Kdun – North Bend Kicks off the summer season with more than just sunshine and community spirit this year, the celebration comes with a major win for local businesses. Beneath the iconic North Bend mural, the North Bend Main Street (NBMS) program gathered residents and stakeholders to announce their successful selection for a transformative grant. The city has been awarded nearly $200,000 through the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant, a funding boost that aims to energize small businesses and enhance the historic downtown area.
North Bend Kicks into high gear with this funding opportunity, which will provide essential support for revitalization projects within the city’s Main Street district. The grant part of a state-wide initiative will help cover restoration costs, business façade improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. For many small businesses recovering from the economic challenges of recent years, this could be the catalyst for growth and sustainability.
NBMS program leaders emphasized the importance of this grant in strengthening the economic heartbeat of North Bend. Local shop owners are already planning improvements, from updating storefronts to expanding outdoor seating areas changes that will attract both residents and visitors alike.
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North Bend Kicks off more than a funding announcement it reaffirms a community vision. The choice to make the announcement under the city’s massive mural was symbolic: art, history, and economic growth blending in a single moment. The mural itself is part of an ongoing effort to beautify and brand North Bend as a vibrant coastal destination, rich in character and local pride.
With the grant secured, NBMS hopes to further unify these efforts, ensuring that the downtown area becomes not just a place of commerce, but also of culture, creativity, and connection.
As North Bend Kicks off this exciting chapter, city officials and business leaders are optimistic about the path forward. The $200K grant is not just a financial injection it’s a vote of confidence in the community’s resilience and future. With projects expected to begin in the coming months, residents can look forward to a Main Street that honors its heritage while embracing a bright, revitalized future.
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