Travel Oregon, in partnership with Visit Grants Pass and a local steering committee, will offer a studio workshop building from the 2022 Destination Ready program for the greater Grants Pass area. This program is designed to identify opportunities and develop strategies that enhance and strengthen the economic vibrancy of a downtown while preserving rural character and enhancing livability. 

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

· Learn how vibrant downtowns become gathering places that residents want to be a part of and visitors want to explore.

· Engage with other community leaders, business and property owners and brainstorm strategies to improve the main street to strengthen current and stimulate new business.

· Identify strengths, opportunities, and downtown elements that are the main anchors and lures.

· Develop connections with local, regional and state experts on topics including Main Street development, tourism, community livability and business support.

· Generate strategic priority list of short-term projects based on community input and capacity to move the needle on downtown development.

Anyone interested in contributing to the vision and vitality of the downtown area can attend. This includes local leaders, public officials, tourism organizations, land managers, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, main street businesses, restaurants, lodging property owners, and more. All community members who are interested in improving the local economy and downtown experience are invited to participate.

DESTINATION DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Evening Event:
Wednesday, April 26 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (FREE) Climate City Brewing
509 SW G Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
(meal & refreshments provided)

Downtown Workshop:
Thursday, April 27 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (FREE)
The Hivve
164 SE G Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
(meals & refreshments provided)

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Alice Jones,
Visit Grants Pass 
alice@visitgrantspass.com