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.
Farming, Fermentation and Hospitality: The Grateful Farmer
Katrina (Trina) McAlexander is a third generation farmer, fermenter and nurse practitioner. She continues to build on the traditions her ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ziegenhagen Builds Business
Ziegenhagen Enterprises, LLC is a 16 year old construction business located in The Dalles, Oregon. It is owned by husband ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...