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Collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency Brings Enhanced Functionality and Visual Appeal to YCDC Online PresenceYORK, NE—The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, yorkdevco.com, developed in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The upgraded site promises to deliver an enhanced user experience,...
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If you haven’t checked in with Pellet Technology USA recently, you might be surprised at how much they have grown in recent years. This company manufactures animal feed products for cow-calf producers across 22 states, with a primary customer base in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Pellet Tech works with...
If you are a long-time resident of York, Nebraska, you might be surprised by how much the local parks system has changed over the past decade. The York city council has heavily invested in the York Nebraska Parks and Recreation Department, giving its staff the funds they need to develop...
Small businesses play a significant role in the York County, Nebraska economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 56.6% of all companies across the county have fewer than five employees. The majority of businesses have either a handful of workers or are run by solopreneurs. Not only do entrepreneurs become...
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York County Becomes the First Service Location for NEXAT Agricultural Machinery in the United States
May 24 2024April was a significant month for York County and NEXAT, a market-leading agricultural machinery manufacturer. Two new NEXATs were delivered to the region and NEXAT personnel are traveling across York to support a variety of farmers during planting season.“York County is in the heartland of highly successful corn and soybean...
Deb Heskett, a long-time employee of YCDC, will be retiring on May 31st of this year. Please attend the open house honoring her legacy and commitment on May 30th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the YCDC offices.Deb has been a dedicated employee for almost 17 years. Throughout her time...
We are delighted to introduce Janeen Sorensen as our newest York County Development Corporation (YCDC) team member. Janeen joins us with a remarkable bookkeeping and customer service background, coupled with a deep passion for supporting York County. Her journey to our organization is a testament to her dedication and love...
The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 6th to May 10th. This is a week where we highlight the role of economic development in the community and showcase how businesses and local leaders can shape the future of York County.This year,...
April 29 kicks off Small Business Week and the very next week starts Economic Development week (May 6). The Chamber partners with York County Development Corporation (YCDC) these two weeks to bring strong content for all our members and the community.Click Here to View All the Details!
Green Plains Launches Enhanced Biorefinery Production Through Shell Partnership in York Nebraska
Apr 10 2024Green Plains, an Omaha-based biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural, and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients, held a grand opening for its new biofuel production facility on March 25, 2024. The facility, which is made possible through...
Landlords and property owners in York County can use the Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance (Nebraska ERA) program to support tenants struggling to pay rent. The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) and York County Community Coalition (YC3) are happy to provide information on who qualifies for these funds and how to...
The YCDC proudly hosted our milestone 10th annual Regional Career Day at the esteemed Holthus Convention Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This event witnessed the participation of eight schools, attracting an impressive turnout of students eager to embark on their professional journeys.Our keynote speaker, April McDaniel, captivated the audience...
On Monday the Omaha-based ethanol producer Green Plains unveiled a new demo facility within its York ethanol plant that will combine its refinery technology with technology from Shell, a London-based oil company. Both U.S. Senators from Nebraska, Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer, spoke at the opening of the demonstration facility on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2024CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495Jacy Schafer, (531) 510-8529Melissa Lee, University of Nebraska(402) 580-3297/ melissalee@nebraska.eduGov. Pillen, University Unveil New Scholarship for Top ACT Scoring StudentsLINCOLN, NE -- As part of a comprehensive plan to reverse Nebraska’s brain drain and compete more effectively for top talent, Governor Jim Pillen...