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Financing To Grow Your Business
As a service to the regional business community and as a strong part of our economic development strategy for the region, MCEDD manages several business loan programs that provide an accessible, affordable source of capital for projects that create or retain jobs. These loan funds can be used to contribute to the financing needed by a business to purchase or build new facilities, purchase equipment, or provide working capital.

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Contact MCEDD to discuss your business needs. Complete a loan application (standard PDF; fillable PDF) with supporting documentation. Your application will generally be reviewed within 2-6 weeks and a decision made by the Loan Board.

Contact:
Eric Nerdin, Loan Fund Manager
515 East Second Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: 541-296-2266

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New Pilot Program for Business Financing
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Oregon Investment Board has made $250,000 available for a pilot program that has
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Business Program Assists Loan Start-Up: All Seasons Carpet Cleaning
All Seasons Carpet Cleaning and Restoration is a newly established, locally owned and operated carpet cleaning, janitorial, and restoration business serving the
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Small Business Loan Supports Riverhood Rentals
Riverhood Rentals is a full-service party and event rental business located in Hood River, OR. Owners Debbie and Keith Dennis obtained a
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Salsa Company Expands with MCEDD Assistance
Veronica’s Salsa is a family owned business striving to make the best authentic salsa.  Veronica and Valente Jimenez started making salsa
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Food Trucks Benefit from MCEDD Financing
Two recent MCEDD loans supported local small business food truck start-ups: La Fogata Taqueria: Maribel Marquez obtained a MCEDD loan
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MCEDD Business Loan Highlights: FY16
In fiscal year 2016, MCEDD made 10 loans totaling $810,930. These loan clients invested nearly $1.3 million of private funding
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Celilo Paddle Company Receives Small Business Loan
In 2013 Sherry and Kevin Perry moved away from the big city in search of a place where nature was
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Sweet Lila’s Coffee Cup Receives Small Business Loan
Heidi Hall received a Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) loan to open a coffee drive thru business. Sweet Lila’s Coffee
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MCEDD

515 East Second Street,
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 296-2266

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