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York County is home to remarkable businesses, unique products, valuable services, and inspiring people—and some of their best stories are still waiting to be discovered.YCDC’s new “Did You Know?” campaign will go live in mid-August. This ongoing digital campaign will highlight the businesses, organizations, industries, and people that make York...Continue Reading

Understanding Our Roles and Strengthening York CountyLisa Hurley, Executive Director York County Development CorporationOne question we get from time to time is, “What’s the difference between YCDC, the York Chamber, and the York County Visitors Bureau?”It’s a fair question.Our offices are in the same building. We attend many of the...Continue Reading

When a Business Question Becomes a Community ResourceA Special Release from YCDC Lisa Hurley, CEcDExecutive Director, York County Development Corporation A recent business visit reminded me of something I have always appreciated about economic development: some of the most useful work starts with a good question.During a Business Retention and Expansion conversation...Continue Reading

Celebrating National Homebuyers Month with York County Development CorporationJune is National Homebuyers Month, a time to recognize the importance of homeownership and celebrate the partnerships that make it possible. At the York County Development Corporation (YCDC), we know that strong communities are built through collaboration, and homeownership remains one of...Continue Reading

A Monthly Update from YCDCLisa Hurley, Executive DirectorYork County Development CorporationOne of the questions that comes up regularly in conversations with businesses, site selectors, and within our own communities is simple: What types of industries are you trying to recruit to York County?It’s a fair question, and one worth answering...Continue Reading

The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) team recently joined economic development professionals from across Nebraska at the 2026 Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Annual Conference, held June 10–12 in Kearney. The annual event brings together leaders, community builders, and industry experts to share ideas, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen the...Continue Reading

A Monthly Update from YCDCLisa Hurley, Executive DirectorEconomic development is often most visible when there is a ribbon cutting, a new business opening, or a project announcement. Much of the work that makes those moments possible happens earlier, through conversations, planning, partnerships, and follow-up.Over the past month, York County Development Corporation...Continue Reading

When people think about economic development in rural communities, they often think first about local projects; housing developments, business expansion, workforce initiatives, infrastructure improvements, or entrepreneurship programs.Those projects are critical. They are also deeply connected to broader state and federal policies that influence how rural communities grow, compete, and access...Continue Reading

Restoration project brings new life, new housing, and renewed momentum to the Bradshaw communityThe community is invited to celebrate an exciting milestone in Bradshaw with a special open house and ribbon cutting recognizing the completion of the first homes in the Bradshaw housing development.This project represents more than new housing—it...Continue Reading

Why It Matters: The Work Behind York County’s GrowthBy Lisa Hurley, Executive DirectorYork County Development CorporationEach year, as we recognize Small Business Week and Economic Development Week, it provides an opportunity to review what we do, and to put together a series of efforts to highlight our community.At the York...Continue Reading

Closing in on the Finish Line for York’s Workforce FutureBy Lisa Hurley, Executive Director, York County Development CorporationMomentum is building, and we’re getting close.The York Regional Workforce Development Center/Learning Center continues to move forward, and thanks to strong community support, we have now raised over $2.6 million locally toward this...Continue Reading