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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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“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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Let’s Dream Big Beverage Company Becomes Reality with Financing
Bruce and Carrie Nissen came to Stevenson, WA with big ideas. They had run a cider company in Colfax, CA ...
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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 ...
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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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