[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

[Elisa Joy Payne]

In regards to the resource list:

One of our previous interns had worked on a project to do this for the
state when he was at U of O. Here are the links.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/802940aca0b547638e9d45c400af4d88
https://uo-online.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=c71f8bdb6bfa4bfc9b6742622f724cd5

And another not so updated list on the Oregon Small Business website.
https://www.oregon.gov/smallbusiness/Pages/business-resources.aspx

Hopefully this will save folks some time.


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On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 2:33 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <
Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:

> *Communication Opportunities w/Main Street America*
>
> *Black Business Month*
>
> In recognition of Black Business Month this August, Main Street America is
> seeking Black Business Owners whose businesses are located within Main
> Street districts who would be willing to film short video tours of their
> businesses that will be shared on social media. If you know a business
> owner who is interested in participating, please have them contact
> molmos at savingplaces.org.
>
>
>
> *National Farmers Market Week*
>
> Farmers Markets are excellent community building events – and they can be
> strong revenue sources for Main Street programs. Does your Main Street run
> a farmers’ market? Has it generated significant revenue for your program?
> Has it engaged your community in a new or exciting way? Is it unique in the
> way it is run, the producers it features, or in other ways? If so, Main
> Street America would love to hear from you! August 7-13 is National Farmers
> Market Week, and in recognition, MSA will be interviewing and highlighting
> Main Street directors who have used farmers markets in unique and
> interesting ways to support their programs and engage their communities. If
> you are interested in being featured, please email molmos at savingplaces.org with
> a few sentences explaining how your program uses farmers markets.
>
>
>
> *Resources*
>
> *Business Service Providers*: Attached is the list Jamie Johnk with the
> City of Woodburn mentioned on our Mornings on Main call this week that they
> are putting together of organizations who provide business support
> services. While focused on Marion County, it also includes entities and
> agencies that work statewide.
>
>
>
> *Venture Forward by Go Daddy Microbusiness Data Hub* Venture Forward by
> GoDaddy is a research initiative that quantifies the impact of over 20
> million online microbusinesses on their local economies. Their goal is to
> provide the public with a unique view into the attitudes, demographics,
> struggles and needs of entrepreneurs. Click here
> <https://www.godaddy.com/ventureforward/> to access the website.
>
>
>
> *Grant Opportunities*
>
> National Trust for Historic Preservation has several grant opportunities
> throughout the year. One of the programs, the National Trust Preservation
> Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by
> supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for
> preservation projects. These grants help stimulate public discussion,
> enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for preservation
> projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and
> encourage financial participation by the private sector. A small grant at
> the right time can go a long way and is often the catalyst that inspires a
> community to take action on a preservation project. Grants generally start
> at $2,500 and range up to $5,000.  There are three deadlines per year in
> February, June, and October. Click here
> <https://savingplaces.org/grants#.Ys3l6d9lDcs> to learn more about this
> and other grant programs.
>
>
>
> *In Case You Missed It*
>
> *CDC: Mask-wearing indoors, on public transportation recommended in Oregon
> counties:  *People in 24 Oregon counties — including the county around
> Portland — and 15 counties in Washington state should resume mask-wearing
> indoors in public and on public transportation, according to
> recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and
> Prevention. Click here
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2022%2F07%2F06%2Fcdc-indoor-public-trasnportation-mask-wearing-recommended-in-oregon-washington-counties%2F65367953007%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EOGyhC%2BY%2BO7uveTKVkZ7pYGLfFlGd6nx6yf6XZkX%2FK8%3D&reserved=0>
> for more info.
>
>
>
> *Making local economies prosperous and resilient: The case for a modern
> Economic Development Administration: *This report
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brookings.edu%2Fresearch%2Fmaking-local-economies-prosperous-and-resilient-the-case-for-a-modern-economic-development-administration%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S12rVbkNlqiLo%2BO2jMr0iMKfkbjlCiT36WqW4BHffmU%3D&reserved=0>
> from @BrookingsInst on the reauthorization of the EDA makes a strong case
> for the Main Street Movement. The future must be built around inclusive
> growth, robust entrepreneurial ecosystems, and increase quality of life.
>
> *New study shows streets are safer with public art: *Can art make streets
> safer? As part of Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fasphaltart.bloomberg.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8UHr2Agk1ZVB95T1ZnMbkZFo92NHmeVT9GefzEhw8bk%3D&reserved=0>,
> a new study found that city streets became considerably safer for
> pedestrians after incorporating art into roadway redesigns. This blog post
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.org%2Fblog%2Fnew-study-shows-streets-are-safer-with-asphalt-art%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BeK99cFGZvJPXDekZd%2Fj%2BJRm4rgoKtwjP2RBGhaoe3o%3D&reserved=0>
> shares the findings of this study.
>
> *Advancing Active Living Through Adaptive Reuse: *This blog post
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planning.org%2Fblog%2F9219445%2Fadvancing-active-living-through-adaptive-reuse%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LprevsMnydIZtnbqWkq6nUapDgeq9na6hM4cmFI%2F8q0%3D&reserved=0>
> from @APA_Planning gives a great overview of approaches to community-driven
> adaptive reuse! It is part of the Everyday Destinations series, which
> focuses on increasing physical activity in small and rural communities
> through everyday destinations.
>
>
>
> *Where did all the public benches go?:* This article
> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F983657%2Fwhere-did-all-of-the-public-benches-go&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C9844d39fc610432e902a08da602dbf00%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637928046844341575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6hT2XnnwY8RRgLxbZUSiaWt4xu5RRYpD%2BPcwPBugF2A%3D&reserved=0>
> discusses the importance of public gathering spaces but at the same time
> how many cities are seeing a decrease in public benches.
>
>
>
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