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Preferred Popcorn, one of Nebraska’s leading manufacturers, is expanding into York County, Nebraska. They are leasing space in the newly refurbished SWB Industrial Park in Waco. The 122,745 square foot building sits on 11.64 acres off of Highway 34 just north of I-80 near York and less than an hou...Continue Reading

“Why be saddled with massive student debt when you can gain experience working and then go to college for free?” That’s the question Derek Dauel, Development Coordinator for York County Development Corporation is asking high school students, teachers and counselors. With many York County manufacturing companies willing to pay fo...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 27, 2021 Lisa Hurley has been named the 2021 Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Professional of the Year in the community category. The award was presented by NEDA, the largest association of economic development professionals in Nebraska at its Annual Conference in Sidney on August 26, 2021.  Hurley i...Continue Reading

York County is a good place to do business. The county’s central location is just 45 minutes from Lincoln, Nebraska, while offering the convenience of a rural location - namely no traffic and lower costs of doing business. Being rural has other advantages as well, such as adjacency to th...Continue Reading

YCDC is focused on economic development 24/7/365. Our objective is to find new ways to promote York County as the ideal destination for investments and life! Though the efforts are ongoing, May is an excellent time to take a step back and recognize YCDC’s efforts and the efforts of th...Continue Reading

YCDC’s mission is “To promote and encourage quality economic growth in York County, Nebraska.” As an economic development organization we recognize that “promoting and encouraging quality economic growth” requires a multi-pronged approach where supporting the existing small business community is a critical component. Small businesses are the lifeblood of ou...Continue Reading

Ah, Spring, my personal favorite season of the year! The snow is melting, all of the wonderful colors are beginning to show, animals are coming out of their winter hibernations and flowers are starting to grow! What more could you ask for? World Peace? Actually, yes, but let’s focus o...Continue Reading

York NewsTimes - Melanie Wilkenson YORK – The York County Development Corporation celebrated its 25th anniversary this past week during the organization’s annual membership meeting. YCDC Director Lisa Hurley opened the meeting, greeting the membership, local leaders, and the YCDC Board of Directors. She also thanked three of the founding board member...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teamwork, Block Grants Combine to Create Opportunities in York and Surrounding Region    March 19, 2021 (LINCOLN, NEB). – The expansion of a local job creator in York, Nebraska is a testament to innovative resource management and the power of partnerships.   York Cold Storage I LLC, a subsidiary of Great Wes...Continue Reading