[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up: OMS conference updates, MoM schedule, Oregon by the Numbers, Grant workshop, Shop Small Update

Tue Sep 26 13:22:47 PDT 2023

[Registration Open]<https://cvent.me/nwO5Ev>

Oregon Main Street Conference - Main Idea: Succession planning and building leaders should be on the minds of all current nonprofit leadership. Thinking through how to do this effectively and how to make the time for this important work can be a challenge. Enter Oregon Main Street Conference Main Idea Session speaker Steve Patty, Ph.D. With his decades of experience in leadership development, he knows that developing people is every leader's greatest privilege, most profound joy, and most sober responsibility. Developing people often gets buried by the urgent and relegated to the optional.  A secondary workshop session will focus on "Getting to What Matters:  How to Evaluate and Communicate Your Impact." Register today: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsconference.aspx

Other Conference Updates:

  *   If you have a copy of Mary Mean's book, Main Street's Comeback: And How It Can Come Back Again (we gave out copies with conference registration last year), please feel free to bring it to the conference. Mary will be available to sign your copy after the Opening Keynote.
  *   AICP credit now available on selected sessions - https://www.planning.org/events/eventmulti/9277270/.  The event ID is #9277270
  *   The Grand Hotel in Salem is offering discounted room rates: They are offering their Deluxe King rooms at the special rate of $179 each night before tax, with the rates tiering up from there depending on the style. Included with the stay is complimentary hot buffet breakfast, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi. Click Here<https://us01.l.antigena.com/l/ZcBAywskWWi2XB_9DBFFiywWqqGkdAPvtgs_gntCFAjAM0-mEIhxkVnKjRQA7-snm4sScw0jzEGqFy_PX-gOJ5nrwo5T71_GLgHJB1982ogzq-DPqI80I0vKDkoGG~Eeqv1WONiX_pnL_pC6sZSWnJVomLSAxT~1yrGpDbPY6-eqadpMkzdEMPcEUKZEOfG2_jhfFFVnrXtmdORq~7uXVBKOcijJUaVSq2of> to the direct booking page to book rooms at the discounted rates.

Mornings on Main Schedule: We will start our weekly Mornings on Main schedule beginning on October 12, 9:30 a.m. Zoom links are updated on the calendar on our website, https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/OMSNetworkPortal.aspx

OMS Board Institute: We have two remaining sessions of the introductory Board Institute for new board members or for current board members who would like a refresher. In this session, we cover:

  *   the nationally recognized Main Street Approach(tm),
  *   the Oregon Main Street Network, and
  *   an overview of board roles and responsibilities.
Registration is required After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting:

  *   October 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (new date):

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-mtqDoqHNAFATUdpyiqvYXweQ4cTvJ_

  *   November 16, 8:00 to 10:00 am: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodeigpjspEtdyRPMPKbh2Da1v7tLmzeYb

Business Oregon Opens Grant Program to Support Rural Communities: Last week, Business Oregon announced a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for the 2023-2025 Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) Grant Program. ROI is an investment in the vision and proficiency of rural communities and aligns with Business Oregon's strategic plan to grow local businesses, cultivate rural economic stability, and champion opportunities for underrepresented Oregonians. The Oregon Legislature has allocated $2 million to the ROI Grant Program for the current biennium. Small businesses and entrepreneurs drive rural economies and are a major source of growth opportunity. In addition to supporting entrepreneurship and small business growth, ROI's emphasis on cultivating a healthy ecosystem helps build resiliency and makes businesses more likely to survive a crisis by having access to a full complement of resources. By focusing on ecosystem development, ROI helps entrepreneurs thrive in the good times and recover after disruptions. This RFGA will close on October 27, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. An evaluation committee comprised of internal and external stakeholders will review applications and make funding recommendations with Notices of Intent to Award expected by December 15, 2023.
For more information on Business Oregon's ROI Grant Program, visit https://www.oregon.gov/biz/<https://t.e2ma.net/click/tuqism/pfwl1njd/9et69gd>.

Oregon by the Numbers: The Ford Family Foundation's newly released 2023 Oregon by the Numbers provides data for decision-makers including rural and urban comparisons when available. This year's Data Highlight focuses on defining rural with a takeaway that the concept of rural is complex and constantly changing. Explore Oregon by the Numbers 2023 Edition<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NlA8pFOTVYd6fFDJPKVMW--G8tjwXTK0eVjPYhKxawwBrynupVOUueUdqxv2zSHhHpokSsGuBF59-Ra3GE1Xr2PR_UoCJMfuw-3T-UN4yxxjxuo2bJJ0p8dhy9WegFjfXKapq1BHVsE5mtfbavWj2RE-gVeu0Ngz&c=n4rrCvWOFc1xJjymnwKt2H7Xaw6W5IsLtknwFoTJ4U7E86L3MWdKVA==&ch=yS4fpyiUBu2mQa5cHrK3sqjOf0INI5onfkftjRHap3SLj_WxbSrwlw==>

Get Your Organization Funding-Ready: RDI and Kelley Nonprofit Consulting are partnering to provide Ready, Set, Grant!, a five-session grant-writing and fund preparedness training with content targeted to small, rural nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking to improve your organization's ability to find and sustain funding, this training will help with basic concepts and provide a roadmap to funding success. A limited number of organizations will be eligible to receive one-on-one coaching from Kelley Nonprofit Consulting. Ready, Set, Grant! will be held on Thursdays beginning September 28. Register Here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-set-grant-getting-your-organization-funding-ready-fall-2023-registration-685964326767?aff=oddtdtcreator>
For more information visit the registration page<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/omsconference.aspx>.

Save the Date - Shop Small Neighborhood Champion Opens in Early October: For 14 years, the Shop Small(r) movement has helped rally communities around the businesses they love. The Main Street America network has been a proud supporter since the beginning, starting with the launch of Small Business Saturday in 2010. MSA is honored to once again team up with American Express to help rally communities to support their local businesses, culminating with Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. The application opens in early October and will remain open until mid-November, or until all the spaces are filled. Complimentary merchandise kits will begin within the first week of the application opening, so MSA recommends signing up as early as possible to receive your kit with plenty of time to get prepared before Small Business Saturday on November 25th this year.
As in past years, all Main Street America members have been pre-qualified to serve as Neighborhood Champions on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited so claim your spot before applications close. All you need to do is fill out a brief Neighborhood Champion application and indicate you were referred by the Main Street America network*. You can read more about the Neighborhood Champion program on the American Express website.<https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/09/25/save-the-date-small-business-saturday-neighborhood>

Thanks to our Oregon Main Street Conference sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors:
[Business Oregon - Platinum]<https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx>[Pacific Power - Platinum]<http://www.pacificpower.net/>

Gold Sponsors:
[Tokola Logo]<https://tokolaproperties.com/>[Unbridled Strategies Logo]<https://unbridledstrategiespnw.com/>
[WOU Academic_PrimLF_CLR (2)]            [TGM - Gold] <https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/tgm/pages/index.aspx>

And, a special thank you to our conference co-hosts: The City of Independence and the Independence Downtown Association!
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