Northwest York Industrial Park Offers 200 Acres of Customizable Lots to Support Business Expansion

Companies that want to move to York County or expand their operations within the region should consider the Northwest York Industrial Park, a brand-new space with 200 acres of room to support different industries.

“The city is excited to talk with business leaders and site selectors about the lots available at the Northwest York Industrial Park,” says Dr. Sue Crawford, City Administrator for the City of York. “This industrial park is brand new, so there is a lot of flexibility. We can work with businesses that have specific configuration needs.” 

Learn about the location advantages of this specific park and York County as a whole. The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is happy to answer any queries about the Northwest York Industrial Park and schedule tours of the property. 

Benefits of Moving to the Northwest York Industrial Park

The main reason to consider the Northwest York Industrial Park is that it is still in development. Working with YCDC early on can ensure you get the perfect lot for your operations. There are options to customize lots based on your specific needs so you can enjoy a quick time to market. We can build a space just for you.

Additional benefits of moving to the Northwest York Industrial Park include:

• Rail access through BNSF Railway
• Highway access within 0.4 miles (US 81)
• Interstate access within 5 miles (I-80)
• Nearby airport access (York Municipal Airport and Lincoln Municipal Airport)
• Electrical by Nebraska Public Power District 
• Gas by Black Hills Energy
• Water and sewer by the City of York
• TIF district 
• PACE district

Additionally, the southern part of the industrial park is highly visible from the road. This is ideal for companies that want to have retail and public-facing elements for their businesses.

The City of York has partnered with YCDC to conduct due diligence and traffic analysis. This proactive work provides the data needed to make the best decisions about building locations and a basis to work together proactively to make sure that our infrastructure keeps up with increased development demands.

The City of York is also proactively working on wastewater engineering (with a federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency) to determine how to best expand capacity if needed for incoming development needs.

Location Advantages of York County

The Northwest York Industrial Park will be an excellent resource for any company that chooses to move to York County or expand its current local operations. The new facilities offer just one of many business advantages of operating in the region. A few reasons why you should consider York include:

• Desirable location in the middle of the country: Shipments from York County can be trucked to 90% of the United States in two days or less. 
• Accessible infrastructure: Your business will be near rail, air, and four-lane interstates for easy logistical planning.  
• Strong labor pool: York County’s labor market is home to more than 318,000 potential employees. It is also a Right to Work state. 
• Sustainable investments to support emissions reduction: The city of York continues to invest in infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions. This includes installing a solar field on landfill property to provide 100% carbon-free electricity for the city, county, and public school buildings in the community. The city is also building a multi-million active transportation trail network throughout the community with the assistance of a $15.6 million federal transportation grant.
• Easy access to foreign trade zones:Lincoln FTZ #59 & Omaha FTZ #19 are within 90 minutes of York County.

Companies interested in expanding to York will find a business-friendly environment and key location advantages that make establishing your operations fast and easy. 

Tour the Northwest York Industrial Park to Learn More

York County, Nebraska, is a thriving community in the middle of the United States. It is home to several agricultural processing, advanced manufacturing, and transportation companies, as well as thousands of residents who invest in their neighborhoods. York is a place where you and your employees will want to live. 

“The City of York is a thriving community located on the I-80 corridor,” says Dr. Crawford. “The community is committed to a high quality of life with investments in amenities like our parks system, aquatic center, and a thriving public school district.”

If you, or a company you represent, are interested in the Northwest York Industrial Park, contact Lisa Hurley, Executive Director of YCDC at 402-362-3333 or lhurley@yorkdevco.com. You can also reach out to Emily Perry, Development Coordinator of YCDC at 402-362-3333. Take the first steps toward a bright future in York County today.