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 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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      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
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      A source of gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties.
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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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        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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    Home   ::   Financing   ::   Success Stories

    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:

    Gorges Brewing Adds Indoor/Outdoor Events Space in Cascade Locks

    Gorges Brewing, LLC is a 3.5-year-old brewery headquartered in Cascade Locks, with its original brewing facility and pub/restaurant located in ...
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    Attainable Housing Funding Utilized in Building the Leeward Apartments

    230 Clearwater, LLC is a small group of developers: Vladan Jovanovic (known as VJ) and The Bindery LLC, who have ...
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    Yo Treats Frozen Yogurt Shop Purchases Building from City of Estacada

    Timbertown Treats, LLC, dba Yo Treats, opened as a self-serve frozen yogurt shop in September of 2018 at 401 SE ...
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    MCEDD Financing Supports B&B on the Washougal River

    Red Letters Enterprises, Inc. obtained a MCEDD loan in July, 2022 to refinance business credit card debt left over from ...
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    Les Dalles Boutique Offers Specialized Mastectomy Supplies and Fittings

    Les Dalles Boutique is a women’s intimate apparel shop located at 500 Washington Street in The Dalles. The retail business ...
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    Gorge Wine Library Expands as 3-Year Anniversary Approaches

    The Gorge Wine Library will host it’s 3-year anniversary celebration on September 10th from 6-9 pm with live music and ...
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    Maupin’s Outdoor Store Opens in Summer 2022

    Maupin Outdoor Store, LLC brings the gear, equipment, and apparel that locals and visitors need to participate in the summer’s ...
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    New, Flexible Small Business Lending Resources Now Available

    Entrepreneurs, start-up businesses and existing businesses now have access to additional flexible lending resources through the Oregon and Washington Investment ...
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    New Program Supports Business Loan Requests up to $40,000

    The flexible small business lending resources offered through Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) have been recently refreshed to provide easier ...
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    Pharaoh’s Family Farm Brings New Product to Market

    Pharaoh’s Family Farm received its first MCEDD loan in 2020 to introduce its organic washed dairy compost, DairyGrow, to the ...
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    MCEDD

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

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