Success Stories

Since inception of the business assistance program, MCEDD has made over 230 loans to businesses totaling over $14 million. MCEDD loan client businesses have created or retained over 2,100 jobs. MCEDD funds have also leveraged just over $12 million in additional public funding and over $30 million of private capital. Learn more about the businesses we support and their contributions to the local economy:

Loan Fund Supports Private Practice in Hood River

After graduating from Pacific University with a PhD in clinical psychology, Dr. Lauren Justice set her eyes on beginning her

Feast Market Expands with MCEDD Financing

In June of 2012 Jenessa VanDeHey and Shawn Simmons opened the doors to their business, Feast Market & Delicatessen, in

Farmers Conservation Alliance Expands and Preserves

Farmers Conservation Alliance (FCA®) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on water management solutions that benefit both agriculture and the

“Love at First Stitch” Turns into Business Reality

Terra Cotta, located on 214 Washington Street in downtown The Dalles, is a hidden gem for lovers of fashion. Terra

Power Station Hood River Upgrades with MCEDD Funds

Diesel Athletics, LLC dba Power Station – Hood River obtained a loan from Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) in December

Deschutes River Beef Expands Local Markets

Deschutes River Beef was founded in 2016 to begin direct marketing high quality grain finished beef to customers who want

Annual Report Summary Highlights Investment Board

The annual report for the Columbia River Gorge Oregon Investment Board is now available here. With approximately $450,000 in financing

Let’s Dream Big Beverage Company Becomes Reality with Financing

Carrie and Bruce Nissen, Owners of LDB Beverage Company Bruce and Carrie Nissen came to Stevenson, WA with big ideas.

MCEDD Finances Equipment to Help Business Move from R/D to Product

In 2006, Jacqueline Alexander purchased a pear orchard located at 3993 Highway 35, Hood River. Her business Morale Orchards, LLC

Good Medicine Expands Tea Wholesale Business with Financing

In July of 2013, Nikol Clark and Randy Goetz purchased the commercial property at 1029 May Street in Hood River,

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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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