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Efforts to renovate La Grande Oregon’s iconic historic Liberty Theater receive $585,534 grant from EDA through American Rescue Plan funds
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $585,534 grant to the Liberty Theatre Foundation, Inc., La Grande, Oregon to support the recovery of the local touris...
New EOU Programs Address Area Workforce Needs
Sep 12 2022Workforce advancement is a multi-faceted endeavor to meet the needs of employees and employers alike. In rural communities like La Grande, developing a skilled workforce is critical to advancing the region’s economy. Educational institutions like La Grande’s Eastern Oregon University (EOU) can help promote that development. EOU is initiating tw...
Escape from Inflation to La Grande
Jul 28 2022Inflation is impacting everything from energy and transportation to groceries and home furnishings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the June 2022 inflation rate was 9.1% - a staggering number that hasn't been seen since the 1980s.
At the same time, real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased b...
OTEC to build solar farm in La Grande
Jun 4 2022LA GRANDE — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative’s already mostly carbon-free power supply is about to get a little greener.
The Baker City-based cooperative will begin work this fall on a 500-panel community solar project near the cooperative’s Gekeler Lane substation outside La Grande. Construction on the project is expected to tak...
La Grande Main Street Downtown (Main Street) is proud to announce that La Grande is a recipient of the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant for the third cycle in a row. Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 28 matching grants worth $5,000,000 to Oregon Mai...
La Grande is an eclectic mix of diverse individuals and families who share a love for their community. Their wide range of experiences and talent have resulted in that love transcending into a growing presence of intriguing small businesses serving visitors and residents alike. As a result of their endeavors...
LaGrande is a vibrant small town located in the wonderful natural environment of Northeast Oregon. Additionally, it is the economic hub of the region, offering ample opportunities for economic and personal growth. Economic development is a strong driver of the overall health of LaGrande’s business and residential setting. LaGrande Economi...
LA GRANDE — The La Grande City Council recently approved the city’s 2022-24 economic development strategy, which lists goals and projects for the city’s economy over the next two fiscal years.
Faced with attracting new businesses as well as helping local owners recover from COVID-19 impacts, the plan targets future effort...
