[OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street Updates

[Erik Nobel]

I know the feeling of having a burnt out group.  The Klamath Falls Downtown Association is experiencing the same thing.  I am not sure how to combat it,  but I think the first thing is to remember that Downtown Revitalization is a marathon not a sprint.  When you are a small good with no dedicated manager, I think it is a good idea to take a break from the "Association" activities, so people have the opportunity to focus on other things for a while.  I would suggest incorporate this break into your yearly work program.

Erik Nobel
City of Klamath Falls
Planning Manager 
Phone: 541.883.5254

-----Original Message-----
From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Bruce & Joanne Gordon
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:47 AM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street Updates

Thank you Sheri.  The stats on how much $ is retained in our community by the sole proprietors in relation to big boxes & chains has been emailed to Canyonville's Main Street participants and it is my hope it will inspire them.
Can anyone address the following situation?  Our Main Street is experiencing burn out, low participation, and difficulty focusing & organizing.  My friends are calling me the "Weary Optimist" but I am beginning to question the time spent leading Canyonville's Exploring Main Street as my business needs more of my attention to become financially successful.  For perspective, downtown Canyonville has approximately 25 retail & service businesses. We also have an active Chamber of Commerce & Lions Club.  There is hope for 2011 as we are changing our meeting times to evening instead of morning in an attempt to get more participation.
Anyone out there have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Joanne & Bruce
Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
452 N. Main St.
Canyonville, OR  97417
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Canyonville/Commonwealth-Garden-Shoppe/252498440311?ref=ts


----- Original Message -----
From: "Sheri Stuart" <sheri.stuart at state.or.us>
To: <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:16 AM
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street Updates


> Just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for helping to make 2010 a 
> successful year for Oregon Main Street. Whether you are just starting out 
> at the "Exploring Downtown" level or taking steps to move your program to 
> the next level as a "Performing Main Street" program, your efforts make a 
> difference in your community and to our wonderful state. We continue to 
> work on building a strong statewide program to help you with your efforts 
> to strengthen and revitalize your traditional downtown business districts. 
> It has been a particular joyful year for me to have the chance to be on 
> the road to learn more about your issues and opportunities and to provide 
> assistance. Some of the Oregon Main Street highlights for 2010 are:
>
> -Welcoming 5 new Transforming Downtown level communities: Astoria, Canby, 
> Cottage Grove, Springfield, and The Dalles; and 8 new Exploring Downtown 
> level communities: Beaverton, Creswell, John Day, St. Helens, Stayton, 
> Tillamook, Whiteaker Neighborhood (Eugene), and Woodburn.
> -Providing three OMS Network meetings and trainings covering volunteer 
> development, historic preservation (in partnership with the CLG program), 
> and entrepreneur development) as well as a variety of on-site technical 
> assistance from workplan development to fundraising training
> -Began collecting revitalization statistics from our Performing Main 
> Street level communities
> -Implemented National Accreditation process with two communities, Baker 
> City and Oregon City, receiving National Accreditation this year
> -Expanded use of the list serve to include Exploring Downtown level 
> communities
> -Re-formatted Annual Conference and brought it back to a downtown venue
> -Developed a new "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization" recognition 
> program
>
> Thank you once again - and all the best to you in the New Year!
> Sheri
> _____________
>
> Updates and Info:
>
> 1. Cultural Heritage Courier for 2010 - see article on Main Street Molalla 
> and Sandy Main Street!
>
> http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/docs/Courier_2010_4_FINAL.pdf or visit 
> www.oregonheritage.org
>
> 2. Interesting Statistics: How Much of Every Shopping Dollar is retained 
> in your community?
> -6 cents of every dollar spent with a Big Box retailer is 
> retained/re-circulated in a community.
> Source: Rocky Mountain Institute
>
> -20 cents of every dollar spent with a chain store is 
> retained/re-circulated in a community.
> Source: Small Business Administration
>
> -60 cents of every dollar spent with a sole proprietorship in 
> retained/recirculated in a community.
> Source: Small Business Administration
>
>
> Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
> Oregon Main Street
> 725 Summer St., Suite C
> Salem, OR  97301
> 503.986.0679
> http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/
>
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