About Us

La Grande Main Street Downtown (LGMSD) is part of the National Main Street Program, which is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. LGMSD leverages community assets to generate investment, create jobs, and foster the rehabilitation of downtown areas and Main Streets. LGMSD is supported by a Board of Directors, an Executive Director , and four Committees: Promotions, Organization, Design, and Business Development. LGMSD works closely with its members, downtown businesses, and local organizations to strengthen existing business, to expand opportunities for new businesses, and to plan events and activities that improve the quality of life in downtown La Grande.
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To visit the National Main Streets Center website, click here.

Our Mission

Engage the community to create a welcoming and economically diverse downtown rooted in
​La Grande’s history and culture.
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Our Committees

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Goal: to work with existing businesses, property owners, and partners to strengthen the local economic base. This committee is currently working closely with the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency. 
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Committee Chair: Alana Garner 
DESIGN COMMITTEE
Goal: to enhance downtown’s physical appearance and preserve the community identity and sense of place. This includes public art, streetscapes, and activating public spaces through placemaking,  Current projects are:
  • Flower Basket Program
  • Ghost Signs
  • Pocket Parks

Committee Chair:  Christine Jarski, City of La Grande Economic Development
 ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Goal: to bring the community together by recruiting volunteers, developing partnerships, and adding resources.  Activities included by not limited to:
  • Annual Meeting
  • Eastern Oregon Beer Festival
  • Membership
  • Funding Raising

​Committee Chair:  Mary Ann Miesner

PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Goal: to position downtown as a center of community activity, promote its positive image, and market its unique assets. 

​Events:
  • Eastern Oregon Beer Festival (EOBF)
  • St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
  • Crazy Days
  • Safe Downtown Trick or Treating
  • Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday
  • Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Other Activities:
Keep social media and website updated to promote downtown happenings to the community.
Market downtown La Grande to the community at large as a place to eat, live, and invest.

Committee Chair: Brent Clapp (Brent Clapp Media & La Grande Alive)