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.
January 31, 2018 – Gorge TransLink, an alliance of regional public transportation providers, is working with a private partner on a feasibility analysis for a Monday–Friday commuter bus service from Portland to the Columbia Gorge. If there is enough interest, service could begin this year with amenities like secure wifi, laptop trays, and bike storage. Take this quick survey and share the link with your colleagues and employees: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GorgeCommuterBus
MCEDD houses a regional mobility manager and seeks to support solutions to regional transportation needs, in partnership with Gorge TransLink. For more information contact Kathy Fitzpatrick at 541-296-2266 or mobility@mcedd.org.
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December 28, 2017 – MCEDD is partnering with the National Association of Development Organization (NADO) Research Foundation and Klickitat County Economic Development to identify potential solutions to transportation needs of employers in eastern Klickitat County.
Klickitat County’s economic development partnership was a primary factor driving this study. “MCEDD’s established relationship with Klickitat County Economic Development has been fruitful for both organizations, leading to the successful implementation of projects that have had a strong positive impact on Klickitat County’s economic development. This new collaborative effort will create further benefits for the communities within our region,” stated Richard Foster. “MCEDD’s growing involvement in transit issues is a real plus for our workforce, many of whom are commuting long distances in personal vehicles. The NADO study will help identify the transit market and will lead to lower cost options for worker commutes,” noted Dana Peck, Goldendale Chamber and MCEDD Board member.
Contact Kathy Fitzpatrick at kathy@mcedd.org or 541-296-2266 to participate or learn more.
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