Our Committees

ECONOMIC VITALITY 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: Timothy Bishop
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,   Some of the projects this committee is currently working on is: 
  • Community Pocket Parks
  • Ghost Signs
​Committee Chair: Taylor Scroggins

​ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Goal: to bring the community together by recruiting volunteers, developing partnerships, and adding resources. Current projects are:
  • Annual Meeting
  • Eastern Oregon Beer Festival (EOBF)
  • Fund Raising
  • Membership​
Committee Chair:  Brooke Stout

PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Goal: to position downtown as a center of community activity, promote its positive image, and market its unique assets.  Marketing also includes the events.
  • Eastern Oregon Beer Festival (EOBF)
  • St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
  • Crazy Days and BBQ Competition
  • Safe Downtown Trick or Treating
  • Plaid Friday/Small Business Saturday
  • Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Committee Chair: Mary Ann Miesner