The Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub is getting going, with a kickoff event planned for next week. Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Deputy Director of Economic Development Andrew Danies says the mission is to be a connector for entrepreneurs to access a variety of needs. Danies says the focus on traded-sector goods that get made here and then leave the area eventually. The Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub will hold a kickoff party on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Ferment Brewing on 403 Portway Avenue in Hood River.