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Business Toolkit - Wasco County, OR
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you will find links, contacts and information about resources and advantages for businesses operating within Wasco County. This Business
Toolkit helps centralize the multiple points of contacts and programs available within Wasco County that can help you start, sustain, grow or strengthen your business.
If you have other information that you believe should be included here, please email Jessica.
Grants and Loans
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Mid-Columbia Economic Development District |
Gap loans and financing for companies creating new jobs. MCEDD can help determine which loan program (or combination of programs) best suits your needs and can facilitate contact with other programs as well. In general, loan programs are available to assist businesses whether they need as little as $3,000 or up to $5,000,000 or more. |
Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit MCEDD website |
| Oregon Investment Board (OIB) |
Loans and grants in the National Scenic Area. Grants are generally made to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies.
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Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit OIB website |
| Mount Hood Economic Alliance |
MHEA administers the regional investment and rural investment programs. MHEA focuses on the creation and retention of jobs. It distributes grants and loans to provide "gap financing."
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Mary McArthur |
503-228-5565 |
Visit MHEA website |
| City of The Dalles |
Information about Wasco County's Enterprise Zones. An enterprise zone is an area in which businesses may benefit from favorable tax credits and other incentives. |
Dan Durow |
541-296-5481 x 1128 |
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State/Federal Grants and Loans
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Oregon Economic Development Department |
Visit www.oregon4biz.com to learn more about financing and incentives available in Oregon, including: Oregon Business Development Fund, Oregon CAP, Oregon Commercial Mortgage Program, Oregon Community Development Block Grant, Oregon Industrial Development Revenue Bond Program. |
Carolyn Sanco |
541-298-4140 |
Visit OECDD website |
| USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Programs |
In partnership with the private sector and community-based organizations, USDA provides financial assistance and business planning. BP helps fund projects that create or preserve quality jobs and/or promote a clean rural environment. The financial resources of BP are often leveraged with those of other public and private credit source lenders to meet business and credit needs in under-served areas.
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Click here for a contact list. |
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Visit USDA website |
Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer(STTR)
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SBIR and STTR programs provide grants of up to $750,000 to small businesses (<500 employees) to stimulate technological innovation and commercialize new technologies. |
A web based clearinghouse for information about SBIR is available. |
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Visit SBIR clearinghouse |
| SBIR/STTR matching grant program |
Provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for Oregon entrepreneurs to defray costs to prepare SBIR and STTR proposals |
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department |
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Visit SBIR/STTR Oregon website |
Resources
Agency or Institutions |
Program Description |
Contact |
Phone |
Website |
| Port of The Dalles |
Information about Port of The Dalles properties, businesses, and development. |
Andrea Klaas |
541-298-4148 or 800-901-7578 |
Visit Port website |
| Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association |
Business resources and statistics including information on utility rates, average home prices, demographics, taxes, water and sewer capabilities, and more. |
Andrea Klaas/ Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit CGEDA website |
| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce |
The Chamber is composed of citizens and businesses who invest time and money in joint efforts to advance civic, industrial, commercial, agricultural and general interests of the area. |
Dana Schmidling |
541-296-2231 |
Visit The Dalles Chamber website |
| Wasco County Economic Development Commission |
The Commission assists in accomplishing countywide economic development objectives. Its roles are to be an information source, to provide advice and guidance to the County Court, and to be a forum for citizens to request assistance in accomplishing economic development projects.
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Amanda Remington |
541-296-2266 |
Visit website |
| CGCC Small Business Development Center |
A team of experienced technology business executives are available to provide emerging technology growth companies with business consulting services free of charge. Learn more. |
Mary Merrill |
541-506-6121 |
Visit SBDC website |
Demographic Information, Wasco County (U.S. Census Bureau)
Category |
Data |
Source |
| Population |
23,712 |
U.S. Census Bureau (2006 estimate) |
| Median Age |
39.9 years
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U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
| Civilian Labor Force |
13,275 |
Washington State Employment Dept. (2006) |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.6% |
Washington State Employment Dept. (2006) |
| HS degree or higher- persons 25 years or older |
82.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
| BA degree or higher- persons 25 years or older |
15.7% |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000) |
Housing Prices, Wasco County
Location |
Median Homes Sales Price, 2006 |
Source |
| The Dalles |
$170,000 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
| Mosier |
$311,100 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
| Dufur |
$189,400 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
| Tygh Valley |
$97,500 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
| Wamic/Pine Hollow |
$141,300 |
Mid-Columbia 2006 Residential Highlights |
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