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.
November 7, 2019 – The annual Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium hosted by Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) took place on November 1, 2019 at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center. Presentations from the keynote speaker, regional economists and MCEDD’s Executive Director, Amanda Hoey, are available here.
This year the annual, half –day event included a focus on 50 years of economic opportunity in the Gorge in celebration of MCEDD’s 50th Anniversary. David Anderson, the CEO of NW Natural, served as the event’s keynote speaker. Barbara Briggs moderated a panel of local business leaders from key industries in the Gorge. The panel addressed critical components of the regional economy from the last 50 years and discussed issues to explore to support the next 50 years in the Mid-Columbia. Panelists included:
Paul Jones, WyEast Timber Services
Megan Thompson, Cascade Cherry Growers/Sage Fruit Company
Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch
Rudy Kellner, pFriem Family Brewers
David Windsor, Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
Mike Graham, Real Carbon
Nicole Bassett, The Renewal Workshop
Regional economists Scott Bailey (Washington) and Dallas Fridley (Oregon) took a look at economic and employment trends at the regional and county level, covering Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania counties.
The 2020 Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium is slated for Friday, November 6th.
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Symposium Attendees arrive at Fort Dalles Readiness Center
Keynote Speaker David Anderson, CEO NW Natural
2019 Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium
Amanda Hoey, MCEDD Executive Director
2019 Symposium Industry Panel
2019 Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium
Board chair Bill Schmitt and immediate past Board chair Ken Bailey
Amanda Hoey recognizes Harold Hakke for hours of service
MCEDD Board Members, Past and Present
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September 27, 2019 – For 50 years MCEDD has supported economic vitality in the five county bi-state region, focusing on opportunities to build our economy and support business and entrepreneurs. This year, MCEDD continued to deliver high quality technical assistance, business assistance and industry support through its core programs, while also expanding service offerings. In this milestone 50th year, MCEDD:
-Reached more than $9.5 million in funds granted and loaned through the Oregon Investment Board
-Implemented the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and hosted a sold-out Economic Symposium to build connections across the region
-Expanded the LINK transportation system, providing over 22,000 passenger trips
Read the annual report to learn more about these and other milestones and accomplishments in fiscal year 2019.
FY19 Annual Report [Continue Reading]
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