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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mornings on Main</b>: Lise Grato with the Albany Downtown Association offered to lead the MoM call this week as both Cam and I will be at the PLACES conference in Walla Walla. Link to join the call is in the calendar on our website,
<a href="http://www.oregonmainstreet.org/">www.oregonmainstreet.org</a> and through the orange portal button.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>TRAINING: 2024 AARP Livable Communities Workshop: Designing for People of All Ages,
</b>October 16-17: Join AARP for both days — or just one of the two. This free, virtual workshop will explore how local leaders can design for people of all ages in urban, suburban and rural communities — through four core themes: Housing, Transportation, Public
Spaces, and Community Engagement. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/about/info-2024/design-workshop.html">Learn more and register here.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Executive Director Orientation,</b> October 23, 8:30 am – 11:30 am: This session is for new executive directors and staff. We cover an overview of Main Street as well as roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink">Join Zoom Meeting - <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83162058695?pwd=hBabveiZKEWZQmBbT84Envk7UgCzCa.1">
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83162058695?pwd=hBabveiZKEWZQmBbT84Envk7UgCzCa.1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink">Meeting ID: 831 6205 8695</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration:none">
</span>Passcode: 734929<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink">Find your local number: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbsLsO0tp">
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbsLsO0tp</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Board Institute 101</span></b></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">, November 20, 8:30 to 10 am: This session
is good for new board members. We cover an introduction to the Main Street Approach, an overview of Oregon Main Street, and the typical roles and responsibilities of board members, committees, and staff. Register in advance for this meeting at
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO2vqjsoGdeWvIkyItz2TxAMuk8LJXTo">
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO2vqjsoGdeWvIkyItz2TxAMuk8LJXTo</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Free! In-Person Digital Small Business Workshop– Registration Now Open – see attached flyer for dates/times/locations:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Unlock the Potential of Your Business - Essential Digital Tools and Techniques: Are you a small business owner looking to maximize your online presence and streamline your digital
strategies? Join us for our informative workshop, offered in 9 different locations, and discover essential digital tools and techniques to unlock the full potential of your business. This workshop is designed to provide you with practical insights and actionable
tips to help you grow your business and succeed in the digital age. <b>Based on the interest of the community and or businesses in attendance, some or all of the following topics will be covered:</b></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Managing Your Online Presence: Google Business Profile, other online profiles</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gmail-li1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal">
<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Marketing: Strategies and tactics for reaching your target audience</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gmail-li1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal">
<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Website Design: Creating a user-friendly and effective website</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gmail-li1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal">
<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Branding Your Business: Developing a strong and memorable brand identity</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gmail-li1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal">
<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Online Advertising: Utilizing platforms like Google Ads and social media ads</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gmail-li1" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal">
<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Connecting with Customers: Building relationships and fostering loyalty</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Plus, discover the power of YouTube, analytics, SEO, e-commerce photography, AI, and more, all essential tools for your business's success.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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To register: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/9a6byak2"><span class="gmail-s1"><span style="color:blue">tinyurl.com/9a6byak2</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Free Virtual Digital Small Business Webinars</b> – Still a chance to catch one of the virtual webinars in October – all sessions are from 9 to 10 am<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Tuesday, October 15: Customer Focused Marketing<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Tuesday, October 22: Coach Your Team to Success<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Tuesday, October 29: Reach Customers Online with Google<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Thursday, October 17 and October 31: Virtual Drop-in Office Hours for any business owner or main street staff who would like individual time with Josh.
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<p class="MsoNormal">To attend – no registration necessary: <b>bit.ly/3SD0flT (also on the OMS calendar)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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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>
<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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Visit our </span><a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">website</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">, Like us on
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