Volunteers
Our organization would not be possible without the help of wonderful volunteers! Please fill out the form HERE to become a LGMSD volunteer!

Our Committees

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE
Our goal: is 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: Timothy Bishop
DESIGN COMMITTEE
Our goal is : 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 place-making,   Some of the projects this committee is currently working on is: 
  • Community Pocket Parks
  • Ghost Signs
  • Flower Baskets and Christmas Decor
  • Facade Grants
​Committee Chair: Cassie Hibbert and Evie Stacey

​OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Our goal is : to bring the community together by recruiting volunteers, developing partnerships, and adding resources.  Our current projects include:
  • Annual Meeting
  • Fundraising
    • Eastern Oregon Beer Festival (EOBF)
  • Membership​
  • Downtown Mixers
  • Community Clean Up
  • Town Hall meetings
Committee Chair:  Nicole Felty

PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Our goal: is to position downtown as a center of community activity, promote its positive image, and market its unique assets.  Marketing also includes the events.
  • St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
  • Shamrock Shuffle 5k and 10k
  • Crazy Days
  • Safe Downtown Trick or Treating
  • Community Harvest Festival (more info coming soon!)
  • Plaid Friday/Small Business Saturday
  • Downtown Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
  • New Year's Ball Drop
  • Shop Local sub committee
Committee Chair: Shawna McKinnis