CWHCC May 2022 Meet and Greet - Jon Smith, YCDA Executive Director

802 East Yakima Avenue,Yakima WA 98901

25 May, 2022

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Join us for an evening of networking and hear from our speaker, Jon Smith, the Yakima County Development Association Executive Director Join us for an evening of networking and hear from our special speaker, Jon Smith, the Yakima County Development Association Executive Director Jonathan is a Certified Economic Developer with sixteen years of rural economic development experience. His key accomplishments include successful recruitment of national and international companies and assisting local businesses with expansions and exporting projects. In total, Smith has helped over twenty-five companies locate or expand new operations. These companies have invested over $1.6 billion in facilities and equipment and have created approximately 1,700 jobs. Jon also has experience with infrastructure development and has helped secure over $40 million of grant and loan funding for job-creating projects. This includes funding for rail, water, sewer, roads, and electrical infrastructure. Some of Jon’s most rewarding work has been coordinating workforce development programs between businesses and educational institutions. These training programs result in hundreds of local residents receiving the training and skills they need to be successful in local family-wage jobs. Additionally, Jon has worked with small businesses and rural communities to help develop main streets and spur business growth in distressed areas. Bring business cards and we will see you there!