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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Public Input Opportunity for Wasco County’s 2026 Community Enhancement Projects

November 17, 2025 – The CEP (Community Enhancement Projects) list is Wasco County’s annual inventory of priority community and economic development projects. Projects can include water and wastewater upgrades, transportation and safety improvements, parks and recreation projects, broadband expansion, downtown revitalization, housing and childcare initiatives, public safety needs, and other infrastructure or quality-of-life investments. This list informs the County, MCEDD, Business Oregon, and state and federal partners of local needs, and it provides the basis for advocacy and funding coordination when grants and/or legislative dollars become available. The Wasco County Economic Development Commission is hosting a virtual open meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 am for everyone interested in getting a project onto the 2026 Community Enhancement Projects (CEP) list. Date: 11:00am on Monday, November 24, 2025 Link: https://meet.google.com/rti-anop-qwm Or dial: ?(US) +1 302-492-5037? PIN: ?563 942 717?# Local governments, special districts, nonprofits, businesses, and community members are all welcome to attend. If you have been specifically contacted for CEP updates, you do not need to attend this meeting. This open public forum is intended to capture potential projects that have not yet been identified by allowing project sponsors and community members to briefly explain their project ideas and ask questions about the CEP process. If you would like to present a project, please be prepared to share a short overview that covers: What the project is and where it is located. The community need it addresses. Rough order of magnitude for cost (if you have it). Any progress made so far, such as planning, design, or prior funding. You do not need a complete application or formal packet to attend. This is a chance to get ideas on the table and into the conversation for 2026. For more information, or to let us know you plan to attend, please contact: Andrew Danies at andrew@mcedd.org or call 541-296-2266, ext. 1005 2025 CEP List   [Continue Reading]

Registration Open for Annual Regional Economic Symposium on Nov. 7, 2025

September 30, 2025 – Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) invites everyone to attend the 2025 Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium on Friday, November 7th, at The Ruins event space in Hood River, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event brings together leaders across the region in the areas of government, economic development, workforce development and business to learn together and network. With “Resilience” as the 2025 theme, the Symposium will feature Keynote Speaker Erin McMahon, Director of Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management, as well as a review of changes in the regional economy over the last year, and a panel discussions sharing what resilience means to different industries and economic sectors across the Mid-Columbia region. The event starts with an hour of networking over a full breakfast, and this year’s event is free to attend, thanks to sponsorship from the Office of the Oregon Governor’s Plan for a Resilient Oregon.  Additional event sponsors include Columbia Bank and NW Natural. Reserve your free ticket or find more information at www.mcedd.org/symposium. ### Sherman County Judge Joe Dabulskis addresses 2024 Economic Symposium Register Here!   [Continue Reading]

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