2023 Workers Wanted Conference
The COVID pandemic forever changed the labor market. Even though businesses don’t want to hear it, the world of work isn’t going back to the way things were. To remain competitive in this
Yakima County is particularly well suited for key industries like agribusiness, warehouse and distribution, industrial machinery and supplies, and aerospace. Operating with the belief that we win when we work together, YCDA businesses have secured $500+ million in investments and created/retained 10,500+ jobs.
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.
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.
At YCDA, we believe in empowering small businesses through comprehensive support and resources. Whether you are at the inception stage, aiming to grow your existing business, or seeking digital and financial education, we have tailored programs to meet your unique needs. We are committed to offering resources, workshops, and expert guidance to cultivate a thriving business community.
The COVID pandemic forever changed the labor market. Even though businesses don’t want to hear it, the world of work isn’t going back to the way things were. To remain competitive in this
On behalf of the Central Washington Economic Development District (CWEDD), Yakima County Development Association and Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce are assisting with a project update for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Yakima
The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), the South Central Workforce Council (SCWDC), and the Yakima Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (Yakima SHRM) are pleased to present the “2022 Yakima County
After a brief COVID related hiatus, YCDA recently marketed our agricultural sector at this year’s World Ag Expo (WAE) – the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition February 8-10 (visit https://www.worldagexpo.com/ for information about
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and the Yakima County Development Association are excited to announce the contestants moving onto the third and final round of the business plan competition. Contestants participated in the
Kirk Duncan joined the Washington SBDC as a business advisor in 2021. He is hosted locally by the Yakima County Development Association and his office is located in the Greater Yakima Valley Chamber
The Washington Clean Buildings Standard was signed into law in 2019. It’s objective is to lower costs and pollution from fossil fuel consumption in the state’s existing buildings, especially large commercial buildings. Compliance
YCDA joined the other members of the Eastern Washington Economic Development Alliance (EWEDA) to participate in this year’s World Ag Expo (WAE) – the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition. As part of the