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At York County Development Corporation (YCDC), our mission is to strengthen economic growth by fostering opportunities for businesses, workers, and local communities. This month, we’re proud to highlight several key initiatives that reinforce our commitment to workforce development and economic growth through regional collaboration.Connecting Talent with Opportunity Through CareerPathway.comOne of...

From 2022 to 2023, 8,141 new businesses opened in Nebraska. These businesses grew job opportunities in the state by 21,077 workers, with small businesses accounting for the majority of jobs created.York County contributed to this growth. Since 2020, York has represented around 2.35% of entrepreneurial activity in Nebraska. Considering Nebraska...
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YCDC Partners with CareerPathway.com to Help York County Access Career and Education Tools
Feb 7 2025In today's dynamic job market, aligning talent with opportunity is paramount. CareerPathway.com emerges as a pivotal platform, seamlessly connecting students, job seekers, businesses, and educational institutions to foster meaningful professional relationships and guide its users through their career exploration journey.YCDC is helping the platform roll out in York County. We...

Submit someone for an Impact Award today!
Jan 23 2025York County Development Corporation Announces the 2025 Impact Awards Nomination PeriodYork, Nebraska – The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) and the York News-Times are thrilled to announce the 2025 Impact Awards, an initiative recognizing individuals who have recently made a significant positive impact on the economic and community growth of...

YCDC's Executive Director elected 2025 President of National Rural Economic Developers Association
Jan 23 2025Dear Stakeholders and Friends,It is with great excitement that I share some incredible news with you! Linked here, you will find an article announcing my role as the 2025 President of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA). This opportunity is not only a personal honor but a significant milestone...

Sometimes reuse projects and housing projects come from unexpected places. YCDC was thrilled to play a small role in the transformation of EpWorth Village campus to EpWorks, a workforce housing project. Original article posted by R.J. Post People who work need housing that works for them — even if they’re not in...

New Year, New Career: Pick Up a Job Listing Packet at Multiple Locations Within York County
Jan 6 2025The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is making it easier for residents to find new jobs in 2025. Whether you are ready to change careers or take the next step within your industry, the New Year, New Career event can help you.Here’s how it works: stop by one of eight...

Why York CountyLooking Ahead to 2025: York County's Vision for Growth and InnovationLisa Hurley, YCDC Executive DirectorAs we roll into 2025, York County is ready to keep the momentum going—building on growth, innovation, and a whole lot of community spirit. At YCDC, we’re laser-focused on development, retention, and recruitment—whether it’s...

Original Article by R.J. Post with York News-Times York has a housing gap, and it’s not difficult to define.For Lisa Hurley, executive director of the York County Development Corp., it’s the 542 housing units the community needs to build by 2030.For Nate Eldred, sales manager at Champion Homes and partner in...

YCDC Kicks off New Year New Career Event
Dec 20 2024The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to announce our 2025 New Year, New Career event—a perfect opportunity to connect job seekers with local employers and career opportunities in York County.This initiative aims to make it easy for individuals to explore current job openings in the area. Career packets,...

December is often a time to reflect on the past year and the highs and lows that came with it. At the York County Development Corporation (YCDC), we use this month to confirm that we served our stakeholders to the best of our abilities. We want to confirm that we...

York County Shines on the National Stage: A Milestone Moment for Rural Economic Development
Nov 21 2024Why York County Update:Lisa Hurley, Executive Director, York County Development CorporationRepresenting York County Development Corporation (YCDC) at the national level is always an honor, but this year’s National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, was particularly special. As the 2024 Conference Chair, I had the privilege...

York University partnered with York County Development Corporation (YCDC) once again to host a career fair and provide students with opportunities this fall. On November 12, area employers gathered on the York University campus to network with current students, as well as promote any job openings that they had. Taking...

New site for ag education in York holds endless possibilities Melanie Wilkinson November 12, 2024YORK – The site for York Public Schools’ new agri-science center holds endless possibilities for the future.The location is a nearly two-acre plot which has been owned for many years by Corteva. It is located directly north of...

The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is made possible through community investment. Stakeholders across all industries buy into YCDC and direct its efforts throughout the year. Whether you are an entrepreneur getting a new business off the ground or an enterprise executive, you have a voice in YCDC.“Your support is...

York, NE – The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) proudly celebrates the success of the 2024 SPARK Program, a dynamic event fostering entrepreneurial spirit and growth in York County. 2024 is the first year YCDC has been able to add this event to support our entrepreneurs. At the event, participants...
In celebration of National Manufacturing Day and month, the York County Development Corporation (YCDC) hosted two impactful events to highlight the vibrant manufacturing sector in our region.First, on October 4, 2024, YCDC’s Annual Manufacturing Day Tours took local high school upperclassmen and community leaders behind the scenes at three of...

Klute, Inc. has been a staple of York County, Nebraska, since 1961. The company was founded in 1961 by Don and Janice Klute, who left their berry farm in Oregon to move back home to Nebraska. In the 63 years since, the company has brought on other family members (notably,...

17-County Leadership Class graduates
Oct 3 2024Eleven people have graduated from this year’s 17-County Leadership Class.Graduates are Zach Crouch, Jill Swartzendruber, Oscar Spader, Emily Perry, Taylor Samek, Emily Peterson, Marcus Ruhl, Leila Luft, Jake Owens, Ellen Hansen and Eric Allgood.Click here to view the complete article.
York, NE. September 30, 2024: The City of York is selected as the location for their next Fairfield Inn & Suites. The developer will break ground on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and anticipates an early 2026 opening. The four-story hotel will have 79 rooms, a Pool, and a Fitness center...
Tuesday morning, Mike McPuff, an artist from Fort Collins, Colorado, pulled up to the North Printing and Office Supply building – armed with a ton of spray paint and a vision. His task at hand is creating a colorful mural on the east side of the building, one the community...