[OMS_MANAGERS] NPS Tax Incentive Webinar/Main Street Meet-ups Scheduled/Applications for Performing MS & Transforming DT level now open

Thu Jul 9 16:23:31 PDT 2015

1.       PARK SERVICE TO HOST HISTORIC TAX INCENTIVES WEBINAR
The National Park Service will host a webinar titled Historic Tax Credits 101: An Introduction to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., July 23. The Federal Historic Tax Credit serves as an important incentive for the preservation and rehabilitation of commercial and rental residential historic buildings. It is one of the Federal government's most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. The results of the program are evident throughout the country through the return of vacant and underused buildings to productive use. The 90-minute webinar will review the basics of the Federal Historic Tax Credit and attendees will learn about the application process, building and expenditure qualifications, and more. To learn more about the tax incentive program visit the National Park Service's Technical Preservation Services online<http://www.nps.gov/tps/tax-incentives.htm>. To register for the webinar, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4091755924157208322. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

2.      MAIN STREET MEET-UPS: Just a reminder to sign up for the Oregon Main Street Meet-up nearest to you if you haven't done so already. Please feel free to share with area communities or local media. We really hope to stimulate a regional downtown dialogue! The Main Street "Meet-Ups" are for communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network or who are interested in learning a little more about downtown revitalization. Attendance at the "meet-up" will help meet your participation requirement to maintain status in the Oregon Main Street Network if you are a Performing Main Street, Transforming Downtown, Exploring Downtown, or Affiliate level community. The purpose of the regional network meetings are to:

  *   Meet fellow community members working on downtown revitalization efforts in your area
  *   Encourage conversation between communities
  *   Share information on project successes
  *   Identify challenges and opportunities affecting local downtown revitalization efforts
  *   Give feedback to Oregon Main Street on ways we can be of assistance to communities

The "Main Street Meet-ups" will be 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a downtown walking tour at 3 - 4 p.m. in each of the host communities. The dates/location/registration link for each of the Main Street Meet-ups are (Please register at the location for the Meet Up you want to attend - feel free to share this email with those you think might be interested in attending):

July 21: Bandon
Location: Bandon Community Center
Local Host: Harv Schubothe, Executive Director, Greater Bandon Association
Register at Eventbrite:  is https://eventbrite.com/event/17444954328/<https://eventbrite.com/event/17444954328/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>

July 28: La Grande
Location: Upper Room, Marketplace, 1101 Washington
Local Host: Saira Siddiqui, Executive Director, La Grande Main Street Downtown Association
Register at Eventbrite:  https://eventbrite.com/event/17445187024/<https://eventbrite.com/event/17445187024/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>

August 18: Cottage Grove
Location: Historic Dr. Snapp House, 360 S River Rd
Local Host: Shauna Neigh, Executive Director, Cottage Gove Main Street
Register at Eventbrite: https://eventbrite.com/event/17445279300/<https://eventbrite.com/event/17445279300/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>

August 25: Newberg
Location: TBD
Local Host: Mike Ragsdale, Executive Director, Newberg Downtown Coalition
Register for this location at Eventbrite:  https://eventbrite.com/event/17445314405/<https://eventbrite.com/event/17445314405/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>

3.       APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE PERFORMING MAIN STREET & TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN LEVELS OF OREGON MAIN STREET NETWORK:
Just a reminder that Oregon Main Street is now accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its Main Street(r) and Transforming Downtown designation levels. Organizations at these levels receive access to the highest level of services and support available through the program's "Tier System Network."  The network also includes Affiliate and Exploring Downtown levels of participation.  Successful applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their traditional business district. Services vary from community to community, but generally include work plan and committee development along with specialized training and networking opportunities.
Visit http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/SHPO/Pages/mainstreet.aspx   for more information on the Tier System, including eligibility and designation criteria for all levels of assistance. Main Street and Transforming Downtown level applications are available on the website or by email at sheri.stuart at oregon.gov. Completed applications must be received by August 11, 2015.
The Oregon Main Street Program is modeled on the National Main Street Approach(r), which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide. It emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: organization helps everyone work toward 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 district's appearance and pedestrian amenities while preserving its historic features; and economic vitality stimulates business development and helps strengthen the district's economic base.
Participating Performing Main Street(r) designation level communities currently include Albany, Astoria, Corvallis, McMinnville, Oregon City, and Roseburg. Transforming Downtown level communities include Baker City, Bandon, Canby, Carlton, Coos Bay, Cottage Grove, Dayton, Estacada, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Milton-Freewater, Newberg, Oakridge, Port Orford, Sherwood, Springfield, The Dalles, and Tillamook.
Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and is a designated coordinating program member of the National Main Street Center. Oregon Main Street provides assistance to all communities whether they are just beginning to explore options for their downtown or are seeking recognition as an accredited Main Street(r) town.

Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
Oregon Main Street

NOTE: My email address has changed!
503-986-0679
Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, OR 97301
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