[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

Wed Oct 14 13:58:18 PDT 2020

Grant Opportunity

  *   AmericaWalks Community Challenge Grant Click Here<https://americawalks.org/community-change-grants/>- Apply for a $1,500 grant that can be used for an innovative and inclusive community program or project related to creating healthy, active and engaged places to live, work and play.
  *   National Main Street Center is set to announce opening the next round of HeartBeat of Main Street grants on October 21 - stay tuned.

State Guidance

  *   OHA has released tips<https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/OHA-provides-tips-for-a-safe-(but-still-spooky-and-fun)-Halloween.aspx> for Halloween activities. The event you described may fall between high and moderate risk activities if social distancing and mask wearing  can not be assured- some contact with out of household members is involved in the activity too.

High, Medium Risk Activities: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Halloween-Social-Cards.aspx

Fun Events

  *   Restore Oregon's DeMuro Awards @ Home<https://restoreoregon.org/2020-demuro-awards-home/> celebration is Thursday, OCTOBER 22nd @ 5pm.  They're doing a scaled down virtual celebration of Oregon's best preservation projects and fundraiser. You'll need to register <https://restoreoregon.tofinoauctions.com/2020demuroawards/homepages/show> in advance for the online event, which will last about 45 minutes.  It'll be a great way to end your day, pour a glass of your favorite beverage, and focus on something positive.

Webinars/Trainings: Reinventing Rural Sessions Geared to Small Businesses

  *   Tech Tuesdays -Every Tuesday at Noon you can join Entrepreneur in Residence Bret Carpenter and ask your technology questions. This is a perfect weekly forum to get your questions answered and connect with resources to help you to leverage technology to drive your business success. Click Here to Register<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcu-sqzIqGNDjlSWqPTvpjHsfn8MuZaCo?_x_zm_rtaid=rDUFvo71QQ2_J_VKCD3EJQ.1602539153361.ca4178bb930d2607f4b7c89e43a3c273&_x_zm_rhtaid=985>

  *   Design in Canva - Every Thursday at noon, Allison Lamplugh, creative director for Lamplight Creatives, will be in the room every Thursday at Noon to help navigate questions you have about Canva. She will also offer advice on how you can enhance your designs to capture people's attention.This meeting is designed for people who currently use Canva. In these 1-hour lunch time sessions, you are invited to bring your current Canva project and show it to Allison for advice or guidance on how to complete your design. This learning session is open to everyone who joins, so please keep in mind we want everyone to be able to ask questions and learn how to better use Canva together. Click Here to Register<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtde2prjwrHNLwEsssxy3I9F3YydSQg3Uc?_x_zm_rtaid=uBu0Z6yRSuC4e34ahuvDSQ.1600733049729.070cea35a48bed5bcc372c173c9cfcdb&_x_zm_rhtaid=364>

Interesting Reads/Examples:

  *   Small businesses around America are living through an entirely different economic fallout than large public corporations. While household names like Home Depot and Target bounce back, and Wall Street stocks rebound, those positive indicators do not reflect what's happening on Main Street. The V-shaped recovery many hoped for is not what we're getting, at least not everywhere. Small business owners are recouping at a slower rate as consumer spending across the country is unsteady. To read more, click on The small business view from Main Street<http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/PamplinContractPublishingSpecialSections/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=PMGSS%2F2020%2F09%2F19&entity=Ar02000&sk=DAA26981&mode=text>
  *   DC's Streatery Winter Ready Grant Program Click Here <https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business> for info on the program and Click Here<https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/09/22/5-ways-dc-bars-and-restaurants-are-prepping-for-fall-winter-outdoor-dining/> to read an article about the program - thanks to Mary Bosch for sharing!
  *   Small Business Proclamation adopted by City of Myrtle Creek - example of designating shop local month see attached photo.

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) | Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk: (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
www.oregonmainstreet.org
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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