[OMS_MANAGERS] Registration now open for the 2013 Oregon MainStreet Conference

Tue Jul 16 15:29:20 PDT 2013

Not if you are part of the Network!

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Roxana Grant <roxana at downtownroseburg.org> wrote:

I will be there, is there really a 75 dollar fee for this to attend

      Roxana Grant, M.B.A.

      Executive Director 

      Downtown Roseburg Association

      Cell:    541-733-1057 

      Office: 541-673-3352

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Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Registration now open for the 2013 Oregon Main Street Conference

Registration is now open for the 2013 Oregon Main Street Conference, October 2-4, 2013, in Astoria. Please register at http://2013mainstreetconference.eventbrite.com/ to reserve your space! Remember, attendance is free for communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Further details on the conference will be available on our website after July 26, www.heritageoregon.org.

Our Host Community: Astoria exemplifies our conference theme, "Cool Cities: Old Buildings. New Attitudes."  Filled with wonderful historic buildings, excellent shopping and dining opportunities, and a bevy of activities, this community of 10,000 on the Columbia River will be a place of discovery for conference attendees. Surrounded by the beauty of the forest, mountains, 3 rivers and the sea plan on extending your visit beyond the conference to soak up all the area has to offer!

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 2013 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 Supported by a donation from the Oregon Downtown Development Association:  Our keynote speaker this year is Fred Kent. Fred is a leading authority on revitalizing city spaces and one of the foremost thinkers in livability, smart growth and the future of the city. As founder and president of Project for Public Spaces, he is known throughout the world as a dynamic speaker and prolific ideas man. Traveling over 150,000 miles each year, Fred offers technical assistance to communities and has given talks across the U.S. as well as internationally. Each year, he and the PPS staff train 10,000 people in Placemaking techniques.

Benefit Luncheon: "Power of Main Street" Sponsored by Pacific Power and Restore Oregon: Join Main Street supporters from across Oregon for an informative panel discussion about broad initiatives that are impacting Oregon's downtowns. The luncheon is hosted by Pacific Power, but pre-registration is required. Donations are accepted to benefit Restore Oregon.

Back By Popular Demand: Based on the positive feedback last year, we are once again offering pre-conference workshops! This year we will offer our "Main Street Boot Camp" - a great introduction to downtown revitalization. We are also offering a session, "For Board Members Only," to help board members of downtown programs across Oregon to identify and discuss pressing issues for local programs and boards.

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.

Accommodations:  There are several Hotel and Bed & Breakfast options in Astoria. Preferred rates are offered by the following Hotels - you must request rooms reserved for "Oregon Main Street":

Commodore Hotel, 258 14th Street, 503.325.4747, www.commodoreastoria.com <http://www.commodoreastoria.com/> :

$65/night for "cabin" (shared bath); $129/night for "suite"

Hotel Elliott, 357 12th Street, 877.378.1924, www.hotelelliott.com <http://www.hotelelliott.com/> :

$107/Queen Room

Astoria Holiday Inn Express, www.astoriahie.com <http://www.astoriahie.com/> :

Limited number of rooms available at $96. Additional room block reserved at $149.

Information on additional lodging options can be found at: www.oldoregon.com/

Partners: Thank you to this year's conference Partners: 

*	Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

*	City of Astoria

*	Historic Preservation League of Oregon

*	Pacific Power

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/> 

Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

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