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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Are you looking to enhance your business and make a positive impact, in the community? South Central Workforce is here to help support your business through its Community Reinvestment Funds (CRF) Program. What’s in it for your business? Recruitment Assistance: Find the right talent for your team. Training Opportunities: Enhance skills and productivity. Wage Support:
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Twenty years ago the Yakima Valley celebrated the opening of Walmart Distribution #7021, an 800,000-square-foot grocery fulfillment center that employed 400 hourly associates and served 42 stores in three states. Today, the Distribution Center (DC) employs 764 hourly associates, 61 salaried managers, and delivers product fulfillment to 120 Walmart stores across five different states. In
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The Supporting Investment in Economic Development (SIED) Program propels infrastructure projects forward, stimulating private investment and creating jobs. Earlier this year, the City of Moxee was awarded a $718,702 grant and $718,702 loan package totaling $1,437,404 through Yakima County’s SIED Program to fund upgrades to its municipal water transmission and storage system. The City is
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In March 2024 a delegation from Yakima County visited Washington, D.C. advocating for funding for prioritized transportation projects. The delegation included representatives from the DRYVE TRANS-ACTION Group. Members of the delegation include: (Left to Right): Mike Battle (HLA Engineering, Jonathan Smith (YCDA), Commissioner Amanda McKinney (Yakima County), Michael Grayum (City of Zillah), Mayor Roger Bell
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The Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) is hosting its Manufacturing Accelerator at Yakima Chief Hops on April 10 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. No Cost Registration Here The Manufacturing Accelerator is a peer-to-peer network that is exclusive to manufacturing owners and executives in Washington State no matter the size or stage of
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2023 was a busy year for Yakima County’s Supporting Investment in Economic Development (SIED) Program. 2023 marked a significant stride forward for our county. The following projects represent a concerted effort to enhance the foundational elements in our cities and counties, fostering growth, prosperity, and connectivity. What follows is a list of Projects Approved by
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