Serving the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington, providing regional economic development and business assistance.Mid–Columbia Economic Development District

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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    • Business Loans
      MCEDD provides loans to businesses and individuals. Our financing can help you start, grow and expand your business.
    • Housing Loans
      MCEDD offers a fund specifically to encourage the development of attainable housing in our three Oregon counties.
    • Oregon Investment Board
      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
    • Mt Hood Economic Alliance
      A source of gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties.
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      Resources to help your business prosper. From training to relocation incentives, explore how your business may qualify.
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      Businesses are growing and expanding in the Gorge with support from our financing programs. See how we measure up in supporting local businesses!
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    • 2022-27 CEDS
      Every five years the region develops the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) 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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      Facts and figures on the regional economy. Data on where we are thriving and where we still have work to do.
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      In addition to initiatives and action plans, we also prioritize regionally significant infrastructure projects. See regional priorities and the status of development.
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      MCEDD provides county economic development, grant writing services, infrastructure project administration and planning.
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      To support businesses create and retain jobs, MCEDD provides loans for the financing needs of businesses with favorable rates, terms and requirements.
    • Industry Sectors
      MCEDD has been a leader in the development of industry clusters including arts, wine, high tech, renewable energy, healthcare, & more.
    • Infrastructure
      MCEDD prioritizes regional infrastructure project and supports development of strong communities to support growing businesses. From broadband to transportation to water/ wastewater projects, learn more about regional activities.
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      • Special Projects
        MCEDD supports a variety of special projects that align with the regional economic development strategy. Learn more about one of those projects: The Hood River Energy Plan.
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      • The LINK Public Transit
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    Staff

     

    • Ami Beaver photoAmi Beaver, Loan Fund Manager: Contact Ami
    • Jill Brandt, Administrative Assistant: Contact Jill
    •    Sara Crook, Travel Trainer: Contact Sara
    • Kristyn FixKristyn Fix, Industry Engagement Project Manager: Contact Kristyn
    • Kathy Fitzpatrick photoKathy Fitzpatrick, Senior Project/Mobility Manager: Contact Kathy
    • Photo of Keli LafrenzKeli Lafrenz, Office Administrator: Contact Keli
    • photo of Jesus MendozaJesus Mendoza, Transportation Operations Manager: Contact Jesus 
    • Jessica MettaJessica Metta, Executive Director: Contact Jessica

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      • Lindsay McClure, Energy & Project Manager: Contact Lindsay
    • Michael MorrowMichael Morrow, Americorps Fellow, Broadband Support: Contact Michael
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      Carrie Pipinich, Deputy Director of Economic Development: Contact Carrie
    • Jacque Schei, Project Manager: Contact Jacque
    • Serving the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington, providing regional economic development coordination, business assistance, and industry development. Dana Woods, Finance and Operations Manager: Contact Dana
    • LINK Public Transportation Network Dispatch and Drivers: John Anderson, Gerald Benedict, Fred Bergren, Rena Bowman, Scott Isaak, Pete Koch, Sherry Leon, Kevin Lohse, Lisa Malcolm, Laura Reed, Margaret Rodriguez-Strickland,  Casey Ruiz,  Nancy Skakel, Shane White Horse and Jesse Witkowski.                  Contact the LINK at (541) 296-7595.
    • John AndersonJohn Anderson: Driver
    • Gerald Benedict: Driver
    • Fred Bergren: Driver
    • Rena BowmanRena Bowman: Dispatcher
    • Scott Isaak: Driver
    • Pete Koch: Driver
    • Sherry Leon: Dispatcher
    • Kevin LohseKevin Lohse: Driver
    • Link Driver Lisa MalcolmLisa Malcolm: Driver
    • Link BusMargaret Rodriguez-Strickland: Driver

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    Laura Reed:  Field Supervisor

     

    • Link BusCasey Ruiz: Driver
    • Nancy SkekelNancy Skakel: Driver
    • Link Driver Shane WhitehorseShane Whitehorse: Driver
    • Jesse WitkowskiJesse Witkowski: Driver & Dispatcher

     

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

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