Umatilla to celebrate grand opening of new business center
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026
UMATILLA — The city of Umatilla announced it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on May 8 for the new Umatilla Business Center.
The event takes place 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 820 Sixth St.
The city developed the business center to support local businesses, encourage innovation and provide a space for community connection.
The center is a mixed-use facility. In addition to housing the city’s Community Development and Parks & Recreation staff, it will feature three business incubator spaces on the first floor and long-term lease offices on the second floor.
The building also includes a large community room and a commercial kitchen available for public rental. Outside, the plaza serve as a gathering space for community events, including the Umatilla Saturday Market & Concert Series.
The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from local leaders, live music, free food from local food trucks and tours of the new building. The ceremony is open to the public.
For more information on this project, visit the city’s website.