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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      MCEDD provides loans to businesses and individuals. Our financing can help you start, grow and expand your business.
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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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    Home   ::   Financing   ::   Success Stories

    Success Stories

    Since inception of the business assistance program, MCEDD has made over 300 loans to businesses totaling over $21 million. MCEDD loan client businesses have created or retained almost 2,500 jobs.  MCEDD funds have also leveraged just over $17 million in additional public funding and over $44 million of private capital. Ready to apply? Click here or read the stories below to learn more about the businesses we support and their contributions to the local economy.

    Handmade Soap and Candle Company Moves to Hood River

    Primitive Pansies two product lines were originally established by the owner under two different business names, Primitive Lights Candles and ...
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    Brightwave Therapeutics: Discover a Brighter Path to Wellness!

    Nestled in Hood River, Brightwave Therapeutics introduces the transformative potential of photo-biomodulation therapy (PBMT).  PBMT essentially uses light to stimulate ...
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    MCEDD Provides Assistance to Fund Remodel at The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon

    The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in Wasco, Oregon, that provides lunch and dinner options ...
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    Outfishing Adventures Now Offers Guided Fishing Trips on the Deschutes

    Ben Stephenson and Evan Unti established their business, Outfishing Adventures, LLC, in 2022. They provide single- and multi-day guided fly-fishing ...
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    Frutas Locas Y Mas

    Veronica Hernandez opened Frutas Locas Y Más, LLC, as a family-operated food truck featuring authentic Mexican food in May of ...
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    Miss O’s Espresso Loan Program Spotlight

    Miss O’s Espresso has been a family-owned and -operated coffee cart in Pine Grove, Oregon, since it’s opening in 2015.  ...
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    Microloan Lending Supports Sole Proprietor Landscape Construction Company

    Sergio Almader is a one-man equipment owner/operator doing various construction projects with his Toro Dingo and its various attachments, trencher, ...
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    Edeske Patisserie’s Grand Opening Scheduled for Mother’s Day!

    Édeske Patisserie, LLC is pronounced 'Eh-desh-keh' and translated from Hungarian meaning 'Sweet little thing.' Édeske Patisserie is a high-end, European-style ...
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    World-Class Restaurant Opens in Hood River

    Votum Restaurant is Hood River’s newest fine dining experience! Owners Chef Sarah Doyle and Nathan Ricks both have an impressive ...
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    Huggins Family Farms Boosts Production of Monkey Brittle

    Monkey Brittle is a healthy snack made locally in Hood River from a combination of three simple ingredients: organic bananas, ...
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    802 Chenowith Loop Rd,
    The Dalles, OR 97058
    Phone: (541) 296-2266

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