[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round up

Wed May 26 08:56:26 PDT 2021

  1.  Lessons learned from the Rural Opportunity Initiative program FW: Discover Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building in Rural Oregon Click Here to Read the Lessons<https://rdiinc.org/rural-entrepreneurship-lessons-learned/>

RDI is pleased to share lessons learned from the Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) program, a two-year program modeled on the Business Oregon program of the same name, to support rural entrepreneur ecosystem building in six communities in Oregon. Led by Rural Development Initiatives (RDI) in partnership with Foundry Collective and Kelley Nonprofit Consulting, the program provides funding and support for communities to design and build locally driven entrepreneur ecosystems.

The nine lessons learned through the initiative include big picture perspectives, needs of entrepreneurs, and systems building. We recognize the critical role that small business entrepreneurs play in the vitality of rural communities, and we hope these lessons can contribute to more robust and vibrant rural entrepreneurship, and ultimately contribute to greater rural vitality. As we consider these lessons, we hear a call to action to move forward to support the entrepreneurs at the heart of rural communities, and we invite you to join us. As part of next steps, you are invited to join us for Rural Forward, a virtual event on June 3 that includes a session focused on building on these lessons learned. Click here to learn more and to register<https://rdiinc.org/rural-forward/>

  1.  Sustainable Northwest and Energy Trust of Oregon are hosting a free Resilience Planning for Local Governments workshop from 9:30am-12:30pm on Friday, June 4th. This workshop will connect city and county staff with funding, resources, and organizations to help with the planning and implementation necessary to make your community more resilient and prepare for future disasters.
Who should attend? Oregon city, county, and/or special district staff, as well as community-based organizations that support emergency management, economic development, planning, hazard mitigation planning, sustainability, or energy conservation, are encouraged to attend.
What will be covered? This workshop will share information about funding available for projects to support community resilience and identify the next steps to integrate collaborative resilience planning into the planning processes for capacity and resource-strapped communities.
Register Here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sustainablenorthwest.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=47e1ca305994bb19337e6e152&id=176550c263&e=e1342d80a5__;!!C5qS4YX3!QWE8fgkrDundz45XAlxYca4ksfrwA0RcQoqR_ATC1qkFAGo4hCprksywIHBZnDP6$> for the event.
  2.  Small Business Relief Fund Portal Opens Today: Business Oregon has just released an assistance program for small businesses impacted by COVID19. In short, the state has $28mn available to help with commercial rent and operational costs for businesses with under 100 employees. The program is geared toward restaurants, recreational and entertainment, personal services, to name a few. Applications will be accessible at the following link starting May 26<https://www.oregon4biz.com/Coronavirus-Information/CRR/?utm_term=Rent%20Relief%20Program&utm_campaign=News%20Release%20%2F%2F%2F%20Grant%20Fund%20Launches%20to%20Help%20Small%20Businesses%20Cover%20Costs&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-News%20Release%20%2F%2F%2F%20Grant%20Fund%20Launches%20to%20Help%20Small%20Businesses%20Cover%20Costs-_-Rent%20Relief%20Program>. Should folks have any questions, please reach out directly or call the Small Business Navigator Hotline at 833-604-0880
  3.  Explaining HIPAA: No, it doesn't ban questions about your vaccination status: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/hipaa-vaccine-covid-privacy-violation/2021/05/22/f5f145ec-b9ad-11eb-a6b1-81296da0339b_story.html
  4.  New Report on Local Delivery Services by Kennedy Smith, Institute for Self Reliance: https://ilsr.org/report-specialdelivery/
  5.  Reedsport Main Street Launches Job Board: https://mailchi.mp/ff08358d61b2/reedsport-community-job-board?e=092b79a5d1
  6.  Wheeling (WV) "Show of Hands" Community Fundraiser: https://wheelingheritage.org/show-of-hands/
  7.  Good Reads:

  *   Coronavirus infections drop below 30,000 daily in continuing sign of recovery; Experts debate how to track the pandemic's next stage: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/coronavirus-infections-fall-us-/2021/05/21/0dfabc7e-b9ac-11eb-96b9-e949d5397de9_story.html
  *   The brief<https://ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ILSR_SmallBusinessRelief-1.pdf> provides a deep analysis of the many programs that have helped independent businesses during the pandemic.https://ilsr.org/policy-brief-small-business-relief-programs/
  *   Formula Business Restrictions: https://ilsr.org/rule/formula-business-restrictions/
  *   Building Resilient Rural Places: https://www.brookings.edu/multi-chapter-report/building-resilient-rural-places-strategies-from-local-leaders-to-strengthen-rural-assets-diversity-and-dynamism/
  *   Communicating with Elected Officials: https://www.mainstreet.org/viewdocument/part-3-communicating-with-elected
  *   Irv Henderson Main Street Fund: https://ntcic.com/resources/main-street-fund/
  *   Building Resilient Rural Places: https://www.brookings.edu/multi-chapter-report/building-resilient-rural-places-strategies-from-local-leaders-to-strengthen-rural-assets-diversity-and-dynamism/
  *   Value of Main Street Organizations: https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2020/12/01/new-research-from-brookings-and-the-national-main
  *   How Communities Attract, Grow, Retain Jobs: https://communitybuilders.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PlaceValue_11lowresa.pdf

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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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