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.

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      MCEDD provides loans to businesses and individuals. Our financing can help you start, grow and expand your business.
    • Housing Loans
      MCEDD offers a fund specifically to encourage the development of attainable housing in our three Oregon counties.
    • Oregon Investment Board
      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
    • Mt Hood Economic Alliance
      A source of gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties.
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      Resources to help your business prosper. From training to relocation incentives, explore how your business may qualify.
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      Businesses are growing and expanding in the Gorge with support from our financing programs. See how we measure up in supporting local businesses!
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    • 2022-27 CEDS
      Every five years the region develops the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) as a guide to understanding the regional economy and crafting goals, strategies and actions to create jobs, raise income levels, diversify the economy, and improve the quality of life.
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      Facts and figures on the regional economy. Data on where we are thriving and where we still have work to do.
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      In addition to initiatives and action plans, we also prioritize regionally significant infrastructure projects. See regional priorities and the status of development.
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      MCEDD provides county economic development, grant writing services, infrastructure project administration and planning.
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      To support businesses create and retain jobs, MCEDD provides loans for the financing needs of businesses with favorable rates, terms and requirements.
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      MCEDD has been a leader in the development of industry clusters including arts, wine, high tech, renewable energy, healthcare, & more.
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      MCEDD prioritizes regional infrastructure project and supports development of strong communities to support growing businesses. From broadband to transportation to water/ wastewater projects, learn more about regional activities.
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        MCEDD supports a variety of special projects that align with the regional economic development strategy. Learn more about one of those projects: The Hood River Energy Plan.
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    Home   ::   Preparedness   ::   Business Trainings

    Business Trainings

    Online Trainings Offered by SBDC, Department of Commerce (WA) and SCORE

    Oregon SBDCs On Demand Courses

    • Que se necesita para ser un contratista – How to Become a Contractor
    • Starting a Small Food Company – Check List for Success
    • Starting a Small Food Company – Understanding Government Regulations
    • The Entrepreneur’s Journey – What it Takes to Start a Small Business
    • Ready, Set, Plan for Success 
    • Use Social Media Data & Insights to Boost Your Marketing
    • Social Media Strategies for Success
    • Creando un menú que venda por ti
    • Entendiendo Estados Financieros
    • Understand Your Financial Statements
    • Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
    • Starting a New Business
    • Writing an Effective Business Plan
    • Real Estate Broker Pre-License
    • Property Manager Pre-License Course
    • Smart Start: Small Business Development and Management
    • Small Business Cybersecurity Series

    First Quarter 2023 Online Classes at Columbia Gorge SBDC

    January 17th Comenzando Tu Negocio

    Feb 3rd Preparing for the CCB Exam

    Feb 7th Excel Level 1: Basics

    Feb 14th Excel Level 2: Intermediate

    Feb 14th Comenzando Tu Negocio

    Feb 17th Curso de preparación para la licencia de contratista de construcción

    Feb 21st Quickbooks Online Level 1

    Feb 28th Quickbooks Online Level 2

    Mar 3 Preparing for the CCB Exam

    Mar 7 Starting a New Business

    Mar 14th Writing an Effective Business Plan

    Mar 21 Building Your Brand and Digital Marketing

    Mar 21 Entendiendo Estados Financieros


    Creatives Academy Courses

    Restart Academy Courses

    Washington Small Business Guide

    ScaleUp Business Training


    Email Marketing Strategies to Propel Your Business Growth

    2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business

    Jan 25 Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Checklist for Success

    Feb 9 Digital Marketing Trends 2023

    Feb 23 Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Recipe for Social Media Marketing Success


    Business Resiliency Training Videos

    Planning/Preparedness

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    Past Events

    Reopening & PPE Requirements for Businesses

    • Business Adaptation Training (Oregon reopening guidelines by sector)
    • Workplace outbreaks and face covering training (recorded July 2020; link to resources mentioned in the training)
    • How to appropriately use cloth masks (English, Spanish)
    • Face Covering Requirements in Oregon (link, June 2020, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce –YouTube channel with other business resources)
    • Creating a Safe Space for Customers and Employees: Conflict De-escalation Amid COVID-19 Restrictions (link, June 2020, HUB International)
    • Preventing Outbreaks of COVID-19 in High Intensity Workplaces (link, August 2020)

    Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

    • SVOG Information Session (link, March 2021, SBA)
    • SVOG Use of Funds (link, March 2021, SBA)
    • PPP Loans Round 2 (link, January 2021, LCC SBDC and Oregon RAIN)
    • Managing Your Cash During Challenging Economic Times (link, Nov. 2020, PCC SBDC)

    Business Development

    • Managing Your Business Through Crisis (link, April 2020, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce)
    • Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Inclusion and Equity (link, July 2020, Travel Oregon)
    • Destination Marketing and COVID-19: Planning for Oregon’s Tourism Recovery (link, July 2020, Travel Oregon)
    • Oregon Leave Programs and the FFCRA (link, August 2020, Mid-Columbia Economic Resiliency Team)

    Other Training Resources

    • Small Business Development Center training (Oregon, Washington)
    • SCORE:
        • upcoming webinars
        • recorded webinars
        • library with free business templates, eguides, checklists, blogs, infographics, videos and other helpful resources
    • Employer Resources and Economic Recovery and Resiliency webinars (Washington)
    • Oregon Economic Development Association Info Sessions
    • Travel Oregon’s Virtual Training, Engagement and Assistance Industry Site and YouTube channel
    • U.S. Small Business Administration free courses; Ascent – free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses
    • Outdoor Industry Association webinars
    • Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Weekly Webinar Series
    • Impact Washington manufacturing resources

    MCEDD

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

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