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

en English
ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanit Italianpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanish

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.

Home   ::   Industry Development   ::   Business Services

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

Sherman County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan
Sherman County is updating the 2020-2024 Sherman County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.  The draft document will be available for
Buck Jones Nominated as Inspiring Rural Northwest Leader
RuraLead is a collaborative effort led by Rural Development Initiatives with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and multiple
Annual Report Highlights – Year in Review
For 51 years MCEDD has supported economic vitality in the five county bi-state region, focusing on opportunities to build our
MCEDD Offers Business Resiliency Training Sessions
MCEDD, in partnership with the Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center, Sherman County, and The Dalles Area, Condon,
Proposed New Bus Route, Public Meetings
Starting October 5, The LINK Public Transportation is offering an additional deviated fixed route, serving key stops in The Dalles
Deadline Extended: Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Grants
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) announces the extension of the application period for their grant program until September 13. MCEDD
Antelope Water Project Completed
The City of Antelope has completed construction of its Water System Improvements Project. The project had funding from three Business
Loan Programs Support Regional Economic Development
MCEDD was formed in 1969 and received federal designation as a District from the US Economic Development Administration in 1970. 
COVID-19 Business Grants Still Available
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) was granted $250,000 from Business Oregon to distribute COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Grants in Hood
Washington State Launches Access and Speed Test Survey
A recent news release from the Washington State Department of Commerce reports the Washington State Broadband Office and state Public

MCEDD

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

Stay Up To Date On Our Latest News and Events