Oregon Success Stories
Expansion of Cold Storage Facilities Results in 35 New Jobs
NORPAC and Henningsen Cold Storage will collaborate on a major expansion of food processing facilities in Salem.
Regional Data
Detailed Data by County
Regional Economic Analysis
Odell Farm with Mt Adams in the background
Mt Hood's Northface
White River Falls
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Columbia Gorge Region
The Columbia Gorge region is a thriving hub of recreational, industrial and diverse industries. An increasing number of breweries, clothing, outdoor gear, high tech and clean tech companies call the area home.
Read about these successful companies and projects in the region:
Regional Resources
Business Oregon and its economic development partners work with local companies to spur job growth and retention in each region of the state.
Team Members
Business Oregon
Carolyn Meece, Regional Development Officer
(Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties)
Ted Werth, Regional Program Manager
(Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties)
Regional Solutions
Nate Stice, Regional Coordinator
Key Partners
Economic Development
Columbia River Economic Development Corp.
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
Additional economic development partners in the region
Ports
Port of Cascade Locks
Port of Hood River
Port of The Dalles
Public Higher Education
Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles and Hood River locations
Additional educational institutions
