[OMS_MANAGERS] Registration now open for the 2012 Oregon Main Street Annual Conference

[Sheri Stuart]

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Experience the "Power of Main Street" in downtown Corvallis at the
Oregon Main Street Annual Conference, October 3-5, 2012. Registration is
open to both Oregon Main Street Network communities and non-network
communities. Attached is a copy of the conference flyer, preliminary
schedule, and session descriptions - please feel free to distribute to
those you think would be interested in attending. Register on-line at:
 
http://2012powerofmainstreet.eventbrite.com
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About the Conference:Get ready to be inspired! Make new connections and
get new tools to keep your downtown vibrant and competitive in today’s
market. The 2012 Oregon Main Street Annual Conference will offer proven
ideas and strategies for preservation-based revitalization that is
relevant to rural, mid-sized, and urban communities. This conference is
a great way to look at the “big picture” of downtown revitalization by
discovering fresh ideas and learning numerous ways to turn your historic
downtown or neighborhood commercial district into a bustling center of
activity. Sessions cover a variety of topics for both beginners and
those with experience. The format includes walking tours, lectures, and
networking time.  Join us for this very special, one-of-a-kind
conference!
 
Opening Session: Everybody talks about heritage tourists in Oregon. But
who are they? What are the cultural icons that lure them here? Do their
characteristics vary in different regions of the state? What is heritage
tourism's economic impact? A study sponsored by the Oregon Heritage
Commission, Travel Oregon, and the statewide partners of the Oregon
Cultural Trust is finding answers to those questions this summer. The
study's results will be unveiled in this presentation.
 
New This Year: We are growing the conference experience! This year we
have added two free pre-conference workshops; a ticketed luncheon
featuring the Historic Preservation League of Oregon's work with
Oregon's Most Endangered Places; and a whole new track coordinated by
HPLO on preservation topics. Be sure to check out our website for
additional information.
 
Who Should Attend:Staff and volunteers of organizations focusing on
downtown historic preservation and economic development, downtown
business and property owners, government leaders, chamber of commerce
professionals and volunteers, and others with an interest in the future
of downtown will benefit from attending this conference.
 
Our Host Community:Experience the "Power of Main Street" at work in
this year's setting for the Oregon Main Street Conference - historic
downtown Corvallis. One of Oregon Main Street's longest running downtown
revitalization programs, conference participants will see first hand the
fruits of many years efforts to create a vibrant downtown:
Accommodations:The Downtown Corvallis Association has worked with the
Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn Express to secure special rates
for conference participants. When making your reservation, please
request the Oregon Main Street Annual Conference rate at the time of
booking. To receive the special rates, reservations must be made by
September 3, 2012. Preferred rates are:
Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis:
King Room: $109/single or double; $119/triple; $129/quad
Double Queen: $119/single or double; $129/triple; $139/quad
 
Holiday Inn Express Corvallis:
Standard Rooms: $99/single or double; triple; quad
Riverview Rooms: $109/single/double/triple/quad
Please see www.visitcorvallis.com ( http://www.visitcorvallis.com/ )
 
Partners: Thank you to this year's conference Partners: 
Historic Preservation League of Oregon
Pacific Power
Downtown Corvallis Association
Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation
Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
 
 
Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
Oregon Main Street
725 Summer St., Suite C
Salem, OR  97301
503.986.0679
www.oregonheritage.org ( http://www.oregonheritage.org/ )

 
 
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