Columbia Gorge Economic Development
Welcome to Columbia Gorge

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
Lee Curtis, Executive Director 

For more information, call the CGEDA at 541-296-2266 or toll-free at 888-760-3936. 

 
BulletMission Statement / Scope of Responsibilities 

MCEDD's mission is to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry within the five-county district. MCEDD's development goals and objectives continue to help the region's rural communities find resources to assist in their own development, promote private sector expansion and employment, and identify weaknesses while taking advantage of their opportunities and strengths. 

BulletOrganization Information 

Bullet Services / Programs Offered: 

    Coordination 
      MCEDD plays in important role in the coordination of efforts within the region, providing a one-stop information clearinghouse ensuring access to information and programs. 
    Business Assistance 
      MCEDD operates a Revolving Loan Fund to provide long-term, low interest financing for business expansion needs throughout its five-county region. MCEDD also provides loan packaging assistance to access other State and/or Federal finance programs. 
    Technical Assistance 
      MCEDD provides planning, grant writing and coordination assistance to agencies with economic development projects throughout the five-county region. These projects have ranged from feasibility and market studies to sewer and water system improvements and other infrastructure projects. 


Bullet Area Served:

Oregon 
Hood River County
Sherman County
Wasco County

Washington 
Klickitat County
Skamania County

Bullet Miscellaneous Information: 

MCEDD was established by its member counties and approved in 1969 as a regional economic development district by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). 



 

Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association 

Association Members 
. Port of Cascade Locks . Port of Hood River . 
. Port of Klickitat . Port of Skamania . Port of The Dalles . 
. Klickitat County Economic Development Department . 
. City of Goldendale . Sprint . 
. Mid-Columbia Economic Development District . 
. Skamania County Economic Development Council . 

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400 E. Scenic, Suite 2.420, The Dalles, OR 97058
(Phone:) 541-296-2266 or 888-760-3936 (Fax:) 541-296-3283

Last Updated: May 2, 2003