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

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

Wildland Firefighting Capacity Expands with MCEDD Financing
August 2013-- Alejandro Rodriguez has been in the wild land firefighting field since 2000. After working for other companies based
Sweet Lila’s Coffee Cup Receives Small Business Loan
Heidi Hall received a Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) loan to open a coffee drive thru business. Sweet Lila's Coffee
MCEDD Loan Supports Minor’s International Wood Design
Danny Minor of Minor's International Wood Design has been an  independent business for the last nine years, but Danny has
Draper Girls Country Farm Value Added Processing Expands with MCEDD Support
Draper Girls Country Farm has been in the family since 1962.  Theresa Draper bought it from her father in 1981
Winery Grows with MCEDD Financing
May 2013 Loan Client Profile: Alexis and Juliet Pouillon opened Domaine Pouillon Winery in 2005 near Lyle, Washington. Their enterprise
Value Added Food Processing Business Grows at the Port with MCEDD Funds
April 2013- Columbia PhytoTechnology, a MCEDD loan client since 2011, specializes in powder production, particularly of fruits and vegetables, for
Boda’s Kitchen: Expanding Local Culinary Business
Having been passionate about all things food for as long as she can remember, Sirota Johnston dreamed about starting her

MCEDD

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

Stay Up To Date On Our Latest News and Events