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.
April 13, 2020 – Forth is a nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate the growth and use of electric and
smart transportation. Forth brings companies and communities together to test smart
transportation technologies and business models. Their demonstration programs explore the
benefits, practicality, and viability of introducing these technologies to stakeholders, with an
emphasis on increasing access to underserved communities.
Forth is requesting proposals from qualified electrical contractors to design and install
five (5) Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at five (5) distinct locations in Hood
River, Oregon.
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February 28, 2020 – The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.4 million grant to Public Utility District No. 1 of Skamania County to upgrade an electrical power substation to support the energy needs of commercial and industrial customers. The EDA grant, to be matched with more than $1.8 million in local investment, is expected to save 175 jobs and spur nearly $2.5 million in private investment. MCEDD assisted the PUD in working with EDA staff and developing their application. Read the full press release here.
The project is a regional priority in the Columbia Gorge Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy compiled by MCEDD. Every five years the region develops the comprehensive economic development strategy 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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