[OMS_MANAGERS] Updates from Oregon Main Street

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

This message is being distributed over the Oregon Main Street Listserv. All responses will also be over the listserv.

List of Contents:

1.      Oregon Main Street Now Accepting Applications for the Transforming DT and Performing Main Street Levels

2.      Annual Reporting (Affiliate & Exploring Downtown levels)

3.      Quarterly Reporting (Performing Main Street & Transforming Downtown levels)

4.      Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Workshop Registration


1.      Transforming Downtown and Performing Main Street level Applications:  Oregon Main Street is accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its Performing 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 OMS "Tier System Network."  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 www.oregon.gov and click on the main street page for more information on the Tier System, including eligibility and designation criteria for all three levels of assistance. Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown applications are available by email at sheri.stuart at oregon.gov or by calling 503.986.0679. Completed applications must be received by March 3, 2017.



2.      Affiliate/Exploring Downtown level annual reporting: annual reports for Affiliate and Exploring Downtown level communities were due on December 31, 2016. Please submit this report ASAP if you have not done so already - copies of the forms are attached.



3.      Performing Main Street/Transforming Downtown level quarterly reports: 4th Quarter reports from Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown communities are due on January 10th, 2017.



4.      Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Workshop: Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the OMS Revitalization Grant Workshop in Cottage Grove, January 31st, 8 a.m. to noon, Cottage Grove Armory. Applications will open in mid-January.

For Exploring Downtown & Affiliate Level Communities, please register for the workshop using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-main-street-revitalization-grant-workshop-tickets-30764923715<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-main-street-revitalization-grant-workshop-tickets-30764923715?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text>

For Performing Main Street & Transforming Downtown Level Communities, we will be combining the Quarterly Network meeting with the Grant Workshop. We will have the Network meeting on January 30th 1 to 5 p.m., followed by the workshop on January 31st, 8 a.m. to noon, Cottage Grove Armory. Please register for the OMS Network Meeting and the Workshop using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-main-street-network-meeting-grant-workshop-tickets-30764572665

Hotel Information:
A room block has been reserved at the Village Green Resort
Address: 725 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone: (541) 942-2491
Standard Room Rate: $55.20+ Tax; Deluxe Room Rate: $71.20+ Tax
You will need to reference the group "Oregon Main Street" to get the room and block rate.
Should anyone have special room requests or complications please contact the front Desk manager directly at 541-767-4009.


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