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The Dalles, Oregon is an excellent choice for a business looking to locate
in a small, rural community. Located just 70 minutes east of Portland,
Oregon on the Columbia River, The Dalles offers everything that a new
business could need.
Originally developed as a regional trade center in the 1800’s, The Dalles continues to this day to be a hub for river, rail and road transportation and soon will be a hub for high speed internet access through the Northwest Open Access Network (NOANet).
Where is The Dalles, Oregon?
The Dalles is located just 70 minutes east of Portland along Oregon's
main east-west thoroughfare, namely Interstate-84.
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Hospitals
Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) is the region’s largest hospital, serving emergency needs and complete diagnostic care with private practitioners and specialists. MCMC is a Planetree affiliate hospital - the first in the nation to adopt this patient-centered care system throughout its entire building. As such, MCMC attracts professional visitations from around the world.
Schools
The Dalles area is served by the Northern Wasco County School District #21 as well as the Columbia
Gorge Community College (CGCC). CGCC works with local companies to provide
customized training programs to help employees become more capable and
efficient.
The Dalles is situated within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, an area known around the world for its seemingly limitless recreation activities and astounding scenic beauty. The Gorge is much more than a summer-only recreation paradise - year round mild weather inspires outdoor activities for the entire family.
Most people who visit the Gorge, and even those who live here, rarely find enough time to do everything since there is so much to do, from hiking, biking, windsurfing and skiing to fishing, hunting and golfing. There are literally hundreds of activities for any time of year.
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"Growing Oregon's economy is the top priority of my administration."
Govenor Ted Kulongoski
State of Oregon
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