The Heart of Washington State
Why Choose the Yakima Valley?
There are plenty of reasons why you should choose to let your business thrive in the Yakima valley. Keep scrolling to learn more.
When you choose Yakima County, you choose success.
You choose shovel-ready sites, inexpensive utilities and a world class transportation infrastructure that ensures productivity and rapid response to market demands. Let us at the Yakima County Development Association assist.
Choose a Highly Accessible Central Location
You will be centrally located with excellent transportation options for getting supplies and finished products and in and out of the region.
- Your employees will appreciate the short commute times while still being able to visit bigger cities like Seattle and Portland and return home the same day.
- Your logistics team will find it’s an easy two-hour drive to Seattle and only three hours to Spokane, allowing them to access all the major northwest population centers within one shift. They will utilize a network of transportation systems including an uncongested four-lane interstate freeway system, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line, and a regional airport.
Choose a strong workforce and welcoming communities
You choose responsive technical schools and colleges and a well-trained, prepared workforce. You choose public and private leadership that encourages growth; people and organizations ready to help get your company up and running as inexpensively and quickly as possible.
You Choose the Heart of Washington State
A burgeoning mecca for both recreation and industry with over 300 days of sunshine every year. Yakima County is #1 for agricultural production in the Northwest and home to a network of thriving communities supported by industry clusters as diverse and productive as its towns and peoples. Our top business clusters include agribusiness and food processing, logistics and distribution, manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare.
Choose Bottom-Line Value
By choosing the Yakima Valley you gain a competitive advantage that includes productive employees and lower business costs:
- Access highly skilled and trainable workers – Unionization rates and employee turnover are lower than average
- Tap into a talent pipeline of nearly 20,000 students enrolled in the area’s five regional colleges and universities
- Benefit from an attractive tax structure with no corporate or personal income tax
- Enjoy the relatively low cost of living, amazing outdoor amenities, and reputation for friendliness
Enjoy the relatively low cost of living, amazing outdoor amenities, and reputation for friendliness.
Choose Timely, Flexible, Customized Solutions
Your business will be welcomed by a flexible and efficient team that is dedicated to helping you succeed. These proven, time-tested partnerships have helped companies like CubCrafters, Alexandria Molding, Darigold, and Adventurer RV to flourish and grow.
Your people will find it easy to get rooted in our communities. An Ambassador network ensures that you get the help you need whether it’s selecting a school for your kids, deciding which National Forest to spend the weekend in, or determining the route for a local wine tour.
