Madras Wants To Woo A Beer Pub To Its Downtown

Madras is the only major central Oregon city without a local brewpub. In a region that already has 24 breweries, the city was apparently feeling a little left out of the thriving Oregon beer scene. 

"What we're really looking for is a new business in our downtown to revitalize our downtown," said Nick Snead Madras' community development director.  "We think we can accomplish that by recruiting a welcoming, slightly family-friendly place where friends and family and groups can meet and enjoy good beer and good food." 

For the right brewpub project, Madras says it will offer a number of incentives and financial benefits — from technical assistance to fee waivers.