Charlie MItchell, CEcD
Community & Economic Development Director
Main Street Program Manager
City of La Grande
PO Box 670
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-1307
Fax: 541-963-3333
It was officially designated by the state on September 26, 2008 as an "Oregon Main Street Transforming
Downtown." La Grande joins 10 other Oregon communities which were designated as either Performing
Main Street programs or Transforming Main Street programs through this designation.
The La Grande program is currently being staffed and funded by the City of La Grande through its
Community and Economic Development department. In order for the program to reach the next level, it will,
at the appropriate time, need to be transferred to a not-for-profit entity capable of providing staff support
and program funding.
Links: Oregon Main Street Program; National Trust Main Street Center
Organization provides leadership for the downtown.
Promotion sells a positive brand image of downtown.
Design enhances both livability and attraction of downtown.
Economic Restructuring strengthens downtown's economy.
La Grande Main Street
La Grande, Oregon