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

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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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Oregon Investment Board

The Oregon Investment Board (OIB) provides economic development loans and grants to projects benefiting Multnomah, Hood River, and Wasco, the Oregon counties lying in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

We have an opening for a board member representing Multnomah County. Submit Interest Form, Resume and Statement of interest  for consideration. Submit to appointments@mcedd.org.

Impact

Learn about OIB investments through our Investment map page: Click here to access the Investment Map

  • Sustained Impact: To date, the Oregon Investment Board has received four appropriations totaling approximately $4 million. The OIB has approved grants and loans (by utilizing revolved funds) totaling more than $9.5 million.
  • Public and Private Leveraging: The Oregon Investment Board has leveraged over $15.2 million in private funds and more than $13.3 million in public funds.
  • Job Creation/Retention: Funds are provided through grants and loans to support infrastructure, business assistance, and workforce development to support job creation and retention. The OIB has provided funding to projects to directly create or retain nearly 700 jobs.

Program

The majority of the funds allocated for economic development are designated for business loans and investments, community development, and infrastructure.

Application

Our staff works closely with applicants to make sure the project matches the program goals and guidelines. When you think you are ready to write an application, please contact us at 541-296-2266 to discuss the project and potential application.

For application forms, click here.

MCEDD

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

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