Serving the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington, providing regional economic development and business assistance.Mid–Columbia Economic Development District

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Mid Columbia Economic Development District strives to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania Counties

MCEDD is organized as a government non-profit in Oregon as an ORS-190 and in Washington through RCW 39.34.010.

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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:
Loan Fund Manager
802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: 541-296-2266

Posts In This Category

MCEDD Announces Jessica Metta as New Executive Director
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) announces Jessica Metta as its next Executive Director. The position was most recently held by
Skamania County Receives EDA Award for PUD Project
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.4 million grant to Public Utility District No. 1 of Skamania County
C & E, LLC Develops Housing in The Dalles
Charlie Foote and Ed Devlaeminck formed C&E LLC in September of 2018. Charlie has been a local Realtor with Windermere
Opportunity Zones Tool Now Available
U.S. Economic Development Administration and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business have announced the launch of the USA Opportunity Zones tool. This
Rural West Initiative Workshop
Keynote address, Gov. Kate Brown March 19-20 | Fort Dalles Readiness Center | 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR
Unemployment Insurance Workshop
WorkSource Columbia Gorge and ESD are hosting a free workshop on the effects of unemployment insurance on businesses. Workshop topics
TVRFPD Receives Funding
The Tygh Valley Rural Fire Protection District has been awarded a $9,240 matching grant from The Ford Family Foundation. "I appreciate the
Year In Review
From coffee shop to bottle shop, from disposable paint palettes to backflow testing, 2019 saw loan fund investments across the
Public Transportation Survey Open for Wasco County
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District is updating Wasco County’s Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan, which is focused on the transportation needs
Job Opening: MCEDD Executive Director (Apply by January 21)
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) is seeking a new Executive Director.  This position acts as the chief executive officer and

MCEDD

802 Chenowith Loop Rd,
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 296-2266

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