Economic Development
Mission Statement:
Economic Development Department provides the citizens of La Grande order, safety and vitality by facilitating, managing and supporting customer-driven development projects, offering excellent service and value.
NEWS: Urban Renewal Program Accepting Project Funding Applications!
Each fiscal year, the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency (URA) has a limited amount of funding to allocate toward public/ private development projects within the Urban Renewal District. For the 2021-2022 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, the Agency will be accepting applications for project funding assistance through April 30,2021.
Call For Projects Application Packet 2021 (see fillable forms below)
Call For Projects 2021 Policy
Call For Projects 2021 Instructions
Call For Projects application (fillable)
Business Plan Template (fillable)
The Community and Economic Development Department is comprised of the following Divisions:
- Oversees the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan, the Economic Development Plan and the Main Street program; works in partnership with other local, regional and statewide economic resources.
IGNITE La Grande
-
IGNITE is a one-stop center for small business resources, classes, referrals, a hang-out for entrepreneurs and a coworking space.
-
IGNITE's Mission: To facilitate entrepreneurial growth and development from concept to expansion and through succession.
-
IGNITE has space for you to work - high-speed internet, computers with MS Office Suite, printer/scanner, coworking space, conference room and business resources.
