(The Center Square) – The Michigan Economic Development Corp. wants thousands of dollars to fulfill a public records request related to a recent controversy involving taxpayer funds.
Free news:Â The Port of Cascade Locks will open the application window for Round Three of its Economic Development Grant Program on Oct. 1, 2026, offering a total of up to $150,000 in funding to Cascade Locks businesses, nonprofits, and government entities working to strengthen the local economy.
(The Center Square) – As bipartisan calls to abolish the Michigan Economic Development Corp. grow, state Sen. Thomas Albert, says it is time to revisit his legislative plan to dismantle the agency and overhaul Michigan’s approach to economic development.
By Jessica Blackburn
For The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Updated
Free news: Dan Spatz from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Affairs meeting on July 30, featuring Rob Hall from the Energy Trust of Oregon.
THE GORGE — The community is invited to participate in the regular update of the Regional Economic Development Strategy for the Mid-Columbia region. Led by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), the strategy will outline a five-year plan.
Free news:Â Big River Community Land Trust (Big River CLT) celebrated a major milestone on April 24 with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first completed home on Tucker Road.Â