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

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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      Facts and figures on the regional economy. Data on where we are thriving and where we still have work to do.
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      MCEDD provides county economic development, grant writing services, infrastructure project administration and planning.
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      To support businesses create and retain jobs, MCEDD provides loans for the financing needs of businesses with favorable rates, terms and requirements.
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      MCEDD has been a leader in the development of industry clusters including arts, wine, high tech, renewable energy, healthcare, & more.
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      MCEDD prioritizes regional infrastructure project and supports development of strong communities to support growing businesses. From broadband to transportation to water/ wastewater projects, learn more about regional activities.
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        MCEDD supports a variety of special projects that align with the regional economic development strategy. Learn more about one of those projects: The Hood River Energy Plan.
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    Governance

    MCEDD is governed by a 22 member board of directors from the public and private sectors. The MCEDD Bylaws establish the manner of governance.

    MCEDD_Bylaws_2022

    Economic Development Plan

    The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is the framework for our strategic initiatives.

    View the Strategy- Summary

    View the Strategy- Full Document

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

    MCEDD’s mission is to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry within the five-county district. MCEDD’s staff are committed to doing this work in a way that promotes equitable outcomes for the diversity of all businesses and residents in the region.

    Diversity: While race and gender are historical markers of diversity, we believe that diversity includes categories such as age, disability, nationality, intellectual perspective, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We also believe that diversity among our staff and various boards and committees strengthens our work through a variety of perspectives.

    Equity: We believe that equity is achieved when systemic, institutional, and historical barriers based on the categories above are dismantled and no longer predict socioeconomic, education, and health outcomes.

    Inclusion empowers the voice of all members of a community.

    MCEDD will approach our organization’s mission through this culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of all residents, businesses, MCEDD employees, board and committee members.

     

    Title VI Policies

    Title VI Policy and LEP Policy Title VI Notification  Complaint Form

    Notification of Compliance with Title VI
    Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) complies with Title VI and Title VI. Title VI obligations and protections against discrimination afforded to the public by Title VI can be found on the MCEDD website at https://www.mcedd.org.  This information is also available upon request, please inquire inside office or contact Title VI Complaint Coordinator- Executive Director- at (541) 296-2266.

    Titulo VI: Notificacion en Espanol  Formato de Raclamo del Titulo VI del MCEDD

    Notificación de la conformidad con Title VI
    El Districto del Desarrollo Económico de Mid-Columbia (MCEDD) se conforma con las pautas dependientes del Title VI y del Title VI . Las obligaciones y las protecciones del Title VI contra la discriminación producida al público por Title VI se pueden encontrar en el Web site de MCEDD en https://www.mcedd.org. Esta información está también disponible a petición, investiga por favor dentro de oficina o entra en contacto con a coordinador de la queja del Title VI- Executive Director- en (541) 296-2266.

    Anti-Discrimination Statement: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, the Link Public Transportation, and the Gorge TransLink Alliance members are affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employers. Public Transportation services are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

    Declaración de Anti-discriminación: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, The Link Transito Publico, y los miembros de la Gorge TransLink Alliance son empleadores de acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades. Servicios de transporte públicos son disponibles a todos sin importar raza, color, origen nacional, genero, identidad de genero, religión, edad, altura, peso, incapacidad, creencias políticas, orientación sexual, estado de matrimonio , estado familiar o si es veterano de guerra.

    Unfair Competition Policy

    Unfair Competition Policy

    Public Information Request

    To request public information from MCEDD, please follow the instructions in our Public Records Policy:

    Public Records Policy

    Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

    MCEDD is committed to complying with the requirements of Title II Of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II in all of its programs, services, benefits and activities.

    ADA_Policy

    ADA Greivances/Quejas ADA
    Any individual who believes they have been denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or subject to discrimination on the grounds of their disability may file a formal complaint with MCEDD.

    ADA complaint form

    Cualquier persona que crea que se le han negado los beneficios de, excluida de participar o sujeta a discriminación por motivo de su discapacidad, puede presentar una queja formal ante MCEDD.

    Forma de queja ADA

    Prevention of Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation

    MCEDD is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. MCEDD has developed this policy to ensure that all its employees can work in an environment free from unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

    Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Policy

    Social Media Policy

    Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) may utilize social media and networking sites to further enhance communications with various stakeholder organizations in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.

    Social Media Policy

    MCEDD is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.

    MCEDD

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

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