[OMS_MANAGERS] speakers for OMS conference

Thu May 2 11:11:12 PDT 2019

I second Wesleys comments – we’re in search of hard numbers and good talking points when trying to get a BID/EID up and running. Covering the pros/cons/differences between the two would also be beneficial.

From a parking standpoint – an expert on permitting strategies, metrics to look at for when to start charging, and current technologies to assist in all of the above.

Sarah Lu Heath
Executive Director
Astoria Downtown Historic District Association
No.1-12th Street, Suite 114
PO Box 261
Astoria, OR 97103
503.791.7940
www.AstoriaDowntown.com<http://www.astoriadowntown.com/>

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of Wesley Murack
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:00 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] speakers for OMS conference

I would like to see actual data that pertains to the benefits we see from improving downtown parking, beautification, and blight. Specific data that shows increases in property value or tax revenue for upper story residences, sales or visitors numbers that we can quote when we are trying to gain local support.

Even local data that shows sales potential after the hours of 6pm that we could show local retail shops to start staying open later.

Best,
Wesley Murack
Pendleton Downtown Association

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>> On Behalf Of Sierra Lauder
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 4:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] speakers for OMS conference

We definitely would love the BID/EID conversation too.

I also want to say I love panel formats. It would be awesome to have panels on the parking discussion and maybe the public art program? I like how that format allows for multiple experiences to learn from.

Sierra Lauder

Director of Events and Downtown Development
Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce
Office: (503) 842-7525
Cell: (503) 354-4400

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>> On Behalf Of Kendall Bell
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 4:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] speakers for OMS conference

Here are a couple of topics that will be coming up in our community in the next year or so that would be good to learn more about:
Two way streets vs. One way  ( I would love to hear about freight delivery management and effects on small businesses in this situation)
Best Parking Management Practices for smaller towns ( 10,000-40,000 or so)  Including downtown residential parking.
Downtown VRBO opportunities/success
Implementing a public art initiative
How to deal with blight and out of town property owners
Effective EID/BID/LID programs
Increasing walkability in a downtown

I am sure some of these have been covered in recent conferences, but it seems that you can never hear enough about it.
Thank you, Kendall
Klamath Falls

On May 1, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kate Schwarzler <kate at indycommons.com<mailto:kate at indycommons.com>> wrote:

Hi Sheri,

I’d love to do a session!  I also teach at WOU, and am always looking for ways to do workshops etc.  I’m happy to chat about ideas for topics.  Off-hand, there seems to be a never-ending need for anything related to marketing.  I also think it’s really helpful to hear about programs communities/businesses can get connected to, like Travel Oregon etc.

Kate

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>> on behalf of STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
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Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] speakers for OMS conference

Hi all,

If there are any speakers or session topics you would like us to consider for the Oregon Main Street conference please let us know. We are starting to work on the schedule so now is a great time to let us know your great ideas….or to offer to do a session as well!

Cheers,
Sheri & Katie

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