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YCDA Receives a $30k Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Fund its Bilingual Small Business Accelerator Program

YAKIMA, Wash. – September 24, 2024 – The small business community will be getting more assistance to grow, thrive, and succeed in Yakima County thanks to a $30,000 small business grant awarded to the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) by the Wells Fargo Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for their […]

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YCDA Childcare Accelerator Program Grows Capacity in Yakima County

Lack of access to and affordability for childcare has caused over 4,000 workers in the greater Yakima region to drop out of the workforce. This volatility in the labor market is estimated to cost area businesses $92 million annually. Childcare is a family stabilizer and indirect economic driver/multiplier. It enables labor force participation, especially among

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Upcoming Workshops: Self Employment Essentials

Empowering workshops designed to provide essential knowledge and resources for self-employed individuals and solopreneurs.  These workshops are FREE and offer invaluable insights and networking opportunities. When: June 11, 2024 Where: South Central Workforce Office, 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr. Suite B, Union Gap, WA 98903 Workshop 1: Self-Employment Essentials and Resources (9:30 am – 11:30 am with

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Dashboard provides 34 economic trends across Washington State

YAKIMA, WA.–Wednesday, May 24, 2024 -Kris Johnson, President of the Association of Washington Business (AWB), presented at a Yakima SHRM Event. Kris was joined by Senator Curtis King who also shared his perspective on our economy and local workforce. Kris shared updates with attendees across: Manufacturing Talent Business Environment Infrastructure  Connectivity Entrepreneurship & Innovation The

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Amazon announces plans for new last-mile facility in Yakima

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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