State and Federal
- Oregon Business Development Dept.: The Oregon state department with loans, grants and information about locating your business in Oregon.
- Washington Department of Commerce: The Washington state department with loans, grants and information about locating your business in Washington.
- USDA Rural Development, Oregon Office: In partnership with the private sector and community-based organizations, USDA provides financial assistance and planning for businesses in Oregon.
- USDA Rural Development, Washington Office: In partnership with the private sector and community-based organizations, USDA provides financial assistance and planning for businesses in Washington.
Regional
- 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.
- Mount Hood Economic Alliance: A partnership between Clackamas, Hood River and Wasco counties to provide gap financing loans for local businesses. MHEA provides secondary financing for businesses unable to secure (enough) financing through conventional banking means.
- Oregon Investment Board: Business loans within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
- Washington Investment Board: Business loans within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Counties
Our County Economic Development offices can work to connect you with additional information and resources:
- Klickitat County Economic Development
- Skamania County Economic Development Council
- Sherman County Economic Development
- Wasco County Economic Development Commission
Ports
Our Ports are available to serve your business with properties and development:
- The New Halyard Building, Port of Hood River
- Port of Cascade Locks
- Port of Hood River
- Port of Klickitat
- Port of The Dalles
- Port of Skamania County
Chambers of Commerce
Our Chambers promote your business, help you relocate to the Gorge and provide local information:
- Hood River Chamber of Commerce
- The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce
- Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
Higher Education Institutions in the Columbia River Gorge
- Columbia Gorge Community College: Serving the Gorge from campuses in Hood River and The Dalles
- Yakima Valley Community College: WSU Learning Center in Goldendale, WA
Northwest Business Support Organizations
- Oregon Small Business Development Center Network: Provides workshops, trainings, and counseling services for small businesses in Oregon.
- Washington Small Business Development Centers: Provides workshops, trainings, and counseling services for small businesses in Washington.
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Network: “Improving the climate for emerging, growth oriented companies across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.” The Gorge Chapter is a partner of the GTA.
- Cleantech Open: To find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. The Pacific Northwest region is a partner of the GTA.
- Software Association of Oregon: Sustaining a healthy and strong software industry cluster in Oregon.
- Innovate Washington: Out to make Washington the best place to launch your innovations and grow your company.
