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<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Main Street (OMS) is accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its Performing Main Street® and Transforming Downtown designation levels – see attached applications. These
applications require quite a bit of information so we encourage you to start earlier rather than later. Completed applications must be received by March 12, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The network also includes Exploring Downtown and Associate levels of participation. Attached is a copy of our Oregon Main Street Handbook which includes information on the Tier System, including eligibility and designation criteria for
all four levels of assistance. If you have questions, email at <a href="mailto:sheri.stuart@oregon.gov">
sheri.stuart@oregon.gov</a> or by calling 503.986.0679.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Current Performing Main Street level communities include Albany, Alberta district (Portland), Astoria, Corvallis, Estacada, La Grande, McMinnville, Oregon City, Roseburg, and The Dalles. Current Transforming Downtown level communities include
Bandon, Beaverton, Carlton, Coos Bay, Cottage Grove, Dallas, Dayton, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, Lebanon, Milton-Freewater, Newberg, Pendleton, Port Orford, and Tillamook.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications for the two upper levels are only open once per year (the lower tiers are open year round). Organizations at these levels receive access to the highest level of services and support available through the OMS Network. 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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Main Street is modeled on the National Main Street Center’s Main Street Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide. It emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: organization helps everyone
work toward the same goals and maximizes involvement of public and private leaders within the community; promotion brings people back downtown by helping to attract visitors, shoppers, and investors; design enhances a district’s appearance and pedestrian amenities
while preserving its historic features; and economic vitality stimulates business development and helps strengthen the district’s economic base.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs in Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.<o:p></o:p></p>
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