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 Carollo (Blue Mountain Outfitters)
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: Christine Jarski (City of La Grande Economic Development Director)

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

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)