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Sherman County Judge Joe Dabulskis addresses the audience at the 2024 Symposium at The Dalles Civic. Contributed photo

THE GORGE — Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) invites everyone to attend their 2025 Columbia Gorge Annual Economic Symposium on Friday, Nov. 7 at The Ruins event space in Hood River from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event brings together leaders across the region in the areas of government, economic development, workforce development and business to learn together and network.

This year’s event is free to attend, thanks to sponsorship from the Office of the Oregon Governor’s Plan for a Resilient Oregon. Reserve your free ticket or find more information at www.mcedd.org/symposium.