[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

Thu Jul 11 12:57:34 PDT 2024

Dallas and OMS featured on OPB's Think Out Loud program this week.
Episode Description: The downtown district in Dallas, Oregon was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Dallas has also worked with Oregon Main Street, a program that helps cities across the state with revitalization efforts in their communities. We learn more about the work Dallas and other cities have been doing from Brian Dalton, a former Dallas mayor and Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street coordinator. Click Here<https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/opb/think-out-loud/how-historic-dallas-high-6f5015> to listen to the recording.
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National Observances

  *   Independent Retailer Month - did you know July is Independent Retailer Month? It's a great time to celebrate all the locally owned businesses that contribute to vitality of your district. Click here<https://www.indieretailermonth.com/resources> to lean more.
  *   Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Jul. 26) - July 26, 2022, is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law requiring equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The ADA has paved the way to removing barriers and providing access to people with disabilities.
  *   National Intern Day (Jul. 29)
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Grant Opportunities

  *   Accepting Applications: T-Mobile Hometown Grants - The application for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant is open now through September 30, 2024. This five-year initiative awards 25 grants per quarter to small towns and rural communities with populations less than 50,000. The McMinnville Downtown Association is a current recipient and has started their alleyway mural project.  Learn more ><https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>

Meet the latest T-Mobile Grantees here ><https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/t-mobile-announces-next-25-hometown-grant-winners>

  *   Department of Transportation Grants Webinar - Want to learn more about the Safe Streets and Roads for All program or the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program? Join Main Street America, representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Main Street representatives that have been awarded grants to discuss the programs on July 16 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. You can access the webinar invite here ><https://savingplaces-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S016ITFCRkq2C9dgIuqaUw>
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Conference Opportunities
If you looking for learning experiences this fall, both Washington Main Street and California Main Street have conferences in communities close to the Oregon border (Walla Wall, WA; and Eureka, CA, respectively). And, Washington is offering a 25% discounted rate for Oregon attendees. See below for more info about each conference.
Washington Main Street PLACES conference
We're excited to be partnering with Washington Main Street on their statewide conference this year, October 16-18 in Walla Walla. Oregon Main Streets are invited to attend this year's PLACES conference using a special 25% discount. To receive your discount, you can simply select "Oregon Main Street" as your Attendee Type, enter the name of your Main Street, and your discount will automatically be applied - no need for a promo code! Note: This discount does not include any add-ons (Main Street Building Blocks, mobile tours, or Excellence on Main).  See attached flyer for more info.
Learn more and register today at: www.preservewa.org/conference<http://www.preservewa.org/conference>
About the conference: Hosted in Walla Walla on October 16-18, this year's conference will explore how we can redefine our metrics of success to prioritize social impact, community engagement, and inclusivity, and how we can all have more fun along the way as we learn, think, discover, and play. The conference format includes:
*             Engaging panels and speakers
*             Interactive workshops
*             Mobile tours featuring inspiring projects throughout Walla Walla and beyond
*             Networking opportunities with peers and partners
Be sure to register for your favorite mobile tours, check out the new Main Street Building Blocks workshop, and add a ticket for Washington Main Street's Excellence on Main celebration when you go to order your registration!
Registration is now open for the 2024 California Main Street Conference, September 16-18 in Eureka, CA - Learn more and register ><https://www.californiamainstreet.org/conference-2024>

The annual CAMS Conference is an opportunity for all those involved in California commercial district revitalization to learn best practices, key trends, and economic development strategies to support small businesses and communities in a changing economy. Our host for this conference is Eureka Main Street<https://www.eurekaca.gov/798/Eureka-Main-Street>, an accredited Main Street since 1992. Located on Humboldt Bay and nestled in the redwoods of California's North Coas<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Coast,_California>t,<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Coast,_California> Eureka is rich in history, stunning natural beauty, and home to a vibrant cultural scene. Much of this charming city's original 19th century commercial core has been preserved in its Old Town historic district, featuring boardwalk-lined streets and beautifully preserved Victorian buildings housing shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Eureka is also home to a state-designated Cultural District with over 130 colorful murals adorning buildings throughout the city, a monthly First Saturday Arts Alive event and thriving local arts and culture scene.

The CAMS 2024 Conference is sponsored by Main Street America<https://www.mainstreet.org/home>, Square<https://squareup.com/>, California Office of Historic Preservation<https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/>, Visit California, <https://www.visitcalifornia.com/> National Trust for Historic Preservation,<https://savingplaces.org/> Eureka Main Street,<https://www.eurekaca.gov/798/Eureka-Main-Street> City of Eureka<https://www.eurekaca.gov/>, and Civitas Advisors<https://civitasadvisors.com/> with support from Small Business Majority<https://smallbusinessmajority.org/> and Switchfoot Creative<https://www.linkedin.com/company/switchfoot-creative/about/>. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. Download our sponsor prospectus<https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LLRkbf-pnd-N39InJSPOan7I6FkZByh/view> to learn more.

Registration rates increase on August 1st. CAMS Members receive two complimentary conference registrations as part of membership<https://www.californiamainstreet.org/become-a-member>.

Learn more and register for the conference ><https://www.californiamainstreet.org/conference-2024>

We look forward to welcoming you up to Eureka to experience the beauty and history of the Redwood Coast.

Questions? Email camscommunications at mainstreet.org<mailto:camscommunications at mainstreet.org>

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Interesting Reads
Independent Sector Releases the Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report
The following is a message from Jim White, Executive Director of Nonprofit Association of Oregon, with his highlights on this report. This message can be found here: https://nonprofitoregon.org/nao-update-june-24-2024/
" We are excited to share that Independent Sector<https://independentsector.org/> - the national membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers, nonprofits, foundations, and corporations working to strengthen civil society - just released their 2024 Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report<https://independentsector.org/resource/trust-in-civil-society/>.
We at NAO agree with IS that trust is what makes it possible for nonprofits to partner with local communities to do the hard work of systemic change. Our trusted voices as advocates for our missions help drive policy change. Our trusted status makes us an essential partner to government and industry. Trust is vital in the recruitment of volunteers and in the nonprofit sector's work to bridge differences in a divided America. That is why this report is so vital. It helps nonprofit leaders spot trends and better understand what issues they need to plan for, as well as remind us of that valuable currency of trust that we've "banked" with the communities we serve.
I had the opportunity to receive an advance copy of the report and so I wanted to draw your attention to a few vital pieces of information that I found incredibly compelling:

  *   Trust in nonprofits is higher than any other institution in society; higher than government (local, state, or federal), higher than media, and higher than business (small or large). Only a scant 12% of the population reported low trust in nonprofits.
  *   Trust in philanthropy remains lower than trust in nonprofits, and trust in private foundations and high-net-worth individuals remains much lower than in 2020.
  *   Specifically, trust continued to remain high in human services, animals and wildlife, health, and youth development nonprofits, with human service nonprofits charting a whopping 66% "high trust" rating.
These are just a few choice data points from the report. I encourage you to go to the Independent Sector website and download the full report<https://independentsector.org/resource/trust-in-civil-society/>. It is both a re-confirmation of the value communities have in nonprofits and provides some excellent ideas for our collective future work.
NAO is working to bring Dr. Akilah Watkins, the CEO and President of Independent Sector, to Oregon for a "listening tour" in September. Stay tuned for more on that soon!" https://nonprofitoregon.org/nao-update-june-24-2024/

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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