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<div>Port Orford is the smallest of all the Main Street organizations, but we do <u>
big </u>things!!! We receive no monies from the City because they 'run lean'...POMSRA has recently taken on the activities of the Chamber which no longer functions here and we will be receiving the advertising dollars meant for the Chamber to assist with promotions
and advertising. We are working very closely with Julie Miller, et al, to put our little town on the map, so to speak. We have a fantastic volunteer base and truly couldn’t achieve the success we have had without them. They make our jobs so much easier
(speaking for myself and Karen Auborn). We will be sending out our annual appeal letters within the next 10 days. Port Orford Main Street is blessed to have so many patrons who generously donate so that we can continue to make Port Orford a place to visit,
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On Nov 20, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Lise Grato <<a href="mailto:director@albanydowntown.com">director@albanydowntown.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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I agree with face-to-face one-on-one for providing membership info. We have a folder with a variety of ADA info and the membership application.</p>
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We’ve had success breaking the ice by inviting prospective member business owners to our Business Owner / Building Owner Mixer held three times a year. The door prizes sometime include a ½ year trial membership, free parking and usually wine or a gift basket.
We have appetizers from a member (we often trade for their dues). We have a few growlers with beer and cider and bottles of wine for self-pour or provide the first drink (with a drink ticket) if it’s at a restaurant. We’ve been holding them on a Monday evening
starting at 5:15 so 9-5 service industry members and our Mayor and city partners can come from work. About half our restaurants are closed Monday’s so that helps with venues. We have also held them in fun locations like available retail spaces, lofts, a large
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The forth quarterly event is our Downtown Albany Revitalization Awards. We announce our local winners at this event before going to the Oregon Main Street Conference and Revitalization Awards. This annual event is open to all members plus community partners
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<b>Lise Grato</b></p>
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Albany Downtown Association</p>
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Albany, OR 97321</p>
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Phone: (541) 928-2469</p>
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Cell: (541) 905-2908</p>
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<b>From:</b> OMS_MANAGERS [<a href="mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Sarah Lu Heath<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:eddiemn12@rocketmail.com">eddiemn12@rocketmail.com</a>; Oregon Main Street program managers <<a href="mailto:oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] great membership campaigns</p>
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In-person. Peer-to-peer. There is no substitute. </p>
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Sarah Lu Heath</p>
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Astoria Downtown Historic District Association</p>
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No.1-12<sup>th</sup> Street, Suite 114</p>
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PO Box 261 </p>
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503.791.7940</p>
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<a href="http://www.astoriadowntown.com/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.AstoriaDowntown.com</span></a></p>
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<b>From:</b> OMS_MANAGERS <<a href="mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Eddie Nelson via OMS_MANAGERS<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:42 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Oregon Main Street program managers <<a href="mailto:oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] great membership campaigns</p>
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I find the personal touch of an office visit works best. It shows you care. Eddie Nelson Dallas Downtown Association.</p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black">The Coos Bay Downtown Association is brainstorming ways to increase our membership. This past year we increased it by 30% and we want to continue that trend. That was mostly due to
me doing office visits every week to try to get new members. We are wondering what other types of membership campaigns other downtowns have done to increase their membership. Letter writing, events, what is working? Any advice is appreciated. </span></p>
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