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Hank McGowan purchased his first farm in York County in 1997. His grandfather started farming in the 1920’s and his dad in the 1960’s. “We made a decision to farm this land but it hasn’t always been easy. There’s been some lean times,” he said. “We want to continue t...Continue Reading

David C. Levy of Baird Holm LLP, has been involved in Nebraska renewable energy projects for decades. When asked how Nebraskans benefit from projects like the K-Junction Solar Facility, he said, “Renewable energy projects provide diversity in the electric supply and renewable energy is some of the cheapest electricity availabl...Continue Reading

Do you know kids who are forever concocting business schemes? The one who sets up a lemonade stand on the corner, is interested in selling items on eBay, or publishes and sells comic books to neighbor kids? The York Development Corporation, York Public Schools and Nebraska Extension are sponsoring its annua...Continue Reading

Get a new job with a signing bonus and full benefits in York County, Nebraska. “The opportunities for workers are incredible right now. We are seeing companies offer signing bonuses to new employees and benefits packages that include medical and dental, paid time off and some even offer retirement plans...Continue Reading

BginUSA has selected the City of York as the location for their next data mining complex.  BginUSA expects the project to be an $8 million project that will create five to eight jobs.  The data mining project will bring about thirty units of computer servers and an office to th...Continue Reading

York County Development Corporation’s 2022 Regional Career Day was a roaring success, with over 200 students from 9 schools in attendance. Representatives from York County businesses were on hand to share information about their business, current opportunities, how students can begin their careers and what a typical career pathway migh...Continue Reading

About 20 percent of small businesses fail within their first year. By the end of the second year, 30 percent of businesses will have failed, and by the end of the fifth year, about half of businesses will have failed. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). Although some businesses “close” from statistica...Continue Reading

York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is tasked with growing York County’s economy and enhancing the quality of life for all residents within the community. YCDC is funded by members who are investing in the county’s growth, with the understanding that sustained economic growth benefits everyone.  YCDC is proud to lead th...Continue Reading

York News-Times/Steve Moseley YORK – It’s not every year that the Focus on York Award is given by the York Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s only been bestowed a few times, for when individuals and/or organizations have brought state, regional or national recognition to York. This year, the Chamber presented that awar...Continue Reading

York News-Times Article By Dave Sjuts Pat and Lisa Eichinger are excited to announce that they have sold Baer’s Furniture to York native Brett Gulbrandson and his wife Ashley. The furniture and carpet store, located at 615 N. Lincoln Avenue in York, has been a staple of downtown York since 1879 an...Continue Reading