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SpanishSince 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:
Annual Report Highlights – Year in Review at MCEDD
For 50 years MCEDD has supported economic vitality in the five county bi-state region, focusing on opportunities to build our ...
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Thirsty Café Brings Joy to Cascade Locks Customers
Thirsty Café, located at 504 NW WaNaPa Street in Cascade Locks opened for business on July 1st 2019. The café ...
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Lost Lake Resort: Tradition and History Get a Refresh on Mt. Hood
Jason Taylor and Derek DeBorde purchased Lost Lake Resort in 2012. A resort at Lost Lake has been in operation ...
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Volcanic Bottle Shoppe: Craft Beer and Community in Hood River
Amanda Goeke and Abe Stevens opened Volcanic Bottle Shoppe nine years ago to bring a curated craft beer selection to ...
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Ziegenhagen Builds Business
Ziegenhagen Enterprises, LLC is a 16 year old construction business located in The Dalles, Oregon. It is owned by husband ...
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Gorge Opportunity Zone Resources
On June 21, 2019, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) hosted a regional convening on Opportunity Zones to spread awareness, share ...
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Housing for the “Missing Middle” Market
Longstanding and well-known builders of homes in the City of Hood River, Mike Kitts and Doug Beveridge, are continuing to ...
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Oregon Investment Board Allocates $80,000 for Expanded Pilot Loan Fund
A program designed to support the financing needs of businesses in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is finding ...
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100% recycled paper paint palettes company opens in Goldendale
Toss Products LLC, a woman owned company, has developed Paint Plates™—100% recycled paper palettes designed to help artists, teachers, and ...
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Valentine’s Day Love of Pets: Dog River Pet Supplies Opens in Hood River
Dog River Pet Supplies, a local independent store, opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2019, with the intention to bring ...
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