[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | October 29, 2025

[AMABILE Cam * OPRD]

Hello Main Streeters!

Enjoy this week’s picks for the OMS Round-Up! There are several ‘Last Chance’ items in this Round-Up you don’t want to miss, and a few important reminders as we come to the close of the year in terms of reporting and calendaring into 2026.

What’s inside:

  *   OMS Updates: MSA Small Business Survey, Connected Communities Annual Report, 2026 OMS Annual Calendar
  *   Funding Opportunities: AARP Community Challenge
  *   Learning Opportunties: Historic Additions Webinar, Multi-Generational Downtowns
  *   Tools & Tricks: Inclusive Steering Committee Checklist, Board Agenda Check-up
OMS Updates:
Last Chance to Contribute! MSA 2025 Small Business Survey | Closes Tomorrow (10/30) | Access Link<This%20survey%20is%20intended%20for%20owners%20of%20small%20businesses%20who%20do%20or%20could%20potentially%20benefit%20from%20Main%20Street%20programming. It%20is%20anonymous%20and%20the%20results%20will%20only%20be%20shared%20anonymously%20and%20as%20summary%20statistics. Your%20feedback%20will%20help%20to%20inform%20Main%20Street%20America's%20offerings%20with%20the%20goal%20of%20providing%20better%20support%20to%20you%20and%20your%20business.>
This survey is intended for owners of small businesses who do or could potentially benefit from Main Street programming. It is anonymous and the results will only be shared anonymously and as summary statistics. Your feedback will help to inform Main Street America's offerings with the goal of providing better support to you and your business.

Connected Communities Annual Report Opens Nov 1 | Access Link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsnetworkportal.aspx>
If you are a connected community, please remember that you have from Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2025 to complete your annual report. It should not take longer than 20 minutes, but is required for your continued participation in Oregon Main Street for the 2026 calendar year. As always, you can find this information under the Required Reports tab on the Main Street Manager’s Portal, linked above.

Annual Calendar to Be Released Next Week!
The OMS Annual calendar for 2026 dates will be released the first week of November, 2025. Please remember that we release this early so that organizations can begin planning and delegating attendance responsibilities among their ED, board members, committee members, and volunteers. Add the dates to your organization’s calendar and personal calendar – keep it up on the wall, and ensure you track when all your requirements are due!

Funding Opportunities:
AARP Community Challenge Grants Upcoming (January 2026) | Access Link<https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/coming-soon-aarp-community-challenge.html?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2006103-2245502-9710132-NA-10292025-LivableCommunities-f3-challenge-CTA-ALL-Community-&encparam=ETn%2b5BhSuJsooZogjFm2UhHdmdTUXvw46ooCk9YEm%2fw%3d>
AARP's annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Applications due in March of 2026.

Learning Opportunities:
Last Chance to Register! Additions to Historic Buildings Webinar | Registration Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6h3CP5_QR2rYp0_kYhBDg>
Have you ever looked at an older structure and thought, well that piece doesn't quite fit? There are some serious dos and don'ts when it comes to adding on to historic structures to both match character and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Join Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist to discuss best-practices for adding on to your historic home or building.

Main Spotlight: How to Create A Multi-Generational Downtown | Access Link<https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/main-spotlight-how-to-create-a-multi-generational-downtown-community?utm_campaign=14701666-Main%20Spotlight&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-85RmAAwb9jT1F4JRBjXVaS-Rkf5sXv73Mqt-Yol6HkTGy7JdQMu5mVAu7P-tNOqN7PExN8qc_zy5CbQlycnc-rI4cv3FtD1TzRGLQMlCr1piFhM-k&_hsmi=386438554&utm_content=386438554&utm_source=hs_email>
“Main Streets are for everyone, no matter what age.” Check out this feature from Main Street America that talks about how to be inclusive and bridge gaps across generations in your communities.

Tools & Tricks:
Tool: Checklist for Building an Inclusive Steering Community | Access Link<https://wiseeconomy.substack.com/p/checklist-for-building-an-inclusive?utm_source=substack&publication_id=271438&post_id=176885944&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=fhe4t&triedRedirect=true>
Have you ever thought that your committees weren’t diverse enough in experience, age, demographics, or inclusive enough of other representative groups in your community? Check out this checklist from Della Rucker to see how you can intentionally expand this group.

End of Year Clean Up – Board Agendas | Access Link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB36_BoardAgendas2.pdf>
The winter months after the holidays are a great time to take stock of what your organization has established in the way of policies, procedures, guidelines, processes, and practices. One evergreen topic is what to include on Board Agendas throughout the year to ensure nothing gets missed. Check out this Heritage Bulletin to be sure your agendas for next year are in tip-top shape.

Cheers,
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Cam Amabile, CIT & CIG<https://www.interpnet.com/NAI/interp/Certification/Certification/nai/_certification/Certification_Program_Page.aspx?hkey=238a449c-b3c6-4a93-9ebb-ebaeaef7e29a> (she, her, hers) |  Technical Resources Coordinator
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