About YCDA
YCDA is dedicated to:

Expanding and retaining existing industries

Recruiting new industries

Strengthening the business environment to improve quality of place

Encouraging small business growth

Enhancing investor relations and communications

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What We Do

Who We Are

Why Choose Yakima

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2019 Annual Report
Doing Business
Doing Business

Yakima County is particularly well suited for key industries like food processing, warehouse/distribution, industrial machinery and supplies, aerospace, back office and health care industries. Operating with the believe that we win when we work together, YCDA businesses have secured $500+ million in investments and created/retained 10,500+ jobs.

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Public Infrastructure Funding Program (SIED)

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Start Your Business
StarT Your Business

If you are starting a business in the Yakima Valley or are thinking about entrepreneurial ventures, you will find that there is a variety of helpful resources available.

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Getting Started

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Financing

Licensing & Permitting

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Live Here
Live Here

The Yakima Valley’s history has deep ties to agriculture and enjoys a vibrant heritage in the Yakama Nation, Latino, Japanese, and Filipino cultures. All of which have given rise to the valley’s rich array of museums, exhibits, and renowned seasonal produce.

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Enterprise CHALLENGE
Enterprise Challenge

The Enterprise Challenge is an annual business plan competition for new and emerging companies in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.

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About the Enterprise Challenge

Guidelines to Enter

2022 Challenge Schedule

Previous Winners

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PO Box 1387
10 North 9th Street
Yakima, WA 98901

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Mon – Fri: 8AM to 5PM
Sat – Sun: Closed

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