Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Coordination

Coordination emphasizes MCEDD’s role as a leader of the regional economy. Such leadership is important because our region is split between two states, five counties, several funding districts and numerous cities and towns. To encourage coordination efforts throughout the region, MCEDD provides strategic-level leadership and planning for the region. MCEDD also helps coordinate individual economic development efforts.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The annual CEDS process gives MCEDD an opportunity to establish a strong, widely-held set of goals and objectives, as well as plan of action on how to achieve them, that furthers the organization’s legitimacy and potency as leader of the regional economy.

Gorge Teleconsortium. MCEDD led an effort to bring high-speed, fiber optic telecommunications technology to the region. Providing affordable broadband access strengthens the economy and quality of life in the region.

Gorge Technology Alliance. The GTA seeks to expand the knowledge of the high-tech industry and promote high-tech in the region. The GTA focuses on "lifestyle entrepreneurs;" individuals who take advantage of the area's recreational resources and business opportunities, combining their drive for recreational activities with an industry cluster that continues to expand. MCEDD has provides project management services for the GTA. More at: http://www.crgta.org.

Columbia Gorge Winegrower’s Association. MCEDD supported the winegrowers by providing part-time staffing from 2005-2007. The association works to jointly market grapes grown and wine produced in the Gorge region. Additional information at: http://www.columbiagorgewine.com.

Industry Cluster Development. MCEDD has been a leader in the development of industry clusters including arts, wine, high tech, renewable energy, and alternative healthcare. As a recipient of an EDA grant for Cluster development, we are implementing 5 year workplans for these industries.

Gorge TransLink. MCEDD assists Gorge Translink in developing regional transportation strategies and writing coordinated plans. http://www.gorgetranslink.com.

Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association . MCEDD participates in the CGEDA, marketing the Gorge. Quality, Life, Style. More at: http://www.cgeda.org.

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Contact MCEDD for more information:
515 East Second Street • The Dalles, OR 97058
phone: (541) 296-2266 • fax: (541) 296-3283


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	Coordination Coordination emphasizes MCEDD’s role as a leader of the regional economy. Such leadership is important because our region is split between two states, five counties, several funding districts and numerous cities and towns. To encourage coordination efforts throughout the region, MCEDD provides strategic-level leadership and planning for the region. MCEDD also helps coordinate individual economic development efforts. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The annual CEDS process gives MCEDD an opportunity to establish a strong, widely-held set of goals and objectives, as well as plan of action on how to achieve them, that furthers the organization’s legitimacy and potency as leader of the regional economy. Gorge Teleconsortium. MCEDD led an effort to bring high-speed, fiber optic telecommunications technology to the region. Providing affordable broadband access strengthens the economy and quality of life in the region. Gorge Technology Alliance. The GTA seeks to expand the knowledge of the high-tech industry and promote high-tech in the region. The GTA focuses on "lifestyle entrepreneurs;" individuals who take advantage of the area's recreational resources and business opportunities, combining their drive for recreational activities with an industry cluster that continues to expand. MCEDD has provides project management services for the GTA. More at: http://www.crgta.org. Columbia Gorge Winegrower’s Association. MCEDD supported the winegrowers by providing part-time staffing from 2005-2007. The association works to jointly market grapes grown and wine produced in the Gorge region. Additional information at: http://www.columbiagorgewine.com. Industry Cluster Development. MCEDD has been a leader in the development of industry clusters including arts, wine, high tech, renewable energy, and alternative healthcare. As a recipient of an EDA grant for Cluster development, we are implementing 5 year workplans for these industries. Gorge TransLink. MCEDD assists Gorge Translink in developing regional transportation strategies and writing coordinated plans. http://www.gorgetranslink.com. Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association . MCEDD participates in the CGEDA, marketing the Gorge. Quality, Life, Style. More at: http://www.cgeda.org.
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	last updated: April 17, 2008
	All contents of this site are copyright © 2005 MCEDD, unless otherwise noted. Contact MCEDD for more information: 515 East Second Street • The Dalles, OR 97058 phone: (541) 296-2266 • fax: (541) 296-3283