Serving the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington, providing regional economic development and business assistance.Mid–Columbia Economic Development District

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Mid Columbia Economic Development District strives to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania Counties

MCEDD is organized as a government non-profit in Oregon as an ORS-190 and in Washington through RCW 39.34.010.

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      MCEDD provides loans to businesses and individuals. Our financing can help you start, grow and expand your business.
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      MCEDD offers a fund specifically to encourage the development of attainable housing in our three Oregon counties.
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      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
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      A source of gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties.
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      Every five years the region develops the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) as a guide to understanding the regional economy and crafting goals, strategies and actions to create jobs, raise income levels, diversify the economy, and improve the quality of life.
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    Meetings

    Meeting Schedule

    The MCEDD Board of Directors generally meets quarterly. The Executive Committee generally meets the first Wednesday of the month. The Loan Board generally meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  See below for upcoming meetings and events!

    Minutes and Packets

    Meeting Packets
    Minutes

    Packets for upcoming meetings will be posted at least 24 hours in advance. Minutes are posted after approved.

    May 2022

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    • MCEDD Loan Administration Board Meeting

      MCEDD Loan Administration Board Meeting

      May 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
      Transit Center, 802 Chenowith Loop Rd., The Dalles, OR

      The MCEDD Loan Administration Board has been delegated authority by the MCEDD Board to make loan policy and make all major loan decisions, including loan approvals and subsequent loan modifications.

      Meeting is open to the public and is remote only. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services or assistance, please contact us at least 48 hours before the meeting at 541-296-2266.  Please contact us for remote access details.

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    • MCEDD Executive Committee Meeting

      MCEDD Executive Committee Meeting

      May 4, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      The Dalles (E), 802 Chenowith Loop Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA

      Meeting is open to the public and is remote only. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the meeting at 541-296-2266 or officeadmin@mcedd.org for remote access details.  

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    • Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone Meeting

      Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone Meeting

      May 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Zoom Meeting. Email marla@mcedd.org for details.

      Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone was developed by resolution of the six counties in the Columbia Gorge area.

      * Gilliam County, Oregon
      * Hood River County, Oregon
      * Klickitat County, Washington
      * Sherman County, Oregon
      * Skamania County, Washington
      * Wasco County, Oregon

      CGBREZ was formed to develop the Columbia Gorge region as a world-class center of renewable energy research, development, manufacturing and application of technologies. For more information, visit www.cgbrez.org.

      CGBREZ meetings are open to the public. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services or assistance, please contact us at least 48 hours before the meeting at 541-296-2266.

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    • MCEDD Loan Administration Board

      MCEDD Loan Administration Board

      May 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
      Remote Only

      The MCEDD Loan Administration Board has been delegated authority by the MCEDD Board to make loan policy and make all major loan decisions, including loan approvals and subsequent loan modifications.

      Meeting is open to the public. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services or assistance, please contact us at least 48 hours before the meeting at 541-296-2266. For remote meeting access email ami@mcedd.org.

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    • MCEDD Budget Committee Meeting

      MCEDD Budget Committee Meeting

      May 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
      MCEDD, 802 Chenowith Loop Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA

      Topic: MCEDD Budget Committee
      Time: May 19, 2022 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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    • MHEA Meeting

      MHEA Meeting

      May 20, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
      Cascade Locks City Hall, 140 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA

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    • **CANCELLED**OIB Meeting

      **CANCELLED**OIB Meeting

      May 25, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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    • Office Closed- Memorial Day

      Office Closed- Memorial Day

      May 30, 2022

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    MCEDD meetings are open to the public. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services, or assistance, please contact us at 541-296-2266 so we may arrange for appropriate accommodations.

    MCEDD

    802 Chenowith Loop Rd,
    The Dalles, OR 97058
    Phone: (541) 296-2266

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