The Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub Hub was founded to connect innovators, business owners, and entrepreneurs in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties with essential local and statewide resources for business development — including networking, funding, mentorship, and training —fostering innovation and expanding the traded sector to drive sustainable economic growth and resilience in the region.The Hub operates as an extension of Mid-Columbia Economic Development Department (MCEDD) and is funded by Business Oregon and the Oregon Innovation Council. The Hub is a conduit, connecting business owners to service providers at no cost.