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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><u>Registration is now open for the Virtual Oregon Main Street Conference, October 6-8, 2021</u></b>! Our conference theme this year is Inviting Spaces, Friendly Faces, Authentic
 Places which reflects the impact our Oregon Main Street communities are having in place centered economic development that engages people from all walks for life. While we won’t be in person, we hope you will block out the time on your calendar to fully immerse
 yourself in all the offerings we have planned for you…from inspiring keynotes, heartwarming Excellence on Main stories, breakout and interactive sessions, and networking opportunities (Schedule-at-a Glance& Announcement are attached)!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in"><b><u>To register</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">$75 - Full Registration:  <a href="https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_item&itemId=162&eventId=197" target="_blank">Click Here</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">$150 - Group Rate (3+ from the same organization):
<a href="https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_item&itemId=162&eventId=198" target="_blank">
Group Rate Click Here</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">$50 – Single Day Registration for One:
<a href="https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_item&itemId=162&eventId=197" target="_blank">
Single Day Rate Click Here</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Day Registration for One: <a href="https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_item&itemId=162&eventId=197" target="_blank">
Single Day Rate Click Here</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Job Opportunity</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">: The City of Canby is
 recruiting for their Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator Position. You can find info on their website:
</span><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/canbyoregon/jobs/3205892/economic-development-tourism-coordinator">Click Here</a><b>Ten reasons to apply for National Trust Preservation Funds, applications due Oct. 1:
</b><a href="https://forum.savingplaces.org/build/funding/grant-seekers/preservation-funds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_campaign=grants">More information and application instructions.</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">*from National Trust for Historic Preservation e-news 8/24/21<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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Here are ten reasons why you should apply for a grant through the <a href="http://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/958787?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==">
National Trust Preservation Funds</a> by the October 1 fall deadline:<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<b>#10: It’s easy to apply!</b> Our online application allows multiple staff to collaborate, work can be saved and returned to, and many other user-friendly features.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#9: Kick start your project.</b> Funding provides seed money to start that big project you’ve been thinking about.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#8: Community outreach. </b>Get the resources to engage and educate members of your community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#7: Obtain the expertise you need</b>. Hire an expert in preservation, archaeology, or other related fields needed to take your project to the next level.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#6: Grants are awarded three times a year!</b> If you’re not quite ready to apply, keep our February 1 deadline in mind.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#5: Get national recognition! </b>
Grants from a national organization can spur financial support at the local level.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#4: Be the change.</b> Your project can serve as a catalyst for others in your community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#3: Build a stronger organization. </b>Use the funding to enhance your organizational capacity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#2: Money!! </b>Who doesn’t need money? Funding ranges from $2,500 to $5,000.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>#1: You deserve it!</b> You and your organization are doing important work, and you deserve to be the best that you can be!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Interesting study - <b>Beyond traditional measures: Examining the holistic impacts of public space investments in three cities:
<a href="https://www.brookings.edu/essay/beyond-traditional-measures-examining-the-holistic-impacts-of-public-space-investments-in-three-cities/">
Click Here to Read</a> <o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>2020 Census: </b>Here’s a handy link to data from the 2020 Census -
<a href="https://data.statesmanjournal.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/oregon/040-41/?build=native-web_i_t">
https://data.statesmanjournal.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/oregon/040-41/?build=native-web_i_t</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Oregon Infrastructure Summit, September 13-14, 2021:
</b><i>The Oregon Infrastructure Summit connects municipalities, environmental professionals, developers, community leaders, elected officials, regulators, financiers, and service providers to share the latest knowledge and best practices, develop business,
 and foster partnerships. This Summit features five keynote presentations and 24 educational sessions across four distinct tracks. Learn more at
</i><a href="http://www.theoregonsummit.com"><i>www.theoregonsummit.com</i></a><i>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228">Sheri Stuart
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#4F6228">(she, her, hers) </span>
</b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">| Oregon Main Street Coordinator</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:3.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Desk: (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Salem, Oregon 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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