[OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Main Street updates

[Karen Auborn]

Welcome Cassie
OMS is a great support group
Karen Auborn

On Nov 5, 2012, at 2:40 PM, Sheri Stuart <sheri.stuart at state.or.us> wrote:

> 1. New executive director hired in McMinnville
> 2. Deadline for applying for the "Transforming Downtown" level fast approaching
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> 1. Please join me in welcoming the Cassie Sollars, the new Executive Director of the McMinnville Downtown Association. She comes to MDA with 15 years prior experience with the News-Register, most recently as the Viewpoints Editor. She has also volunteered with MDA and is a huge supporter of downtown.
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> Her contact info is:
> 105 N.E. Third St.
> P.O. Box 691
> McMinnville, OR  97128
> Work:  503-472-3605
> Fax:  503-434-1274
> Cell:  971-241-0153
> cassie at downtownmcminnville.com
> www.downtownmcminnville.com
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> 2. Oregon Main Street is now accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its Transforming Downtown designation level. Transforming Downtown is for communities who are committed to downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach® but need technical assistance to take them to the next level. The Oregon Main Street Network also includes Performing Main Street, Exploring Downtown, and "Affiliate" levels of participation. Currently, there are 81 communities participating in the Network.
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> Successful applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district. Services vary from community to community, but generally include work plan and committee development along with specialized training and networking opportunities.
> Transforming Downtown level applications are available on our website, www.oregonheritage.org, or by calling Sheri Stuart at 503.986.0679 or email at sheri.stuart at state.or.us.
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> Visit www.oregonheritage.org( http://www.oregonheritage.org/)for more information on the Oregon Main Street Network, including eligibility and designation criteria for all four levels of assistance. Transforming Downtown level applications must be received by December 5, 2012. 
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> The effort is modeled on the National Main Street Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide to recapture business interest and vitality in downtown areas.  This approach emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: organization helps everyone work towards the same goals and maximizes involvement of public and private leaders within the community; promotion brings people back downtown by helping to attract visitors, shoppers, and investors; design enhances a districts appearance and pedestrian amenities while preserving its historic features; and economic restructuring stimulates business development and helps strengthen the districts economic base. 
> Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
> Oregon Main Street
> 725 Summer St., Suite C
> Salem, OR  97301
> 503.986.0679
> www.oregonheritage.org
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> Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
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