Honoring the businesses who believed in downtown first
Local merchants and property owners whose early support helped launch Main Street Grants Pass.
Before there was a budget, a staff, or a full calendar of events, these founders said yes. They invested their money, their reputations, and their time because they believe downtown Grants Pass matters to the future of our community.
Their early support helped us organize merchants, advocate at City Hall, and start building a coordinated approach to events, promotions, and long term revitalization. When you see their names and logos below, you are looking at the people who helped get Main Street Grants Pass off the ground.
This page is our thank you. When you choose to shop, dine, and work with these founding members, you are helping sustain the very people who stepped up first for downtown.
Meet our Founding Members
Evergreen Federal Bank
Evergreen Federal Bank has served Southern Oregon since 1934, building a mutual-bank model that puts local residents ahead of shareholders. With branches across the Rogue Valley and home loans serviced in-house, Evergreen delivers fast decisions, real accountability and long-term stability. Their influence reaches far beyond banking. Evergreen is one of the strongest champions of downtown Grants Pass, investing in public art, local events and community projects that strengthen connection and pride. For anyone who values a financial partner rooted in place and committed to the people who live here, Evergreen stands out.
Partake Shop, Lounge, & Dine
Nestled in the heart of downtown Grants Pass at 111 SE G Street, Partake Shop, Lounge & Dine brings together fine-food ambition and relaxed sophistication under one roof.
By day, explore its wine & cheese shop, where hundreds of thoughtfully selected bottles and artisan cheeses invite discovery.
As evening falls, the cocktail lounge takes over—with craft libations, globally-inspired shareables and seasonal chef-driven mains.
For a full dining experience, the restaurant space delivers a refined tasting menu with curated wine pairings—ideal for special occasions or anyone who appreciates intentional cuisine.
Locally rooted yet worldly in scope, Partake emphasizes collaboration with regional farms and producers, fresh ingredients, and service that treats each guest as part of the community.
Whether you’re sipping a new vintage, enjoying small-plates in the lounge or dining course by course in style, your experience at Partake is designed to reflect the craftsmanship and character of Southern Oregon—without the pretense.
Our Stuff Comics & Dollhouse Miniatures
Welcome to Our Stuff Comics & Dollhouse Miniatures, your one-stop shop for your comic book and miniature needs. We are a family-owned business that has been operating since 2011. We have a passion for comics and miniatures, and we love to share it with our customers. Whether you are looking for an issues of your favorite comic series, or a rare vintage collectible, we have something for you. We also carry a wide range of dollhouse miniatures, from furniture and accessories to dolls and kits. We are always adding new items to our inventory, so check back often to see what we have in store. Our goal is to provide you with quality products, excellent service, and fair prices. We ship worldwide and offer combined shipping discounts. We also accept returns within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked. Thank you for visiting our store and supporting our small business. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection and finding something you love.
The Hivve
The Hivve is where Grants Pass comes to create, collaborate, and connect. We provide coworking space for builders and entrepreneurs, and host experiences that strengthen community: sold-out concerts, leadership workshops, art exhibitions, and gatherings that bring downtown to life.
Rogue Solutions Accounting
Rogue Solutions Accounting delivers clear, timely financial reporting and customized bookkeeping support so you stay focused on your mission. We give you financial clarity, practical education and a service plan built around your goals. Our work reflects our values: integrity, striving, respect, innovation, resourcefulness and strong communication that strengthens your business and community.
Midland Empire Insurance
Midland Empire Insurance is a locally-owned, family-driven agency serving Southern Oregon with offices in Klamath Falls and Grants Pass. Founded in 1958 when Clem & Sylvia Lesueur purchased the agency, it remains rooted in community values and long-term relationships.
Today, third-generation owners Lawton and Austin carry forward the mission: find the best coverage at the best price, advocate for clients without being limited by company contracts, and stay connected throughout life’s change.
Whether you’re protecting your home, business, health or farm, Midland Empire evaluates your unique situation, secures tailored insurance solutions and provides the ongoing counsel you deserve. Their clients say they don’t just feel supported — they’re treated like family.
If you value an insurance partner who knows the Oregon landscape, values long-term relationships and shows up when it counts, Midland Empire is built to stand by you.
Rita's Boutique
RITA’S is a locally-owned boutique in downtown Grants Pass that believes style should reflect your personality—not a trend. From boho chic clothing and jewelry to home décor accents, every piece is curated for individuality, versatility and comfort. The owners, Kevin and McKenna (Grants Pass natives), built this space as a no-judgment zone where kindness matters and shopping feels like connecting with friends. They’re committed to serving a full range of sizes (S-3X), delivering warm service and inviting every guest—whether they buy something or not—to leave happier than when they arrived. RITA’S represents more than apparel; it stands for community, self-expression and small-town values in every hand-picked item.
The Glass Forge
The Glass Forge is a live-action glass-blowing studio and gallery situated in downtown Grants Pass. It invites visitors into the heart of its craft: watching molten material spin and shape under the hands of skilled artisans, then stepping into a gallery of finished pieces that reflect the region’s light, color and character.
From hand-blown orbs and seasonal designs to functional art you’ll keep for years, The Glass Forge makes glassmaking accessible—drop-in to observe the process or book a participatory session and become part of the creation yourself.
Here, craft meets community. The studio draws on local pride, creative passion and a sense of place to deliver more than objects—it delivers experience, connection and the wonder of transformation.
Rentec Direct
Founded in Grants Pass in 2007, Rentec Direct grew from one landlord’s frustration with spreadsheets into a fully debt-free, self-funded platform powering more than 14,000 property managers. What sets them apart isn’t just technology—it’s rooted in place and people. Headquartered at 231 SW I St in downtown Grants Pass, Rentec has kept its entire team local, championing talent, vibrancy and investment right here in Southern Oregon. Beyond software, Rentec stands as a civic partner: its founder serves on local boards, supports workforce-housing projects and backs downtown renewal initiatives. For anyone who values a company that builds software globally and community locally, Rentec Direct brings both.
Visit Grants Pass
Visit Grants Pass serves as the destination marketing organization for the City of Grants Pass and Josephine County. It invests lodging-tax dollars into programs that bring visitors—and support—to downtown businesses and the broader community. Its mission blends tourism with day-to-day livability: building off the region’s trails, rivers, local shops and events to create economic vitality without sacrificing what makes the place home. When restaurants, retail and service providers downtown see increased foot traffic, new events or refreshed storefronts, Visit Grants Pass has often helped tip the balance—coordinating promotions, telling our story far beyond the Rogue Valley and reinforcing the idea that the downtown isn’t just a place visitors see—it’s where we live, work and invest together.
Community Members
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Donna Gilles - Rogue Credit Union
Community Supporter
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Travor House
Community Supporter
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Michael O'Coyne - RE/MAX Realtor
Friends of Main Street