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The ScaleUp Business Training Program, offered in both English and Spanish, is designed to help established business owners break through barriers, boost profitability, and create sustainable growth. If you’ve ever found yourself: Struggling to find time to focus on your business vs working on it Spending too much energy on low-profit activities Managing high-maintenance clients […]

By Ed Rieckelman, Yakima Valley Business Times, November 2023 Oklahoma-based Paragon Films has begun expansion of its 138,000-square-foot facility in Union Gap. The company manufactures stretch film products to secure cased goods and other products on shipping pallets. “We’re putting in a brand- new line in our Washington facility,” said Paragon Films Vice President of

The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC), is proud to launch the Construction Business Accelerator Program.  Funded by South Central Workforce (SCW) and the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA), this initiative is designed to empower local construction business with the tools, strategies, and resources they

Exploring the Future of Agriculture Innovation. YCDA’s Economic Development Manger Joe Schmitt attended the 2024 FIRA Conference in Sacramento, CA.  This premier event brought together global leaders, innovators, and industry experts to showcase advancements in robotic and autonomous solutions for agriculture.   The conference highlighted the transformative technologies redefining the future of farming.  From smart robotics

First Spanish WA Biz Fair Held in Pasco–A major step for Washington’s Spanish Speaking Business Community On October 5, 2024, Columbia Basin College hosted the inaugural Spanish WA Biz Fair, marking a pivotal moment for business owners and entrepreneurs across the state.  YCDA’s Bilingual Business Development Manager, Yani was an integral member of the planning