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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
