[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

Tue Jun 21 16:06:59 PDT 2022

Workshops/Trainings
*     Building Our Civic Muscles Begins 7/27: As part of the Rural Civic Engagement Project, RDI is offering a 3-part webinar series for rural Pacific Northwest community members interested in learning how to better connect to local government. Learn More & Register Today<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001uj_1CkgLGPSEyUSHoWhcf8Pk1OEvG2SA6wR3rgrG2C46uc0fCuNoAuBkLnSJrfMXsb4Ydqc6nmDUJ3wXjVMaohfZ4qdd_NfnsHvxPOlXJkCVigefSAi40y1yoZp8Eyd_VXPInTzow-wZTrNJFHTkFs1qcHI2hSRIhobBY5CBvA2lKL2Zph0whA%3D%3D%26c%3DVg99pp5zCIGe1Ekm18i30KwABo6YR8c883ZtZemBj1Arvn3Ml0QK6A%3D%3D%26ch%3D45E45o0XR_tLPrueHa2gX8RV02VFmcM9idtZpLiH7-ejUyq1DfJSJw%3D%3D&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cf628ff0fe02340f1603008da53c38aa6%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637914396564457302%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=He%2F9%2Bi%2B7%2BlKbw6yBkn0wQk%2FSEA3ldZc8jFgHoGsUo6A%3D&reserved=0>

*     OMS Board Institute, July 26 or July 28: Joining a Main Street Board is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in your community. You are joining a Network of passionate individuals who care deeply about their communities here in Oregon and across the country. To help you get started, Oregon Main Street has prepared a short course to introduce you to the nationally recognized Main Street Approach(tm), the Oregon Main Street Network, and an overview of board roles and responsibilities. This session is great for new board members or for current board members who would like a refresher.

We are offering the Board Institute in multiple timeslots to make it as convenient as possible. Registration is required - please select the time that works best for you. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tuesday, July 26, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-qspzMjGdFyXm5kBzTVmdvW4DRbcGSx

Thursday, July 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvd-6vqzIqG9STCN5ptHdtmawYgebiul3f

*     The Association for Preservation Technology in cooperation with Main Street America presents...Decoding Building Code Challenges, August 2, 3, 4 2022 - virtual. Registration web link: https://tinyurl.com/58fybxzt (see attached flyer)
There are thousands of designated and informal Main Streets in America's smaller towns and urban neighborhoods. These districts are often composed of smaller, one- to three-story masonry or woodframe buildings with retail shops or offices on the first floor and opportunities for residential units above. Far too often, the entire building or upper stories are vacant or underutilized, hampering reinvigoration of neighborhoods. Owners wanting to rehabilitate these buildings are commonly stymied by the high cost of building upgrades forced upon them "to meet modern building codes." These demands become economic barriers to investment and burdens to owners. The code barrier has become a reality in many communities, particularly for the upper stories, where vacancy rates can exceed 50%. This workshop will provide a detailed examination of the building stock on Main Street to explore its typical building features and connect these characteristics to compliance paths within the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). The team of experts for this workshop will break down issues related to fire safety, accessibility and energy conservation and explore more financially viable alternatives to make buildings safer and meet codes.

13.5 hours worth of AIA, RCEP,  ICC and AICP credits have been applied for.

Fees:
*    $175 - APT and Main Street members
*    $295 - Non-members
*    $175 - Government Rate
*    $75 - Student
If you have 10 or more registrants, please contact administration at apti.org<mailto:administration at apti.org> for a 15% discount.

Grants

  *   Apply by 7/28: Need dollars to plan for streets, sidewalks, or other landscape projects to improve your rural Oregon community? Submit a proposal for a Transportation and Growth Management Planning Grant. Learn More<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001uj_1CkgLGPSEyUSHoWhcf8Pk1OEvG2SA6wR3rgrG2C46uc0fCuNoAqx_ABN1n3GYnUzFG1PELTE2WSeF1E7UrRn-TaypNizP18jl2VtAmACj9vBztAojpvznnvKSnDnGOrpNVlF7EWfP0_cgfaJ_h8YEHwxWC2_cVyhVU8pg2p3cHnNNrFbr0wRRW7dj4BpRWNoQFK-X1Wo%3D%26c%3DVg99pp5zCIGe1Ekm18i30KwABo6YR8c883ZtZemBj1Arvn3Ml0QK6A%3D%3D%26ch%3D45E45o0XR_tLPrueHa2gX8RV02VFmcM9idtZpLiH7-ejUyq1DfJSJw%3D%3D&data=05%7C01%7CSheri.STUART%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cd17673497d2348d9db5308da53c0bd74%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637914384545363343%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cUc2cH2kEghj4WAK0mEBcXHP1Cx%2B55dDZTe5RaehmZw%3D&reserved=0>

  *   Locable's 2022 Community Grant Program is now open to small communities and local businesses and nonprofits. They are giving away websites, software programs, and even their full $3700 Community-Wide Initiative Launch Program<https://www.locable.com/community-wide-initiatives-community-event-offers-jobs-and-volunteer-opportunities-database/>. This is a special program to help you simplify your marketing and become more effective plus you'll be able to consolidate the number of tools you use and eliminate some soul-crushing activities. Click Here<https://www.locable.com/locable-community-grant-program/> to apply by July 1, 2022.

  *   T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program

Calling all small towns with populations fewer than 50,000! The next round of the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program<https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=0c5c972d7c&e=46de4353c6> is open now through June 30, 2022. Brought to you in partnership with Main Street America and Smart Growth America, the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities!

Towns with 50,000 people or less can apply for a grant of up to $50K to fund projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your community. For example, you could implement tech upgrades at your library, refresh a local park, or break ground on a new place where neighbors can connect. Applications due by June 30. Learn more about the T-Mobile Grant and apply ><https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>

  *   Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards

Bring free outdoor concerts to your community! Applications are now open for the 2023-2025 Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards to activate underused public spaces and build community through free, live music. This exciting grant opportunity is open to U.S.-based nonprofits serving small to mid-sized towns and cities with populations up to 250,000 people. Grant recipients receive three-year matching grants of $30K per year, for a total grant award of $90K, to present 10 free concerts ensuring access to the arts and creating joyous, inclusive community destinations. Applications are due June 30, 2022. Learn more about the Levitt Awards ><https://levitt.org/applications-now-open-for-the-levitt-amp-your-city-grant-awards/>

  *   Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program

The Orton Foundation is inviting resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to apply for $10,000 in startup funding to implement the Community Heart & Soul model. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more about Community Heart & Soul ><https://www.communityheartandsoul.org/seed-grants/>

In Case You Missed It

  *   Select Books: Get the tools you need to help make a difference in your community with Select Books from The Ford Family Foundation. They provide these resources at no charge to residents of Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif. Keep them, share them. The only requirement is providing TFFF with your review on the publication ordered. Some of the many titles include:
     *   Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America By James Fallows, Deborah Fallows: "Our Towns" chronicles the authors' five-year journey across the United States in a small plane. The husband-wife team visits dozens of towns to explore the challenges facing the communities - from economic hardships to the scourge of... 417 pages. (c)2018. | Available formats: Book, Kindle eBook
     *   Bookkeeping Basics: What Every Nonprofit Bookkeeper Needs to Know by Debra L. Ruegg, et al. Written in plain English, this book provides easy instructions and forms to meet bookkeeping requirements. 113 pages. (c)2006. | Available formats: Book, Kindle eBook
     *   Local Dollars, Local Sense by Michael Shuman: Michael Shuman explains how moving your money from Wall Street to Main Street is a sound business decision -- not just for the investor, but for the future and vitality of our communities. 249 pages. (c)2012. | Available formats: Book, Kindle eBook
     *   Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals by Tori O'Neal-McElrath: This hands-on, user-friendly workbook guides the user through the basic grantwriting process. It is modeled on creating proposals for program funding and can be adapated easily for general support and other proposals. The book... 128 pages. (c)2019. | Available formats: Book, Kindle eBook

  *   Construya y mejore la presencia de su negocio online

Main Street America, in partnership with GoDaddy, is proud to announce that our Main Street Online Tool<https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=e1250e6472&e=46de4353c6> is now available in Spanish! This dynamic tool, originally launched in the spring of 2021, guides small business owners through an assessment of their unique e-commerce needs and provides actionable steps to implement an effective online strategy. Developed for both new and mature businesses, the tool is free and accessible to all small business owners. We encourage you to download this English/Spanish marketing kit<https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=99b2b807fe&e=46de4353c6> to spread the word with your small businesses! Learn more about the tool here ><https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2022/05/05/construya-y-mejore-la-presencia-de-su-negocio-onli?CommunityKey=c40a84d1-46b2-465c-985c-c08ed69081ab>

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