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.
Custom Fabric Supply and Boutique Shop Expands
Ashley and Brandie Marzillo started Harper's Unicorn in February of 2020. Because both Ashley and Brandi love to be creative, ...
Big Buddha Yoga Studio Opens in Hood River
Chelsey Moss found her way to yoga by way of a doctor’s recommendation after a breast cancer diagnosis in her ...
Invictus Global Services
Invictus Global Services provides personnel to support service contracts for aviation operations and maintenance services around the globe. In order ...
Uncle Tony’s Pizza in Goldendale Purchases the Hudson Building to Expand
Anthony Wang launched Uncle Tony's Pizza as a take-and-bake pizza shop in 2013. Located at 111 N Columbus Avenue in ...
Custom Frame and Print Shop to Open In Hood River Heights
Picture This Frame & Print is opening its doors at 1106 12th Street in Hood River with the help of ...
Dog River Pet Supplies Expands Retail Space, Offerings
Dog River Pet Supplies opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2019 with the intention to bring raw and natural pet ...
Oregon Investment Board Releases Video Series Featuring Local Businesses
Oregon Investment Board (OIB) contracted with Immense Imagery in The Dalles to produce a video series featuring small businesses from ...
Pharaoh’s Family Farm Grows Legacy for Next Generation
Pharaoh’s Family Farm is a new business introducing DairyGrow, an organic OMRI certified premium fertilizing compost. Pharaoh’s Family Farm is ...
Annual Report Highlights – Year in Review
For 51 years MCEDD has supported economic vitality in the five county bi-state region, focusing on opportunities to build our ...
Deadline Extended: Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Grants
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) announces the extension of the application period for their grant program until September 13. MCEDD ...