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Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) OverviewEDD formed in 1969

Population Served: 81,279 (About 11 people per square mile)

5 counties, 4 tribes, 3 climate zones, 2 states, 1 national scenic area

…. In support of thriving regional economies

Broadening Economic Development

Unique Industry Focus Areas:High Tech, including unmanned vehiclesFermentation Cluster and Value Added Food Processing

New Forms of SupportAgora Investment Platform

High Tech/Unmanned Vehicles

Unmanned VehiclesWide range of applications: Fishing, scientific research, exploration, search and rescue, agBase in the region, along with the supply chainStarting out: “two men in a garage”

MCEDD Support: Gorge Tech Alliance

Nonprofit staffed by MCEDDOver 100 member businesses who use, deliver or support techRepresents about 2,500 employees

Activities:Geek Lunchmember spotlightsfeatured events

Robotics: gorgerobotics.org

FLL Robotics Tournaments

Trainings for teachers and youth

Google Support

Fermentation Cluster

Fermentation Cluster ComponentsWinegrowers Association: Designated AVA. Climate gives us a“World of Wine in 40 miles”Cider ChamberBreweries and Distilleries

MCEDD support

Revolving Loan FundsEDA investments: Infrastructure, ClustersEnterprise Zone (state/local incentive), Urban RenewalStaffing for nonprofit industry associationsBusiness Roundtables. Community College/Higher Education connections

Example: Abide Distillery

Agora Investment Platform

The Platform…Establishes a framework to organize investments.Creates a bridge between funders and communitiesPromotes collaboration between capital sources

Linking Communities and Capital Providers on a collaborative transaction platform

Platform Snapshot

Contact InformationAmanda Hoeyamanda@mcedd.org541-296-2266www.mcedd.org