[OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street Updates

[Sheri Stuart]

In this update:
 
1. "CREATING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP" WORKSHOP
2. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS
3. OHS SEEKS INPUT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
4. HUMANITIES GROUP OFFERS GRANTS FOR CURRENT ISSUES
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1. "CREATING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP" WORKSHOP
It's not too late to register for the "Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship" workshop, Friday, April 22, 8 am to noon, at the Harbortown Events Center in Old Town Bandon with Maury Forman and Dennie Houle. The workshop is free of charge to Oregon Main Street Network members but we request you register at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1449105313 
 
And, as a special bonus, the first 50 attendees will receive a copy of Your Town...The 25 Immutable Rules for Successful Tourism by Maury Forman. The title says it all as this best selling book reveals what communities need to do in order to have a successful tourism program. From chapters like "Relationships Require More Than One Person" to "Parking is Not Just For Lovers" to "Sell the Rapids, Not the River", this publication includes ideas, examples, and pictures of what success looks like. This book is a must for communities wanting to improve their tourism attractions and revitalize their downtowns. 
 
2. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS
Applications for the 2011 Elisabeth Potter Historic Preservation Education and Advocacy Awards are available. The competitive  awards, provided by the State Historic Preservation Office, provide assistance
to people who are involved in their community's preservation-related efforts by helping fund the cost of travel to relevant conferences and workshops. The application is available at
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/docs/EWP_2011_app.pdf 
 
The application deadline is May 31. For more information, contact David
Bogan at (503) 986-0671 or David.Bogan at state.or.us  
 

3. OHS SEEKS INPUT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Oregon Historical Society is surveying members and non-members about both their current and anticipated activities related to the historical society. The survey is available at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/planningforhistory .
 

4. HUMANITIES GROUP OFFERS GRANTS FOR CURRENT ISSUES
 Oregon Humanities offers Responsive Program Grants that support organizations responding quickly and thoughtfully to current issues and events shaping the world and Oregon. The funds, up to $1,000, allow
recipient organizations to pursue projects that are not part of their regular programming. Visit
http://www.oregonhumanities.org/programs/section/grants/  for further information.
 
 
 
 
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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