Yakima County Development Association

08/27/2026

Yakima County employers - we want to hear from you! 📣

YCDA is planning our 2027 Workforce Conferences. Your feedback will help us select topics, speakers, and resources that reflect the needs of local employers.

The survey takes only 5–7 minutes. Please complete it or share it with the person most familiar with your organization’s workforce needs.

🔗 English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YCDAWorkforceConference2027

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¡Empleadores del condado de Yakima, queremos escuchar su opinión! 📣

YCDA está planificando nuestras Conferencias Laborales 2027. Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a seleccionar temas, conferencistas y recursos que respondan a las necesidades de los empleadores locales.

La encuesta toma solamente de 5 a 7 minutos. Complétela o compártala con la persona que mejor conozca las necesidades laborales de su empresa.

🔗 Encuesta en español: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YCDAConferenciaLaboral2027

08/21/2026

Today, YCDA had the opportunity to tour Wilbert Precast Inc. and learn more about the incredible work happening right here in Yakima County!

A special thank you to TJ Houk and the entire Wilbert Precast Inc. team for welcoming our group, sharing more about the company, and showing us around the facility.

We also appreciated learning about Wilbert Precast’s involvement in the Vantage I-90 Bridge project and the important role local manufacturing plays in major infrastructure projects across Washington.

Thank you as well to Brian White with the Washington State Department of Transportation for giving our group an informative presentation on the significance of the Vantage Bridge and the work being done to preserve this critical transportation connection.

We are proud to have companies like Wilbert Precast contributing their expertise, talent, and high-quality products to projects that make an impact across our state!

08/05/2026

Good morning!

Today, the YCDA team is in the Tri-Cities attending the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) Summer Conference. We’re looking forward to connecting with economic development professionals from across Washington, learning about new ideas and best practices, and bringing those insights back to help strengthen Yakima County.

Please note: Our office will be closed today while our team is at the conference. We’ll return calls and emails as soon as we’re back in the office.

07/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

The YCDA team will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

05/18/2026

This May, BizConnect is focused on OMWBE Certification!

Join our OMWBE Certification Turbo Workshop and start your application in just ONE hour.

📅 May 21, 2026
⏰ English Session: 4:00–5:00 PM
⏰ Spanish Session: 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 WorkSource Yakima + Virtual option available

✨ What you’ll gain:
✔️ Learn benefits & eligibility
✔️ Start your application
✔️ Receive step-by-step guidance

💻 Bring your device + have your EIN & UBI ready

📲 Reserve your spot today:
[email protected] | 360-489-7635

Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
South Central Workforce

05/18/2026

YCDA is happy to share this opportunity from OIC of Washington!

📣 Calling all local businesses!

Support local youth by participating in the 21st Annual Jobs for Youth Event - a powerful opportunity to connect, mentor, and create pathways to employment.

You can get involved by:
✔️ Joining the job fair
✔️ Volunteering as a mock interviewer
✔️ Becoming a host employer
✔️ Sponsoring a summer job

📅 May 27, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 6 PM
📍 OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center, Yakima

🔗 Learn more: https://oicofwa.org/employers/

05/12/2026

The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) is proud to help bring the USA FIRA Ag Tech Conference to the Yakima Valley! 🌱🚜

For the first time, this nationally recognized Ag tech conference - previously held in California - will take place right here in Yakima, Washington, October 20–22, 2026. This milestone reflects the strength of our region’s agricultural industry and our growing role as a hub for innovation and technology.

This effort is made possible through strong collaboration with our partners, including GOFAR, Yakima County, and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. Together, we’re working to showcase the Yakima Valley as a leader in ag innovation and to welcome industry leaders from across the country and internationally.

Learn more about the conference: https://fira-usa.com

View this video in Spanish: https://youtu.be/e5r0pmmqWzo?feature=shared

05/09/2026

Manzana Products Co. announced its plans to invest an additional $2 million to upgrade its new production site in Yakima at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in partnership with the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) and the Washington State Department of CommerceWashington State Department of Commerce. This follows an initial $60 million investment in Yakima County, announced in 2024.

Full story here: https://chooseyakimavalley.com/news/manzana-announces-additional-investment-in-sunnyside/

04/18/2026

YCDA’s Advanced Childcare Accelerator Conference has kicked off in Grandview. Atendees are learning how to strengthen and expand their childcare and early learning facilities!

04/10/2026

Is it possible to look forward to performance reviews? Join me and find out at this event hosted by Yakima SHRM, our valley's HR Association.

📣 Registration is Open!

Join Yakima SHRM on April 16 for:
Leveraging the Potential of Performance Management: It’s About the Dialogue!
Hear from speaker Rick Park about how better performance conversations can drive stronger teams and organizational success.

📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 7:30–10:00 AM (Breakfast included)
📍 YV Tech – Yakima
🔗 Register: https://www.yakimashrm.org/events-1/leveraging-the-potential-of-performance-management