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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July 28, 2014 – Oregon Growers & Shippers comes from a vision to create products using the finest quality, locally sourced ingredients from right here in Oregon and Washington. They specialize in product development, sales, marketing and distribution of value added agricultural specialty food products with primary ingredients sourced from Pacific Northwest growers. Their products include Oregon Growers brand jams, preserves, fruit spreads, fruit butters, condiments and honey. They currently focus on the metropolitan grocery markets of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California but recently approached Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) when they were looking to expand their business into its next phase of growth. With traditional MCEDD loan funds and funds from the Columbia River Gorge Oregon Investment Board fund managed by MCEDD, Oregon Growers & Shippers received working capital to help with this transition. For more information on the company, and their northwest products, visit their website at www.oregongrowers.com.
As a service to the regional business community and as a strong part of our economic development strategy for the region, MCEDD manages several business loan programs that provide an accessible, affordable source of capital for projects that create and/or retain jobs.
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May 28, 2014 –
Pioneer Pizza opened in May of 2014 and is located in the Pioneer building at 216 East Jewett Blvd in White Salmon, Washington. Business partners Christiaan Erasmus and Mike Foster are serving up delicious twists and new interpretations on both Pacific Northwest and Italian classics. Additionally, Pioneer Pizza offers a traditional pizza menu, pizza by the slice, plus wine and beer.
Pioneer Pizza received a $25,000 loan from Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Business Assistance Program to help start up the business. Funds were provided through an account specifically for microenterprises in Klickitat County. The restaurant features local ingredients from the Gorge and a great family atmosphere.
Christiaan and his wife Sarah own and operate Henni’s Kitchen & Bar, also in downtown White Salmon. For more information on Pioneer Pizza, check out their website or stop in for a slice!
The MCEDD Loan Program is available to entrepreneurs, start up businesses and existing businesses doing business in the five county (Sherman, Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania) Mid-Columbia area. This loan program is part of MCEDD’s efforts to strengthen and support the region’s economy.
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