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<p class="MsoNormal"><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""> jsrockne@gmail.com [mailto:jsrockne@gmail.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Rockne<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 20, 2015 8:36 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> sheri.stuart@state.or.us<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Timely Opportunity for OR Communities to Boost Pro-Local Business Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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I thought you may appreciate knowing about this opportunity -- I invite you to forward it to anyone you think may be interested. We are happy to answer any questions!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Light a Spark in Your Community This Spring!<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">Are you seeking to launch or build the impact of a "buy local" campaign or initiatives to help local independent businesses thrive?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">We are excited to announce a great opportunity for communities in Oregon to host AMIBA presentations and workshops at a
<em><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">greatly</span></em> reduced cost during the week of April 16-22. Thanks to generous underwriting from American Express OPEN and a planned event, we're able to offer these workshops at about
<em><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">half</span></em> the normal cost.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">These workshops play a key role in building the most effective "buy local" campaigns, Independent Business Alliances and pro-local policy initiatives in more than
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/clients" target="_blank"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">95 communities</span></a>. You can review presentation and workshop topics
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/topics" target="_blank"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">here</span></a> or see an outline of our
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/presentations-outline" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">most popular offering</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">The just-published 2015 Survey of Independent Businesses demonstrates just how much well-run “buy local” initiatives can boost sales can be (see graph/link).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">Our trainings provide inspiration and direct organizing help for both new and well-established groups to deliver results like those shown. One workshop can save you months of time
and energy, as well as yielding a net increase in your funding. AMIBA's most-requested speaker, co-founder
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/about/people/#milchen" target="_blank"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">Jeff Milchen</span></a>, will be leading these workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">AMIBA also provides
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/topics" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">several other trainings and services</span></strong></a> to help your local businesses
and neighborhoods prosper, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">▪ Consumer surveys and analysis;<br>
▪ In-depth board trainings to enhance the cohesiveness, accountability and effectiveness of your directors;<br>
▪ Site and business assessments to help your businesses and commercial districts make a better impression;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">Normal event costs are $3000+ travel expenses for one-day trainings, with additional days at reduced rates. Additional days often are used to get a neutral assessment and recommended
improvements for local business performance and local infrastructure (ask for an example).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">Opportunities to Dramatically Reduce Costs</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">1. Since travel days often comprise a large part of the event cost, you'll save $1000 or more by scheduling events on planned
tours in your region (hence, this announcement!). <a href="http://www.amiba.net/about/contact" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">Contact us</span></a> with specific dates for a precise quote.
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2. Underwriting from American Express OPEN will lower costs by <em><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">at least</span></em> $600 for any host community agreeing to simply note the sponsorship and AmEx OPEN logo on their event publicity (limited
reserve of funding is dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis). <br>
3. <a href="http://www.amiba.net/join-amiba/benefits_fees" target="_blank"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">AMIBA affiliates</span></a> receive an additional $500 discount for all local events (this immediately pays for more than 50% of affiliation
cost).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">City governments and local economic development agencies are excellent candidates to sponsor both the workshop and a community assessment. We also can provide direct assistance
in setting up databases and other infrastructure, as well as training on membership sales to staff and volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">AMIBA speakers also offer engaging keynotes and breakouts for conferences. See the long list of
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/clients" target="_blank"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">satisfied clients</span></a>. Requirements for using underwriting from American Express OPEN are posted
<a href="http://www.amiba.net/presentations_trainings/logistics#underwriting" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#0A0A0A">Please contact us
<a href="mailto:news@AMIBA.net"><span style="color:#597BB7;text-decoration:none">news@AMIBA.net</span></a> or 406-582-1255 if you'd like a quote for a specific date or have questions. We also are ready to help anytime with your pro-local initiatives, regardless
of your readiness for an event!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Jennifer Rockne, Co-director</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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See our </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:#222222"><a href="http://www.amiba.net/news/september-2012" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">latest newsletter</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">
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