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.
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 ...
Celebrate OnSite Supply House’s Grand Opening!
During the summer of 2018, Felipe (Flip) Mendez realized his dream of becoming a business owner in the industry he ...
The Riv: Financing Helps Couple Return Home
After spending a few years in San Francisco, Noah Blakely found a pathway back to his hometown and business ownership ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...