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La Grande Today
By the People, for the People
Union County Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Businesses and Leaders
Annual awards banquet celebrates achievements in artisan crafts, community service, culinary arts, and more.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The 90th Annual Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held in La Grande, Oregon, where several local businesses and community members were recognized for their contributions. Awards were given out in categories such as Artisan Business of the Year, Service Organization of the Year, Patron of the Arts, Upcoming Business of the Year, Culinary Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Business of the Year.
Why it matters
The Union County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet is an important annual event that highlights the vibrant local business community and recognizes those who have made significant impacts through their work, service, and civic engagement. These awards help foster a sense of pride and accomplishment within the community and encourage continued excellence.
The details
The 90th themed event featured the announcement of several awards honoring local businesses and individuals. The Potters House was named Artisan Business of the Year, the Blue Mountain Single Track Trails Club was recognized as Service Organization of the Year, and Susan Murrell was awarded Patron of the Arts. Other winners included The Depot Lounge and Dining for Upcoming Business of the Year, Final Cut Pizza for Culinary Business of the Year, Tyler Brooks as Citizen of the Year, Dr. Kelly McNeil as Educator of the Year, and Monkeys on the Run as Business of the Year.
- The 90th Annual Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held last night in La Grande.
The players
The Potters House
A local artisan business recognized as the Artisan Business of the Year.
Blue Mountain Single Track Trails Club
A service organization honored as the Service Organization of the Year.
Susan Murrell
The recipient of the Patron of the Arts award.
The Depot Lounge and Dining
The Upcoming Business of the Year.
Final Cut Pizza
The Culinary Business of the Year.
Tyler Brooks
The Citizen of the Year.
Dr. Kelly McNeil
The Educator of the Year.
Monkeys on the Run
The Business of the Year.
The takeaway
The Union County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet celebrates the diverse contributions of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, fostering a sense of community pride and recognizing the hard work and dedication that makes Union County a thriving place to live and work.
