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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsconference.aspx"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="624" height="86" style="width:6.5in;height:.9in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D9C46D.A9267710" alt="SAVE THE DATE"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mornings on Main</b>: The next MoM call is scheduled for August 17. Susan Bowers with the Department of Justice will be our featured presenter sharing how to keep your nonprofit out of hot water.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Board Institute</b>: I needed to change the date for the October 26 training to October 24, same time. The attached flyer reflects this change. I reached out to the one person already registered for this date.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Out of Office</b>: Cam and I will be out of the office on Thursday and Friday, August 10-11, at our Heritage Division staff retreat.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Travel Oregon’s Competitive Grant Program</b>: Grant funds are intended to support projects that align with Travel Oregon’s vision: Oregon is a welcoming destination where tourism drives economic prosperity, benefits the natural environment
and celebrates rich, diverse cultures.<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span>
</b>This program requires a letter of intent to be submitted and approved prior to accessing the online application. The letter of intent form is available from 8 a.m. on July 13, 2023 until 5 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2023. Online applications are due at 5 p.m. on
Sept. 15, 2023. <a href="https://industry.traveloregon.com/opportunities/grants/competitive-grants-program/2023-2025-competitive-grants-program/">
Click Here</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Interesting Read</b>: Zero Degrees of Separation – this is quick read geared towards community members on the importance of nonprofit organizations.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/zero-degrees-separation-jennifer-e-goldman-asbc/">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/zero-degrees-separation-jennifer-e-goldman-asbc/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">In Case You Missed It<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b>Main Street Now 2024 Call for Proposals:
</b>Main Street America™ is now accepting submissions for sessions at Main Street Now 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Celebrate your successes, inspire your peers, and gain exposure for your organization by hosting a session. Please share this call for proposals
with your network and encourage them to submit by September 22. <a href="https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/07/31/call-for-proposals-2024-main-street-now-conf">
<span style="text-decoration:none">Learn more ></span></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">T-Mobile Hometown Grants:
</span></b></span><span lang="EN">Apply for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant! Grantees will receive up to $50K to fund projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your community. Just a year and a half into the $25
million, five-year initiative, T-Mobile has given more than $5.5 million dollars to projects across 37 states. Submissions close on September 30, 2023.
</span><a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants"><span lang="EN">Learn more and apply here ></span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b>#ParksMonthOnMain: </b>Did you know that more than 90% of Main Street districts are within a 10-minute walk of a park? Parks are an important feature of many Main Street communities, and projects or collaborations
featuring parks can help further your mission. We spoke to leaders at Ashland Main Street in Ashland, Ohio; Ivanhoe Village in Orlando, Florida; and Main Street Skowhegan in Skowhegan, Maine, about the ways they have partnered with local parks. From vacant
lot transformation to whitewater surfing, learn how parks partnerships can enhance your Main Street.
<a href="https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/07/25/main-spotlight-parksmonthonmain?mc_cid=8dcd0790ba&mc_eid=3311a8ecb5">
Read here ></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b>How to Bring E-Scooters to Your Downtown:
</b>Micromobility transportation options like e-scooters and bike shares are rapidly growing in popularity and have been successfully implemented in multiple Main Street communities. People can park outside the city and then use a micromobility device to navigate
the downtown district, improving the visitor experience and reducing carbon emissions. Jessica Rucker, Executive Director at Main Street Waterloo, shared their strategies for creating a successful e-scooter program. Learn how to navigate public opinion, gather
stakeholder input, and maintain a positive community experience. <a href="https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/07/18/main-spotlight-escooters?mc_cid=2c1e211526&mc_eid=3311a8ecb5">
Read here ></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b>Beat the Heat This Summer Using Downtown Design:
</b>The world is experiencing record-breaking heat, making outdoor cooling measures increasingly important. From shade to water access, Main Street design can play a critical role in cooling your community. Learn how to use architectural features, greenery,
and water elements to make your Main Street more accessible during these summer heat waves. Get inspired to beat the heat with examples from Lebanon, Indiana; St. Petersburg, Florida; Skowhegan, Maine; and other Main Street communities.
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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>
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<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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