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York County Development Corporation (YCDC) has a history of supporting the manufacturing sector and their need to attract and develop talent. Each October, YCDC celebrates Nebraska Manufacturing Month by building connections between companies and students to create awareness and demonstrate potential career pathways. “Our goal is to broaden student knowledge...Continue Reading

A lack of workforce housing is a barrier to growth in York County. But, the receipt of an additional $1 million in funding and an active strategy could help to turn the tide.  A renewed focus on housing development could not come sooner for York County companies in search of...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYork, Nebr. – Kilgore Memorial Library, the public library in York, Nebraska, has been selected as the third site to host Ukraine: War and Resistance, an international exhibition of American and Ukrainian Photographers, Alumni of the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program.This photo display will be available to view in...Continue Reading

As the economic development arm for York County and our communities, YCDC works hard to bring economic growth to York County. We work on recruiting businesses, business expansions and start-ups, housing, childcare, and retaining/recruiting residents, all resulting in increased county tax revenue. These activities are just the tip of the iceberg when it...Continue Reading

Fall registration for the 17-County Leadership Program is now open! This year, York County Development Corporation (YCDC) and our partners have designed this program for current leader looking to refine their skills and aspiring leaders eager to develop their abilities before stepping into a formal leadership role. For 2023, we...Continue Reading

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced a technology collaboration with Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell). This collaboration allows for Green Plains Inc. via Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology (MSC™) to be used with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology (SFCT). The two technologies will combine fermentation, mechanical separation and processing,...Continue Reading

York County Development Corporation (YCDC) works to promote economic growth in York County, Nebraska. One of our initiatives is a podcast that aims to share the stories of people who live and work in York County. The podcast has been a successful tool for promoting York County locally and globally...Continue Reading

A dream turned into a reality: Peyton Parker Lane Playground opens By Naomi Snider, York News-Times   Saturday was an important day for the city of York, as it marked the grand opening of the largest, all-inclusive playground in the state of Nebraska: Peyton Parker Lane...Continue Reading

YCDC staff worked with Kimm Klute and team to receive a Site & Building Development Fund grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Lisa Hurley, YCDC Executive Director stated "It is always a joy to work with our York and York County businesses to expand and modenize. This family-owned...Continue Reading

Like many areas York County Nebraska communities struggle with housing and workforce.  From permanent to short-term, there never seems to be enough to support the community’s growing needs. York County communities, York County Development Corporation, and many other partners are consistently working to increase the number of available quality housing...Continue Reading

Article Published in PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | A P R I L 2 0 2 3. Written by Dr. Sue Crawford, PH.D. Technology advances and COVID-19 pandemic work-from-home experiences now encourage an unprecedented number of people to work from home and to start new home enterprises. Home-based businesses as microenterprises,...Continue Reading

Emily Perry, Development Coordinator for York County Development Corporation, has recently graduated from the Policy Leadership Academy put on by First Five Nebraska. The academy brings together leaders from throughout Nebraska to learn about, and advocate for, the early childhood infrastructure that is necessary to support Nebraskan families and move...Continue Reading