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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...

City of La Grande Urban Renewal Agency Accepting Call For Projects Applications March 14, 2022
Mar 4 2022La Grande, OR -- Each fiscal year, the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency (URA) has a limited amount of funding to allocate for public/private development projects within the Urban Renewal District.
The Agency will begin accepting funding applications for projects on Monday, March 14th and will accept applications until 5:00 p.m. o...

Website to Reach and Engage Site Selectors and Business Owners Looking to Relocate and Grow
LA GRANDE, OR -- La Grande Economic Development recently launched a newly designed website, in collaboration with Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative, and created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and economic growt...