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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Entrepreneurship Pub Talk Events
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) continues to collaborate with our partner, the Skamania Economic Development Council, to promote Pub Talk-style ...
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 ...
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 ...
