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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;margin-bottom:.75pt'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hey, Sheri!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Attached is the final schedule for our YOUR TOWN meetings, October 12-14<sup>th</sup>. Wish you could join us, as it’s a dynamic line-up. And we’ve got folks from Powers, Port Orford, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Bandon and more attending…a great regional effort. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks for all of your help, Sheri. Hope to see you soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Sandra Messerle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone: 541-266-9753<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fax: 541-267-2753<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cell: 541-297-1220<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Email: <a href="mailto:sandy@scdcinc.org">sandy@scdcinc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=144 height=117 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01CC87F6.C1227FF0" alt="Description: cid:image001.png@01CC1ECE.3175ED10"></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sheri Stuart<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:00 AM<br><b>To:</b> oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br><b>Subject:</b> [OMS_MANAGERS] Transforming Downtown Application<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times","serif";font-variant:small-caps'>Oregon Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;page-break-after:avoid'><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times","serif"'>Official Notice<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times","serif"'>Accepting Applications into Oregon Main Street's “Transforming Downtown” Level</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Oregon Main Street is now accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its “Transforming Downtown” designation level. Transforming Downtown is for communities who are committed to downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach® but need technical assistance to take them to the next level. The Oregon Main Street Network also includes “Performing Main Street” and “Exploring Downtown” levels of participation. Currently, there are 75 communities participating in the Network.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Successful applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their traditional business district. Services vary from community to community, but generally include work plan and committee development along with specialized training and networking opportunities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Transforming Downtown level applications are available by calling Sheri Stuart at 503.986.0679 or email at <a href="mailto:sheri.stuart@state.or.us">sheri.stuart@state.or.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Visit <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a> for more information on the Oregon Main Street Network, including eligibility and designation criteria for all three levels of assistance. Transforming Downtown level applications must be received by December 5, 2011. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>The effort is modeled on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide to recapture business interest and vitality in downtown areas. This approach emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: <b><i>organization</i> </b>helps everyone work towards the same goals and maximizes involvement of public and private leaders within the community; <b><i>promotion</i></b> brings people back downtown by helping to attract visitors, shoppers, and investors; <b><i>design</i></b> enhances a district’s appearance and pedestrian amenities while preserving its historic features; and <b><i>economic restructuring</i> </b>stimulates business development and helps strengthen the district’s economic base.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Oregon Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>725 Summer St., Suite C<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>503.986.0679<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/">http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>**CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE**<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This e-mail may contain information that is privileged or confidential. 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