The Future Grows Here: YCDA Celebrates Investment & Growth at 2026 Annual Meeting
The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) welcomed investors, business leaders, and community partners to its 2026 Annual Meeting, The Future Grows Here, on Tuesday, October 20, at State Fair Park in Yakima. Held
Public Comment Open for Kittitas-Yakima Economic Development Strategy
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
CAMPS Hosts Hands-On AI Workshop for Manufacturers
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
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
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Tech and Robotics to Yakima County
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
Manzana announces additional investment in Sunnyside
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
Healthcare, Education, and Economic Growth in Yakima Valley
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
Economic development is not something done to a community; it is something built with it
Yakima County is changing, and with that change comes a responsibility to intentionally shape our economic future. Growth does not happen by accident, and neither does resilience. Both require planning, coordination, and a
Partnerships that Strengthen Local Businesses Help Attract New Businesses
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
From Infrastructure to Opportunity: Sunnyside Opens 200 Acres for Business Development
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
