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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...
Does Shopping Local Really Matter in La Grande?
Nov 19 2025The 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...
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...
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...