[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: Main Street Weekly: Year-End Fundraising Tips

Mon Dec 8 17:30:17 PST 2014

We can say "we knew you when...."!
You're such a great example of "Main Street"!  Well done!

Kelly

Kelly Haverkate
Dayton Community Development Association

On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 8:17 AM, STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov
> wrote:

>  Congrats to Joan for 25+ years on Main Street – see mention in last
> week’s edition of the National Main Street Center’s *Main Street Weekly*!
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> *From:* Rachel Bowdon [mailto:RBowdon at savingplaces.org]
> *Sent:* Friday, December 05, 2014 3:40 PM
> *To:* Rachel Bowdon
> *Subject:* Main Street Weekly: Year-End Fundraising Tips
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> *December 5, 2014*
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> It’s not too late to make a request for businesses or individuals to
> support downtown efforts, especially if it will help fill a year-end
> shortfall or support upcoming projects. Planning in advance is best, but
> with social media, a campaign could be initiated before 2015 is rung in. In
> this week’s feature article, Senior Program Officer and Director of
> Coordinating Program Services Kathy LaPlante outlines the fundraising
> campaigns of two Main Street communities in Maine and highlights best
> practices and tips that every Main Street can take away from their efforts. Read
> Kathy's article here
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=zZketmasP4fnqUzz_0ivbA> and
> start planning your year-end fundraising campaign today!
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> *Registration is Now Open!*
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> [image: AtlantaButton_12.14.14.png]We are gearing up and getting ready to
> make sure the 2015 National Main Streets Conference in Atlanta is an
> unforgettable one! The conference website is now live and available for
> viewing at www.nationalmainstreetsconference.com
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=I3OqmyIB0qyqzJrWGcQijg>. On
> our new conference website you will find links to registration, information
> regarding mobile tours and venues, tentative itineraries, and information
> regarding sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. As more information on
> the educational sessions is released, the website will be revised to
> reflect the updates in schedule and course curriculum. Register now!
>  <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=cP1xAID48m4KhPBc2QQ6Vg>
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>    - Support the Conference: Be a Sponsor
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=e62xBBVgD3eaw3YfX1TbOg>
>    - Reach Your Customers: Be an Exhibitor
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=cdmMJNVpyNmGEurARvSsrA>
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> *Holiday Insurance Tip*
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> [image: holiday-insurance-tip.png]It’s that time of year for many Main
> Street organizations to host holiday parties and it’s important to have the
> proper liability coverage if alcohol is being served. The best way your
> organization can reduce the liability exposure is to have Liquor Liability
> coverage. Another option would be to have a local restaurant or bar provide
> the alcohol and servers, since they are required by law to carry the
> insurance.  If you are using volunteers, only have those with experience in
> serving alcohol, or who’ve attended an alcohol service training class, be
> the servers for the event. Having the right coverage will keep your mind at
> ease and in the festive spirit!  For more tips like this or more
> information about insurance, contact National Trust Insurance Services,
> 866-269-0944 or visit their website at: www.nationaltrust-insurance.org.
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=hS2XiAmZ-wtjiyyU9cUwNA>
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> *Celebrating Main Street Leaders*
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> [image: JoanWessell.png]*Meet Joan Wessell – the Executive Director of
> Downtown Corvallis Association in Oregon. *Joan became involved in
> downtown revitalization in 1984 shortly after moving from Corvallis to Coos
> Bay, Oregon. She served as Coos Bay Downtown Director from 1984-1987 when
> she went back to school. Four years after completing her masters’ degree,
> Joan applied for the Downtown Corvallis Association leadership role and was
> hired on the spot. Joan will celebrate her 22nd anniversary as executive
> director of the Downtown Corvallis Association this year. Her community
> recently celebrated “Joan Wessell Day” in recognition of her many
> accomplishments to make Corvallis a more livable community. Learn more
> about Joan's 25 years on Main Street.
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=ndtLll4fhDldKT0FZj_CqA>
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> *In the summer edition of Main Street Now, we interviewed Joan and 12
> other Main Street directors who have led local Main Street programs for 25
> years or more. Read the article here.
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=qNxUufkeX_forkelfhqLlQ>*
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> *Small Business Saturday a Huge Success! *
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> *[image: shopsmall2.jpg]*
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> A report
> <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=W6klf6qGq-nh1w05fBOomA> from
> the the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American
> Express revealed that 88 million consumers “shopped small” on November 29,
> up 14.9 percent from just a year ago. Additionally, a reported $14.3
> billion was spent with independent retailers and restaurants on the day –
> an increase of 2.1 percent from $14 billion in 2013. Thanks to everyone for
> supporting indie retailers on Main Street!
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> *Photos (left to right): Shoppers had a great day in Mt. Vernon, Iowa;
> Diana Orris Kenney, Executive Director of Downtown Crystal Lake/Main
> Street, and Carolyn Dellutri, NMSC Senior Director of Programs and
> Services, shopped small in Crystal Lake, Ill.; NMSC President and CEO
> shopped at Fig & Feather in Kent, Wash.*
>
> *Around the National Main Street Network*
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>    - *Fairmont, W.V. *Main Street Fairmont received $85,000 in grant
>    money from the Benedum Foundation for a project that's meant to get the
>    community involved in revitalizing downtown. It's called the IF Project -
>    Invest, Impact, Invent Fairmont - and if it's successful it could be used
>    as a model for revitalization across Appalachia. Learn more.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=30GIFR4jbJHQsolfu-eH5A>
>    - *Waynesville, N.C. *A historic movie marquee crowns Waynesville’s
>    Main Street once more. Check it out.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=vR7sReo5pKKDCGEHKTf21Q>
>    - *Cartersville, Ga. *The downtown business district of Cartersville
>    has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places! Learn
>    more.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=f4av1BDzjlVSd1UEvTvXpQ>
>    - *Beautiful Small Towns. *Several Main Street communities are on the
>    list of the “Most Beautiful Small Towns in America.” Beaufort, SC is #1!
>    Check out the complete list here.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=xPs1BwiQJOjSUBSx-bfRdg>
>    - *New Mexico. *PNM contributed $105,000 to MainStreet renovation,
>    beautification and economic development projects around the state. Learn
>    more.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=WjQEqRkD1IUBoTz_1DFSnA>
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> *Word on the Web*
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>    - *Art Cures Construction Headaches. *Is a construction project coming
>    to your Main Street? Here's how
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=_R9IzLOateGyB_GPdHoCuA> art
>    can help make the experience enjoyable.
>    - *Choose Your Own Adventure. *The Active Fiction project allows
>    people to “Choose Your Own Adventure” in Vancouver’s Main Street area. The
>    stories are hidden in public spaces for readers to discover as they walk
>    through the story. Learn more about this innovative project here.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=hL2tOy0DeFmgA1OvZpAYTQ>
>    - *Shop Local Infographic. *Get the facts on the advantages of
>    shopping local for the holidays with this infographic.
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=EI--agcy_HqISLKhqJJRXw>
>    - *Adaptive Reuse. *Abandoned malls and big box stores litter the
>    landscape – check out how
>    <http://my.preservationnation.org/site/R?i=WGp_XGDVSe_FdcXAmy72mA>several
>    cities are reinventing these eyesores.
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>    - Executive Director, Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA),
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