[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

Thu Jun 5 11:38:44 PDT 2025

  1.  OMS Updates: MoM, Board Institute webinar, Excellence on Main
  2.  Main Street America Updates: MSA Accredited & Affiliate, Sneak Peek
  3.  Resources: SHPO webinar, AARP Livable Communities
  4.  Grant Opportunities: T-Mobile, Roundhouse
  5.  In Case You Missed It: MSA Policy Agenda, BOOMS tracker, Healthy Main Street, 2025 GAMSA Winners
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1.       OMS Updates

  *   Reminder Summer Schedule for MOM Meetings | New Link!<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1> Passcode: 760959
Summertime Mornings on Main calls move to bimonthly occurrences rather than each week. We will host these on the first and third Thursdays of each month with two exceptions: June 19th (State Holiday; no call); July 17th (Statewide Network Meeting; no call). This link will be active and available through September 4th, 2025. After September 4th, we will switch back to weekly meetings. If you lose this link it can be found in the Google Calendar widget on the Main Street Manager’s Portal.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsnetworkportal.aspx>
  *   Board Institute 101 | June 26, 8:30 – 10:00 am | Registration<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sq3DehHXROeSfUtaLwgBDg>
              OMS Board Institute is for board members who are new to Main Street or current board members who would like a refresher! Our next virtual workshop is June 18, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. In this session, we cover:

·       Overview of the nationally recognized Main Street Approach™,

·       Introduction to the Oregon Main Street Network, and

·       Grounding in the legal duties of board members and typical roles and responsibilities.

Registration is required After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

  *   Excellence on Main nominations closing soon -  Deadline June 20th 11:59PM | Submit Now!<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Excellence%20on%20Main%20Award%20Guidelines%20(2025).pdf>
Thinking about nominating a person, project, or place for an Excellence On Main Award?  You have a month from today to submit awards nominations.

2.       Main Street America Updates

  *   Congratulations to our Oregon Main Street Network communities that received Accredited and Affiliate recognition from Main Street America. Main Street America recognizes two tiers of national designation — Affiliate and Accredited. These designations are a powerful advocacy tool, signaling to local stakeholders, as well as city, state, and national funders, that a Main Street program has an established position within a nationwide movement with a 45-year proven track record of generating impressive economic returns, building local capacity, creating welcoming and inviting communities, and creating lasting impact.
     *   Main Street America Accredited:
        *   Astoria Downtown Historic District Association
        *   Albany Downtown Association
        *   Greater Bandon Association
        *   Beaverton Downtown Association
        *   Klamath Falls Downtown Association
        *   La Grande Main Street Downtown
        *   Downtown Oregon City Association
        *   Historic Willamette Main Street
     *   Main Street America Affiliate:
        *   Baker City Downtown
        *   Coos Bay Downtown Association
        *   Dallas Downtown Association
        *   Downtown Estacada Commission
        *   Hillsboro Downtown Partnership
        *   McMinnville Downtown Association
        *   Downtown Medford Association
        *   Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance
        *   North Bend Main Street
        *   Pendleton Downtown Association
        *   Port Orford Main Street
        *   Tigard Downtown Alliance
  *   Sneak Peek: The future of Main Street learning is almost here - the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) is evolving to become the Main Street America Academy. What’s coming soon:
     *   A New Point-Based Certification Pathway : Advance toward the refreshed Main Street Revitalization Professional (MSARP) credential with a tiered certification journey that honors both what you know and what you do.
     *   Role-Based Learning Journeys: The Academy offers curated learning experiences designed to meet you where you are and support your unique contributions. We’re launching our inaugural Local Main Street Leader journey this summer, with additional role-specific pathways coming soon!
     *   Learn Your Way: Explore self-paced modules, sign up for webinars, join live, instructor-led courses, and learn about upcoming in-person workshops — all designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.
     *   Custom Built Learning Experience: Say goodbye to clunky logins and disconnected platforms. The new Main Street America Academy is powered by a custom-designed learning management system built exclusively for Main Street professionals. The best part? It lives right on the Main Street America website.

3.       Resources

  *   SHPO Webinar: Maintaining Historic Landscape Character July 15, 1:30 to 3 | Register<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iyJPxaeyQWCJgTgyTl2Ukg&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0_G-Xa_WWxd5ITlmCDPHJP>
Often, landscapes and the curated grounds surrounding a structure are equally as significant and contribute to the historic integrity of the site. Join Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist to explore maintaining these landscape features, hardscaping, and grounds that support and contribute to historical context.

Previously recorded webinars addressing common preservation topics are available on-demand here:

Saving & Maintaining Historic Windows<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEYnm86sUKs>

Understand the Secretary of Interior Standards<https://youtu.be/UwvQ6p06VeM>

  *   The AARP Livable Communities initiative supports the efforts of local leaders and community members to make their neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas great places for people of all ages by providing safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. Check out this handout<https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/tool-kits-resources/Covers/aarp-livable-communities-resources-publications-021625.pdf> as a quick primer on some of the available tools and resources.
  *   How to Use AARP.org/Livable<https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/about/how-to-use-aarp-org-livable/?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2006103-2160101-9322548-NA-06042025-LivableCommunities-1-howto-CTA-ALL-Community-&encparam=WEQXZk0Q6CjtGSDxs%2b2usfap5v2wUjUKHSZK3wnY%2fZQ%3d> - the AARP Livable Communities website contains a mix of best practices, research, ideas, slideshows, interviews, how-to's, publications and information about replicable livability efforts throughout the nation.
4.  Grants

  *   T-Mobile Hometown Grants Application Open Through June 30
Through T-Mobile Hometown Grants<https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=7504ece07f&e=1ecbf825ba>, towns with a population of 50,000 or less can get up to $50,000 to bring your community project ideas to life. The current grant cycle is now open until Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.  T-Mobile is investing $25 million in 500 rural towns over five years to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. Since the program’s launch in 2021, T-Mobile has distributed $16 million to 375 communities across 48 states, with applications accepted on a quarterly basis through 2026. Learn more ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=0090322a1d&e=1ecbf825ba>
  *   Roundhouse Rural Heritage Technical Assistance Grant | Access Link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/TAPDGrantsFlyer_Heritage.pdf>
Roundhouse Foundation<https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/> awards up to $5000 for opportunities that “strengthen the skills, talents and capacity of partners in the nonprofit sector.” Funds available until Nov 2025.

Possible projects might include:

Conference attendance or training.

Development of organizational plans for succession, fundraising, or goal setting.

Purchase of specialized equipment or software, specific to the mission.

5. In Case You Missed It

  *   Main Street America’s Policy Agenda

Main Street America’s Government Relations team is proud to release our first-ever Policy Agenda<https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=e7314e56ea&e=1ecbf825ba>, a landmark document outlining policy issues and recommendations at the local, state, and federal levels that impact Main Street communities. The agenda can be used by local Main Street Programs and Coordinating Programs as well as local, state, and federal government leaders to support the needs of Main Street communities. Learn more ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=28c5ce0347&e=1ecbf825ba>

  *   Insights, Reflections, and What's Next with the BOOMS Tracker
One year ago, we launched our property inventory tool: the Building Opportunities on Main Street (BOOMS) Tracker. Since then, we have learned a lot, made some much-needed updates, and started planning for the next phase of the platform. Senior Director of Research Michael Powe, Ph.D., and Manager of Research Emi Morita dive into the data collected so far, explore the lessons we have learned, and share exciting updates for what you can expect in the next year of the tool. Read here ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=e064f7d800&e=1ecbf825ba>

  *   Connecting, Innovating, and Sustaining a Healthy Main Street Movement
Associate Manager of Content and Communications Marta Olmos shares key takeaways from six sessions at the 2025 Main Street Now conference. If you couldn't join us in Philly this year or wish you had time to experience more of the jam-packed agenda, check out these summaries to learn about building trust, utilizing visitor data, building a grant program, and more! Read here ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=22a9391d79&e=1ecbf825ba>

  *   Announcing the 2025 Great American Main Street Award Winners!
Main Street America is proud to recognize Denison Main Street (Denison, Texas), Jefferson Matters (Jefferson, Iowa), and Raton MainStreet (Raton, New Mexico), as the 2025 Great American Main Street Award winners. This prestigious award is the nation’s top honor recognizing communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Read here ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=a89a1a1828&e=1ecbf825ba>

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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
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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