https://www.lagrandeed.com City of La Grande Economic Development News Feed Sat, 30 May 2026 22:51:08 +0000 en-US https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/66785/call-for-projects-urban-renewal-grants-accepting-applications https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/66785/call-for-projects-urban-renewal-grants-accepting-applications Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 La Grande, OR -- The City of La Grande Urban Renewal Agency (URA) allocates a limited amount of funding for public/private development projects within the Urban Renewal District each fiscal year.  It is anticipated this year’s allocation will be $350,000, subject to budget approval in June.The Agency will begin accepting... https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/65525/la-grandes-most-popular-holiday-shopping-market-is-back! https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/65525/la-grandes-most-popular-holiday-shopping-market-is-back! Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Handmade Holidays Makers Market (HHMM)!From November 21-22nd, Art Center East (ACE) will once again be transformed into a gallery of beautifully handcrafted wares.  You know how fast time goes. Before we know it, gifting season will be upon us. Give yourself time to... https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/65530/does-shopping-local-really-matter-in-la-grande https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/65530/does-shopping-local-really-matter-in-la-grande Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 The countdown to the holiday season has begun. And over the next few weeks we’ll all hear the words “shop local” dozens of times.It’s an idea that most people embrace wholeheartedly. A recent article from Forbes found that Boomers (80%) and Gen X (77%) were all about buying from small... https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/64261/urban-renewal-funding-opportunities-can-help-with-project-development! https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/64261/urban-renewal-funding-opportunities-can-help-with-project-development! Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Starting your own business is a dream come true. But it’s also a challenge! Especially when it comes to project development.Where can you turn when you’re a small business owner who doesn’t qualify for traditional loans? What if your building needs a facelift but you’re running short on cash?Regardless of... https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/61347/la-grande-teams-up-with-recast-city-to-revitalize-jefferson-avenue https://www.lagrandeed.com/news/p/item/61347/la-grande-teams-up-with-recast-city-to-revitalize-jefferson-avenue Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 With an eye on transforming Jefferson Avenue into its own unique destination within the downtown area, La Grande Economic Development (LGED) has teamed up with Recast City (RC) for an intensive, 10-month cohort to inject new life into the local economy. The goal? Create a strong and inclusive downtown… in less than a year. “I think... https://www.lagrandeed.com/about/announcements/p/item/67681/the-city-of-la-grande-oregon-seeks-proposals-to-develop-a-comprehensive-economic-development-strategic-plan https://www.lagrandeed.com/about/announcements/p/item/67681/the-city-of-la-grande-oregon-seeks-proposals-to-develop-a-comprehensive-economic-development-strategic-plan Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The City of La Grande, Oregon is seeking proposals from qualified firms or consultants to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan will guide policies, investments, and initiatives to promote sustainable economic growth, resilience, and community prosperity over the next 5 years.This project is proposed in the City...