol de Yakima and written by América Barceló-Feldman.  El Sol de Yakima is a weekly Spanish Language Newspaper. Meet Yani Cisneros, the bilingual Business Development Manager at the Yakima County Development Association, and discover her vision for contributing to local economic progress by supporting local small business

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