News Archives

Your Halloween decorations might still be up, but your customers are already thinking about Christmas. Studies show that 42% of consumers buy holiday gifts before December, while only 20% wait until mid- to late December to start shopping. People are increasingly creating lists and buying items ahead of time so...

To fuel regional economic growth and build a local talent pipeline, Southeast Community College is partnering with York Public Schools, the York County Development Corporation, and area employers to build a new Learning and Workforce Development Center adjacent to York High School. This collaborative investment expands access to hands-on training...

The Bradshaw Beat is here to view: View Here

The Waco Dirt is here to view:  View Here

The Rabbit Holes of Economic DevelopmentLisa Hurley, Executive Director  • York County Development CorporationI've been known to go down a rabbit hole or two. Anyone who has worked with me for very long can probably confirm that.A question comes up in a meeting, I start looking for an answer, and...

Cruiser’s Ice Cream, LLC won the Startup category, and Wild Trail Safari LLC won the Small Business category at the 2026 SPARK Small Business Pitch Contest, hosted by York County Development Corporation (YCDC) on Thursday, October 8, at York University’s Cornerstone Room in the Mackey Center. Now in its third...

High school students from across York County, Nebraska, toured local manufacturing facilities on Friday, October 2, to learn more about the companies that operate in the region. This program is designed to highlight the diversity of manufacturing roles and the opportunities found in York County.“Our local manufacturing companies need people...

A Monthly Update from YCDCLooking Back to Build What’s NextLisa Hurley, Executive DirectorEvery five years, it is probably healthy to stop for a minute and ask a few questions.What did we actually accomplish?What changed?And maybe just as importantly, did the work we spent so much time on put York County...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Opening Celebrates York County MomentumWhat began as an announcement in the fall of 2024 has become a completed investment, a new hospitality option and another sign of continued momentum in York County.The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Fairfield by Marriott Inn...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A week-long training experience brings new insight, stronger strategy, and long-term value back to York Count“This past month, I had the opportunity to attend the Heartland Introduction to Economic Development Course, an intensive, week-long training from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that covered the full scope of modern economic development...

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...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Now Open in York County, Showcasing Continued Growth and OpportunityNew hotel brings expanded lodging, business support, and regional momentum to York CountyYork County continues to build on its momentum with the official opening of the new Fairfield Inn & Suites, now welcoming guests just off Interstate...

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...

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...

At York County Development Corporation (YCDC), our work continues to center on one simple goal: supporting a strong, prepared, and connected York County, today and into the future.As we move through the early months of the year, our team is actively engaged in initiatives that strengthen our workforce pipeline, support...

A community is only as strong as the people who invest their time, talent, and leadership into it—and York County is full of individuals who quietly make a lasting difference.The York County Development Corporation and the York News-Times are proud to partner in launching the York County Impact Awards, an...