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Business Services

Financing To Grow Your Business
As a service to the regional business community and as a strong part of our economic development strategy for the region, MCEDD manages several business loan programs that provide an accessible, affordable source of capital for projects that create or retain jobs. These loan funds can be used to contribute to the financing needed by a business to purchase or build new facilities, purchase equipment, or provide working capital.

Apply Now
Contact MCEDD to discuss your business needs. Complete a loan application (standard PDF; fillable PDF) with supporting documentation. Your application will generally be reviewed within 2-6 weeks and a decision made by the Loan Board.

Contact:
Eric Nerdin, Loan Fund Manager
515 East Second Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: 541-296-2266

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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
Carrie and Bruce Nissen, Owners of LDB Beverage Company Bruce and Carrie Nissen came to Stevenson, WA with big ideas.
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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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Family Business Dream Becomes 20+ Year Business Reality: CARS
What started as a way to get their classic cars restored and out of their driveway, turned into a business
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Bend in the Road Rehabilitates Hood River Heights Building
Bend in the Road, LLC obtained a MCEDD loan in December 2017 to start up an antiques and collectibles cooperative. 
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Historic Hotel Ownership Dream Realized
Josiah Dean and Claire Sierra arrived in June 2015 to take over operations of the Balch hotel in Dufur, Oregon under lease
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MCEDD

515 East Second Street,
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 296-2266

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