Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Did you know that Mid-Columbia Economic Development District offers funding to support businesses and projects that create jobs, focus on workforce training, and expand the economy? Check out our loan program's success stories at: https://lnkd.in/gXqKhySj #businessfinancing

The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG) Is Open for Applications! The OMSRG is open to communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Grant awards are up to $400,000 in matching funds and may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide. The grant application deadline is March 13, 2025. To learn more about the grant, access the grant guidelines, and workshop, visit www.oregonheritage.org. #mainstreetUSA City Of Mosier City of Bingen DALLES, CITY OF THE City of White Salmon, WA CITY OF MORO STEVENSON, CITY OF City of Maupin City Of Dufur GOLDENDALE, CITY OF

The Third Annual Gorge Pitch Fest Returns May 29th, 2025! This event celebrates startup businesses by giving entrepreneurs a chance to "pitch" their business to a panel of judges and the community for CASH PRIZES! Read about last year's event at: https://lnkd.in/gJAPwW83 The 2025 Gorge PitchFest will also highlight pitch contest winners from Columbia Gorge Community College, Small Business Development Center's Youth Pitch Competition and a South Wasco County Pitch Competition. Sponsors are needed! Sponsorship contributions go directly into the prize winnings that are distributed to the contestants. For sponsorship information and questions, contact [email protected] . Look for more details on how to become a contestant next month! Partners presenting this program are Columbia Gorge Community College, Small Business Development Center, PORT OF THE DALLES , and the Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub. Funded in part by Business Oregon. #gorgepitchfest #businessgrowth #innovation #businessopportunity #ruralopportunity #entrepreneurs

Washington State Microenterprise Association ~ Official has awarded $2 million to 46 nonprofit organizations serving the smallest businesses in Washington State! Read the full press release at: https://lnkd.in/g7jmwhq9 WSMA grants expand business training, technical assistance, and financing opportunities to very small businesses in rural and urban areas, especially to those who have been historically marginalized communities. Mid-Columbia Economic Development District is pleased to assist with providing these resources to our Washington counties in partnership with the Skamania Economic Development Council in 2025. #RuralBusiness #businessdevelopment #businesstraining

The Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub is an initiative of MCEDD that is funded primarily by Business Oregon. The Hub is designed to promote traded-sector business in the Mid-Columbia Region by cultivating #innovation and #entrepreneurship throughout the Columbia River Gorge. We connect #founders and #smallbusinesses to our abundant local resources, to ensure a vibrant and robust local economy. Learn more by visiting the Hub's site at: https://lnkd.in/g3qcwXaq. #RuralBusiness

MCEDD Budget Committee Vacancy- At Large Position MCEDD has an open seat its budget committee! This vacancy is a #volunteer position that requires a background in #business or #finance and residence in the Mid-Columbia Region. (Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties in Oregon, Klickitat and Skamania Counties in Washington) The Committee meets once annually in May to review a draft budget prepared by staff and makes a recommendation to the MCEDD Board. For more details and the application, visit our jobs page under the Volunteer Opportunities section. https://lnkd.in/gsvJAek2 Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025

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Request for Quotes for a Social Media Consultant MCEDD is seeking quotes from @Social Media Consultants for a project benefiting small businesses in Skamania and Klickitat County. Interested consultants, please provide detailed information about your costs, three references for similar work, and examples of similar work. This work project must be completed by June 10, 2025. Find the details to apply at the bottom of our jobs page at: https://lnkd.in/gsvJAek2 Responses must be submitted by Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. #SocialMediaConsultant #ContractOpportunity #SocialMediaMarketing #MarketingConsultant

Tonight's Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub Talk offers a guided tour of the Columbia Gorge Community College's Skills Center. Business owners who have used the Center to design and fabricate specialized products, as well as college staff who are familiar with the equipment and uses, will be on hand to show and tell. The event offers free appetizers with beverages available for purchase. Reserve your seat now at: https://lnkd.in/gAT6e7tD

Loan Board Seeks Clackamas County Representative! The Mount Hood Economic Alliance provides small business loans in Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco Counties. This is a volunteer position that requires a background in business or finance and a willingness to support small business in these counties.?The Board meets virtually on the third Thursday of the month as needed. Residency is required in Clackamas County for this position. Find details and the application?at https://lnkd.in/gsvJAek2 Open until filled.