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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      MCEDD offers a fund specifically to encourage the development of attainable housing in our three Oregon counties.
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      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
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    Home   ::   Financing   ::   Oregon Investment Board   ::   About OIB

    About OIB

    In 1986, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act established a bi-state, six-county region shared by the states of Oregon and Washington. In conjunction with this Act, Congress earmarked funds for the purpose of making economic development loans and grants. The Columbia River Gorge Oregon Investment Board (OIB) is responsible for the administration of these funds benefiting the Oregon counties lying in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The OIB is staffed by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District and governed by a seven-member Board of representatives.

    Policies

    • Revolving Loan Fund Plan
    • Bi-State Economic Vitality Plan
    • Bylaws

    For more information about Oregon Investment Board and its grant and loan programs, view the Oregon Investment Board Guidelines.

    Bi-State Advisory Council

    The Oregon Investment Board also works with their partners in Washington—the Washington Investment Board—through the Bi-State Advisory Council.

    • Bi-State Advisory Council

    Partner Agencies

    Columbia River Gorge Commission and US Forest Service: The Management Plan for the National Scenic Area is a separate document prepared by the Columbia River Gorge Commission and U.S. Forest Service. The plan outlines a process by which the Gorge Commission is to certify that economic development activities undertaken under the grants and loans program are consistent with the National Scenic Act, the management plan, and land use ordinances.

    • Columbia River Gorge Commission
    • U.S. Forest Service

    Washington Investment Board:Businesses or organizations from the Washington counties in the National Scenic should be in contact with the Washington Investment Board regarding available funds.

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    MCEDD

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

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