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YCDC Debuts 360-Degree Virtual Reality Tour

Monday, November 25, 2019

York, NE: York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is pleased to announce the availability of a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour that provides prospective businesses and site selection consultants with a full-immersion experience of the York region from anywhere in the world. The PlaceVR tour, created by Golden Shovel Agency, highlights a 34-acre site for sale as well as educational opportunities in York and the region’s high quality of life. “This virtual reality video complements other marketing efforts we’re doing for this industrial site and the County,” said Lisa Hurley, YCDC Executive Director. “Being a rural community, it is critical to utiliz...

Guess which college or university is the top rank in Nebraska

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The college application deadline for new and returning students is coming soon on Friday, Nov. 1st as WalletHub releases its 2020's Best College and University Rankings as motivation. In research of the rankings, they have also found the top seven colleges and universities in Nebraska. Click here for the complete article.

Creators Wanted: Celebrating Manufacturing Month in York County, Nebraska

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

York County is home to innovators, creators and makers – people and companies who are making products to be used throughout the United States and the world. This is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. With new technologies revolutionizing the industry, manufacturing has become a high-tech field where anything is possible. We encourage the next generation of creators, and everyone in our community, to support York County manufacturers during Manufacturing Month and throughout the year. Creators Wanted According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Nebraska’s manufacturing sector experienced more than 10 percent job growth between December 2009 and July 2019. Th...

LinkedIn Tips from Lisa

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Over the last several months, I have had the opportunity to learn more about LinkedIn, and research if there are better ways for YCDC to utilize it. My coach, Ginger Johnson has pushed me toward making videos, and she is one of the first people that showed me how much LinkedIn has changed. What I have learned has been intriguing. This social media platform has morphed over the last couple of years from what some would have called a job board, to the number one platform for Business to Business (B2B) sales lead generation. During a masters LinkedIn course, ...

Opportunity Zone Investment Prospectus Released

Friday, September 20, 2019

York County Development Corporation releases York Opportunity Zone Prospectus. Located along 1-80 adn US Hwy 81, York County offers easy access to two of the busiest roads in the U.S. York's central location puts it within a legal one-day trucking haul of key markets, including Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and St. Louis. The Opportunity zone allows for funds to be created from capital gains allowing investors to defer their original tax bill until the earlier of December 31, 2016 or sale of hte Opportunity Zone investment. There are available sites in the Opportunity Zone area, and the York Opportunity Zone Prospectu...

NBDC and Nebraska Extension Launch University of Nebraska SourceLink® Resource Navigator

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

NBDC and Nebraska Extension Launch University of Nebraska SourceLink® Resource Navigator Online tool will connect entrepreneurs with University of Nebraska resources. Omaha, NE - Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the Nebraska Extension Community Vitality Initiative (CVI), recently announced the launch of the University of Nebraska SourceLink® Resource Navigator. Over the past two years, CVI, NBDC and the Rural Futures Institute (RFI) have collaborated to support the University’s role in the economic and community success across Nebraska. Andy Stoll with the Kauffman Foundation says, “Entrepreneurial talent is universal but entrepreneurial ecosystems are not.” A powerful way to strengthen the environmen...

A Mooooovable Feast

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

New equipment encourages wetland restoration through cattle grazing

Lisa Hurley speaks on York County Nebraska job opportunities and testimonials

Monday, September 02, 2019

2019 Wage & Salary Report

Monday, August 26, 2019

Are you a business owner, in HR, or part of the team that determines wages? If so, this York Labor Market 2019 Wage & Salary Report may be of use to you. As you review, please remember, salaries and benefits are only one piece of the puzzle of retaining and recruiting workforce. Some things to keep in the back of your mind. In three years, the majority of baby boomers will be retired. In 10 years, Millennials will be 50% of our workforce, and that population is larger than the baby boomer population. In general Millennials are not afraid of chang...

Back to Her Heritage

Monday, August 05, 2019

This is the fourth article in a series that I will be working on during my summer internship at the York County Development Corporation. This series strives to highlight the stories of people who were raised in York County and came back as adults to develop their careers and raise their families. A place can only be as fantastic at its people, which is why the personal histories and current successes of these individuals shows us the true heart of York County. Back to Her Heritage Angie Berthold’s Story By: Sam Redfern, YCDC Intern A story that sounds like it was pulled from ...

Striv named inaugural winner of Third District entrepreneur award

Friday, August 02, 2019

Congressman Adrian Smith has announced the winners of the inaugural Third District Young Entrepreneurial Awards – and one of the recipients is Striv Inc., a company started and run by Taylor Siebert in Henderson. The award was created to celebrate the efforts of young and rising leaders who strengthen their communities with their entrepreneurial spirit, Congressman Smith said. The winners will be recognized by Rep. Smith before the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here for the complete article.

Changing the Narrative: Stephanie Metzger's Story

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

This is the third article in a series that I am working on during my summer internship at the York County Development Corporation. This series strives to highlight the stories of people who were raised in York County and came back as adults to develop their careers and raise their families. A place can only be as fantastic at its people, which is why the personal histories and current successes of these individuals shows us the true heart of York County. Changing the Narrative Stephanie Metzger’s Story By Sam Redfern, YCDC Intern Most of the country seems to think small towns are running agains...

Planting New Roots - Maddie Elder's Story

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

This is the first article in the second series that I am working on during my summer internship at the York County Development Corporation. This series spotlights people who had no previous ties to York County before deciding to call it home. A place can only be as fantastic at its people, which is why the personal histories and current successes of these individuals shows us the true heart of York County. Planting New Roots Maddie Elder’s Story By Sam Redfern, YCDC Intern After growing up in McCook, Nebraska, Maddie Elder always thought that her adult life would begin in a big city. Onc...

Why York County Talent Spotlight - Familes chose York County as home

Monday, March 18, 2019

Two young families, who were friends in York County growing up, both decide to move back to raise their kids.

Lisa Hurley's video releases "Why Millennials Are Choosing York County" Nebaska White Paper

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

IANR launches working group focused on rural community prosperity

Friday, July 12, 2019

“The University of Nebraska is a key resource for the state’s rural communities,” said NU Vice President and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Mike Boehm. “As part of our efforts to ensure the continued competitiveness of our state, this working group will help rural communities position themselves for long-term economic prosperity.”

Lisa Hurley's #WhyYorkCounty

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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