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The YCDC Why York County Newsletter for December is available to interact. Take a look!
York County is home to Collins Aerospace, a company with 80,000 employees across more than 250 offices and manufacturing plants worldwide. It is a global leader in aerospace technology, from autonomous operations to sustainable aircraft design.“If it flies – commercially or for the military – we probably make a part...
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On November 7th, members of York University’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter hosted a career fair that invited 16 different York businesses to meet with graduate and undergraduate students alike. Students could network with business leaders in the community and connect with potential employers.“It’s not just about getting...
What a year 2023 has been. YCDC is tasked with growing the overall economy, which requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and long-term planning. Holistic economic development is a big part of that and that is why YCDC looks at all of the factors that influence economic growth. As a rural EDO,...
The YCDC Why York County Newsletter for November is available to interact. Take a look!
Central Nebraska Labor Availability Reports ReleasedLINCOLN – NDOL has compiled survey data from households and businesses to produce Labor Availability and Hiring Needs Reports for Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, and Lexington. The reports cover responses from portions of 13 counties, over 1,200 businesses, and over 1,400 households. The survey area population in...
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LivFarms Donates Cutting-Edge AI Hydroponics Research Unit to FFA Chapter LivFarms, a York County business, was assisted by YCDC earlier this year and is receiving $75,000 in Site and Building Development Funds through YCDC from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for their start-up. EXETER, NE – October 18, 2023 – LivFarms,...
The YCDC Why York County Newsletter for October is available to interact. Take a look!
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...
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...
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...
Coming Together To Grow
Sep 1 2023As 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...
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...
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,...
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...
Peyton Parker Lane Playground opens
May 25 2023A 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...
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,...