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<DIV>1. The <STRONG>website</STRONG> address for information about Oregon Main Street has changed. We can now be found at:</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A></DIV>
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<DIV>We've updated our "tier" information, including our handbook and info sheet on services. We have also just added the handouts and presentations from the Oregon Main Street conference. Coming soon are one-page "Success Story" info sheets featuring award-winning projects and just plain good ideas from around the state. Overtime, we plan on adding sample documents and other frequently requested material.</DIV>
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<DIV>2. "<STRONG>Diamonds in the Rough" grant program</STRONG>. We sent out information yesterday on a brand new grant opportunity through the State Historic Preservation Office to restore or reconstruct heavily altered building facades, with the emphasis in historic downtown districts. There is a short deadline...January 27, 2012...so don't miss out on this opportunity! Visit <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> for application forms. For additional info or discuss specific projects, contact Kuri Gill, Grants and Outreach Coordinator, at 503.986.0685 or <A href="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A>.</DIV>
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<DIV>3. "<STRONG>Field Guide to Local Preservationists</STRONG>: Who They Are, What They Do, and How to Win Their Support" - Attached please find a new publication by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This is an really interesting read and might be of use to you</DIV>
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<DIV>The Trust "conducted extensive research into who else out there is passionate about preservation, who understands its power and its importance in our society, and who can join the movement to increase our visibility and strengthen our voice. This research indicated there are several segments of people with varying degrees of preservation participation. There is one new group in particular that is critical to the future of preservation—roughly 15 million people across the country who are regularly engaged in multiple preservation related activities (volunteered, attended a town meeting, signed a petition, etc.), yet may not consider themselves preservationists. They are an untapped, incredible resource.<BR>We are calling them “Local Preservationists.â€"</DIV>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
<DIV><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></DIV>
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