Yakima County Development Association

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

01/21/2026

Tonight we kick off our first BizConnect of the year ✨

In partnership with Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, join us for a fun, casual evening where small business owners and state agencies connect, share, and grow.

English session: 4:00–5:00 PM
Spanish session: 5:30–6:30 PM

Attend virtually or in person at the YCDA office—bring your brochures and business cards if joining us in person.

Know someone who could benefit from networking and small business resources? Invite them to join us! 🤝

11/07/2025

is fortunate to have the Yakima County Development Association working hard to increase and enhance our local agriculture-based economy. Today marked a very successful meeting with the leadership team from Manzana and parent company, Agrial. The forecast is very optimistic for more growth ahead! 🌱

11/06/2025

10/01/2025

A special thank you to our EDTalk 2025 sponsors!

Your support makes this event possible and allows us to create a space where leaders, educators, and community members can come together to share ideas that move the Yakima Valley forward. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our community’s future!

👏Thank you to our sponsors:
Austin Beebe, HUB International
Yakima County
HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc.
Moriet Miketa - Broker, Realtor
Pacific Power

📅 EDTalk 2025 is happening October 23rd! Don’t miss out on an evening of inspiration, connection, and community impact.

Get your tickets and reserve your spot today: https://YCDA_2025.eventbrite.com

Together, we’re shaping conversations that matter. 💡🌱