[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Daily Roundup

Tue Mar 31 08:18:07 PDT 2020

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Attached is a list of the resource information we have been sharing recently. New to the list:

  *   The Oregon Small Business Development Center has created a guide for navigating a business crisis<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tiBLxiTqIVSweFctDM4S78JuhrrBw6_l>.
  *   The Oregon Community Foundation has two new active funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation’s website has information on the Oregon Small Business Stabilization Fund<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-small-business-stabilization-fund/> and the Oregon Community Recovery Fund<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-community-recovery-grants/>.
  *   The Oregon Community Foundation has two new active funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation’s website has information on the Oregon Small Business Stabilization Fund<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-small-business-stabilization-fund/> and the Oregon Community Recovery Fund<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-community-recovery-grants/>.
  *   The Oregon Farmers Market Association has released guidance around famers markets<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Av-pCNosDEE-XXmDMg9-wJSeO7EMjGPo>, many of which remain open around the state as essential businesses.

And a reminder of the E-commerce webinar this morning:

Topic: Oregon Main Street: Creating or Enhancing Your Online Presence
Time: Mar 31, 2020 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 216 787 643

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Stephen Hodges
Managing Director

Mobile: 503-490-2384

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On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 3:21 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>> wrote:
Yes – Tuesday is fine. At 8:30? And, we can go w/zoom if you don’t mind setting it up. If you give me the call-in info, I can share over our network this afternoon . And, slides would be good with plenty of time for Q&A. Thanks for the description & bio. Awesome!

From: Stephen Hodges <stephen at bosonhub.com<mailto:stephen at bosonhub.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:17 PM
To: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: websites for local businesses

Sheri - I use zoom but I can be flexible, not an issue there. Tuesday is preferable. Would it be best to prepare slides or go Q/A style?

Session Description:
COVID-19 has forced many businesses to create or enhance their online presence to keep their businesses going. Today we will talk about some basic online tools that are helpful to many small businesses including webpages, social media, SEO, paid ads, and much more. Bring you current business situations to the meeting if you are open to sharing your challenges and potential solutions to others!

Your speaker:
Stephen Hodges is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned educator. His current venture, BosonHub Digital Development, was founded in late 2012 as the "go-to team" for online marketing, and has grown to serve clients around the world. He is also an instructor of business at Oregon State University and adjunct faculty of computer science at Treasure Valley Community College, and the secretary of a non-profit called Nerds Abroad. In his free time, Stephen enjoys mentoring, auto racing, and spending time with family.

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Does this work?

Stephen Hodges
Managing Director

Mobile: 503-490-2384

[http://bosonhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/logo-1.png]

<http://goog_36879433>
http://bosonhub.com

On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 12:51 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>> wrote:
Sure thing! Which day would work better? Wednesday or Thursday at 8:30 am? Do you have anything you use for a brief session description and bio? Also, we have gotomeeting or gotowebinar accounts. Would you like to use that or do you have a preference for another platform that you use?

From: Stephen Hodges <stephen at bosonhub.com<mailto:stephen at bosonhub.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:42 PM
To: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: websites for local businesses

Hi Sheri - no fee needed, I would be glad to support. I have classes that start at 10am each MW and 11am each TR, and 9am F. Could we be done before those times?

S

Stephen Hodges
Managing Director

Mobile: 503-490-2384

[http://bosonhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/logo-1.png]

<http://goog_36879433>
http://bosonhub.com

On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 8:52 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>> wrote:
Hi Stephen,

Just wanted to circle back to see what day/time will work best for you for the webinar.

Thanks, Sheri

From: Stephen Hodges <stephen at bosonhub.com<mailto:stephen at bosonhub.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:54 PM
To: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: websites for local businesses

Hi Sheri - next week is fine. I also teach at OSU so we just need to schedule around my classes. Would this be a morning or evening event?

Stephen Hodges
Managing Director

Mobile: 503-490-2384

[http://bosonhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/logo-1.png]

<http://goog_36879433>
http://bosonhub.com

On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 1:39 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>> wrote:
Hi Stephen – it would be great to do something sooner than later. Would next week be too soon for you? We have 90 communities in our Network that we would invite but the focus would be on training geared directly to local businesses….which we would ask them to invite….Sheri

From: Stephen Hodges <stephen at bosonhub.com<mailto:stephen at bosonhub.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:26 PM
To: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Cc: Kate Schwarzler <kate at indycommons.com<mailto:kate at indycommons.com>>
Subject: Re: websites for local businesses

Hi Sheri - I would love to host / present if you wish. Do you have a date for this seminar?

Thanks for the shout, Kate!

Stephen Hodges
Managing Director

Mobile: 503-490-2384

[http://bosonhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/logo-1.png]

<http://goog_36879433>
http://bosonhub.com

On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 12:43 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>> wrote:
Kate - Thanks for making the e-introduction!

Stephen – we are looking at hosting a webinar on how small, main street businesses can 1) develop a website presence, and 2) generate on-line sales with practical, direct “here’s what to do” info. Is this something that you might be interested in doing or can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks, Sheri

From: Kate Schwarzler <kate at indycommons.com<mailto:kate at indycommons.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:35 PM
To: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Cc: stephen at bosonhub.com<mailto:stephen at bosonhub.com>
Subject: Re: websites for local businesses

Hi Sheri,

I’d like to make a virtual introduction to Stephen Hodges, cc’d.  He’s been involved at Indy Commons on several projects, and we recently talked about this topic during a chat last week.

Stephen, Sheri is the fearless leader of the Oregon Main Street program and is on the front lines of helping our communities and small businesses during this difficult time.

If I can help in any way, please let me know!

Kate

From: STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>>
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:46 AM
To: Kate Schwarzler <kate at indycommons.com<mailto:kate at indycommons.com>>
Subject: websites for local businesses

Hi Kate – do you know of anyone who can do a webinar on developing a website for local businesses and then develop online sales? Sarah Lu asked about that on the phone this morning and we reached out to see if this is something we can put together.  Thanks, Sheri
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