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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      MCEDD provides loans to businesses and individuals. Our financing can help you start, grow and expand your business.
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      MCEDD offers a fund specifically to encourage the development of attainable housing in our three Oregon counties.
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      The Investment Board provides financing in the National Scenic Area for small and growing businesses, nonprofits and economic development activities.
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      A source of gap financing loans for businesses in Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco Counties.
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      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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    Upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops with The Next Door, Inc.

    An opportunity available to professionals, businesses and organizations serving North Central Oregon. If you work or live in North Central Oregon, these DEI workshops are open for registration at low or no cost. 

    • August 9, 2022 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) DEI Fundamentals with The Next Door, Inc. ($200; email equity@nextdoorinc.org or contact Eve (808.769.8061) or Monica (541.490.2709) to sign up)
    • July 21, September 22 or November 15, 2022 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) LGBTQIA2S+ Outreach Workshop with The Next Door, Inc. ($200; email equity@nextdoorinc.org or contact Eve (808.769.8061) or Monica (541.490.2709) to sign up)
    • July 27 or November 8, 2022 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) Latino Outreach Workshop with The Next Door, Inc. ($200; email equity@nextdoorinc.org or contact Eve (808.769.8061) or Monica (541.490.2709) to sign up)

    Upcoming Trainings Offered by SBDC, SCORE, and Others

    • NEW! Creative Academy (Washington Department of Commerce – Designed to teach the essential skills needed to turn a creative pursuit into a successful small business. LINK to courses.
    • Restart Academy (Washington Department of Commerce) – If you had to reinvent or restart your business, these unique online courses provide tools, tips and resources to help you build back faster. LINK to courses.
    • ScaleUp (Washington Department of Commerce) training sessions (MORE INFO & REGISTRATION)
    • On Demand – Entendiendo Estados Financieros (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Starting a Small Food Company – Understanding Government Regulations (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Building Credit for Your Small Business (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Creando un menú que venda por ti (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Understand Your Financial Statements (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Use Social Media Data & Insights to Boost Your Marketing (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • On Demand – Social Media Strategies for Success (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • June 28, 2022 (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) Small Business Cybersecurity Series – Disaster Recovery (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • June 28, 2022 (1:00 m – 2:30 pm) Business Growth and Development (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • June 28, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Starting a New Business (SBDC; $25; REGISTER)
    • June 30, 2022 (10: 00 am – 11:00 am) The Basics of Tik Tok Digital Marketing (SCORE; REGISTER)
    • June 30, 2022 (11:00 am – 12:30 am) Small Business Cybersecurity Part 1: Protection (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • July 5, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Excel Level 1 – The Basics of Excel (SBDC; $25; REGISTER)
    • July 6, 2022 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm) Business Design Series, 4 sessions (SBDC; $125; REGISTER)
    • July 7, 2022 (10:00 am – 11:00 am) Your Marketing Roadmap – Stop Selling and Starting Educating (SCORE; REGISTER)
    • July 7, 2022 (6:30 pm – 9:20 pm) Going into Business (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • July 11, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) QuickBooks Online Level 1 (SBDC; $75; REGISTER)
    • July 12, 2022 (9:00 am – 11:00 am) Introduction to QuickBooks Online (SBDC; $75; REGISTER)
    • July 12, 2022 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) (Comenzando tu negocio (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • July 12, 2022 (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) SEO/Writing for the Web, 6 sessions (SBDC; $209; REGISTER)
    • July 13, 2022 (2:00 m – 4:00 pm) What’s Missing in Your Website and Social Media (SBDC; $60; REGISTER)
    • July 14, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) Contracts & Contracting (SBDC; $100; REGISTER)
    • July 14, 2022 (11:00 am – 12:30 pm) Small Business Cybersecurity Part 2: Authentication (SBDC; REGISTER)
    • July 28, 2022 (11:00 am – 12:30 pm) Small Business Cybersecurity Part 3: Systems (SBDC; REGISTER)

    Business Resiliency Training Videos

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    Online tools

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    Past Events

    Reopening & PPE Requirements for Businesses

    • Business Adaptation Training (Oregon reopening guidelines by sector)
    • Oregon WorkShare training on reopening
    • 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

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

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