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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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Hood View Services Auto Glass Repair Adds Towing Service

November 24, 2021 – Hood View Services, LLC is a mobile windshield repair service serving Hood River and the surrounding area. The company was established in 2019 and is owned and operated by Alexander and Danielle Stevens.  Alexander and Danielle are both long-time residents of the Gorge area. Alexander is the glass and repair technician and has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, and Danielle runs all of the financial and administrative aspects of the business. At this time, Alexander and Danielle are the only employees. With financing from MCEDD, Hood View Services, LLC plans to expand by adding a towing business to their existing mobile windshield repair service. They will provide services within a 60 mile radius of Hood River. The funding will be used to purchase two towing vehicles, as well as leasing additional space at their current location.  Hood View Services’ new space will be modified with two lifts to accommodate repairs and specialty work.  The business expects to add five full-time employees and one part-time employee within the next few months, with the new services operational as soon as January 1, 2022. Learn more about how MCEDD’s business loan program can support your business here.   [Continue Reading]

Willow + Bark Boutique – Clothing and Accessories for Everyday Living

March 30, 2020 – Traci Griffiths opened Willow + Bark Boutique with the goal of providing excellent customer service to everyone who comes through the door.  Located in the historic Legion Building on 2nd street downtown The Dalles, the boutique offers a variety of clothing styles and sizes for women from all of walks of life.  Griffiths hopes the boutique will appeal to customers shopping for everyday looks as well as those who are shopping for special events.  Willow + Bark Boutique sells jewelry, accessories, shoes and gifts in addition to women’s clothing. “I want my customers to leave feeling confident and pretty,” says Griffiths.  She sees her customer as a woman who is brand conscious and wants quality clothing that is seasonally appropriate without having to travel to Portland.  “My mission is to provide excellent customer service and a beautiful place for women to shop for high quality clothing and accessories for everyday living,” she added. Griffiths grew up in the retail industry.  Her parents owned and operated a large department store in downtown The Dalles where she started working after school.  She learned all aspects of the retail store from the sales floor to buying and business operations.  Eventually, she opened her own store in Gresham where she sold gifts and home accessories as well as jewelry and cards. Willow + Bark, located at 203 E 2nd St, The Dalles. With financing help from Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, Griffiths was able to purchase additional signage, inventory and fixtures for the boutique and expand its footprint.  Willow + Bark Boutique operates an online shop at willowandbarkboutique.com and can also be found on Instagram with the handle willowandbarkb.  Currently, Griffiths is offering free shipping and local delivery. 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.  For more information on MCEDD’s Loan Program, visit www.mcedd.org.     [Continue Reading]

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

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