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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OMS Updates<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Interesting Reads:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2025 MSA Trends Survey<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project for Public Spaces’ The State of Public Spaces 2025 report<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Launches Official Website to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Historical Society Launches Free Digital Guide<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ICYMI: Registration OPEN - 2025 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 17 - 18<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">OMS Updates<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mornings on Main</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: Yes, we do have our regularly scheduled Mornings on Main call this week at 9:30 am
</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. Contact Sheri if you have any specific questions or information you would like to share. Link to join is in the calendar on the website as
well as here: </span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89847027498?pwd=Zm5nRExRTU5KN2Z6bDdNZlpSWDVxUT09">Access Link</a>
<span style="color:red">Password: 860481</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reminder: Next’s Week MoM Third Thursday (03/20 at 9:30am) |</b>
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89847027498?pwd=Zm5nRExRTU5KN2Z6bDdNZlpSWDVxUT09">
Access Link</a> <span style="color:red">Password: 860481</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Discover How Energy Trust of Oregon Incentives Can Help Your Business Thrive<br>
</b>Join us to learn how Energy Trust of Oregon can help your business save energy and reduce overhead costs. We’ll share how our cash incentives make it easier—and more affordable—to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment, helping you maintain the charm of
your historic building while improving performance and lowering utility bills.<b>
</b><span style="color:red">Link Password: 860481</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Seeking Session Proposals | OMS Conference </i></b><i>|</i>
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Submit a Proposal</a><br>
Seeking submissions highlighting the importance of developing a vision and strategic direction for downtown to guide any changes to maintain downtown’s vitality. This includes investing in creating a sustainable organization, engaging all members of the community,
inspiring people to contribute time and resources, working incrementally, communicating progress, being flexible – all the things to build a structural support over the long haul.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Interesting Reads<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2025 Main Street America’s Trends Survey</b>: For the past 20 years, Main Street America has sent out surveys to local Main Street leaders to better understand trends in the challenges, opportunities, goals, and needs of the network.
In late January, they launched our 17<sup>th</sup> survey of this type. Here are
<a href="For%20the%20past%2020%20years,%20Main%20Street%20America%20has%20sent%20out%20surveys%20to%20local%20Main%20Street%20leaders%20to%20better%20understand%20trends%20in%20the%20challenges,%20opportunities,%20goals,%20and%20needs%20of%20the%20network.%20In%20late%20January,%20we%20launched%20our%2017th%20survey%20of%20this%20type.%20Here%20are%20eight%20graphics%20that%20explain%20the%20key%20findings%20of%20the%20survey%20and%20what%20they%20mean%20for%20Main%20Street%20leaders.">
eight graphics</a> that explain the key findings of the survey and what they mean for Main Street leaders.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Project for Public Spaces’</b> <a href="https://www.pps.org/state-of-public-space-2025?mc_cid=e057fc0db3&mc_eid=b00924f787">
The State of Public Spaces 2025</a> report: In recognition of their <a href="https://www.pps.org/50">
50th Anniversary in 2025</a>, Project for Public Spaces invited the growing community of public space professionals—including planners, designers, place managers, public officials, artists, researchers, activists, and others—to participate in a
<b>State of Public Space Survey</b>. The response was overwhelming, with over 700 respondents from around the world contributing their insights to help us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Oregon Launches Official Website to Commemorate
America’s 250th Anniversary </span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The America 250 Oregon Commission is excited to announce the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial website, oregon250.org. In this digital space, the public
can browse a community events calendar, explore online exhibitions, and access resources for getting involved in this nationwide commemoration. The site also includes links to all nine of Oregon’s federally recognized tribes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The America 250 Oregon Commission was created by Senate Bill 1531, signed into law on March 27, 2024, by Governor Tina Kotek. Chaired by the Oregon Historical Society’s
executive director, Kerry Tymchuk, the 27-member commission has been tasked to coordinate and provide guidance for Oregon’s official observance of the United States Semiquincentennial. To date, the commission has met three times and has developed its mission
and guideposts. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The mission of the America 250 Oregon Commission is “to coordinate, provide guidance, and ensure that Oregon’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the
founding of the United States is inclusive and shares the histories of Oregon’s diverse populations,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">including the histories of the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial.”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The commission’s official guideposts are:
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To inspire Oregonians to participate in the work of forming a more perfect union.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To highlight the importance of civics and history education in building a better future.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To highlight the work of Oregon’s many history and heritage organizations.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To encourage a robust, thorough, and honest examination of our collective history.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To celebrate the unique traditions, arts, and cultures of communities throughout Oregon.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To honor the service and sacrifice made by Oregon’s veterans.
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To celebrate the power of place through Oregon’s remarkable landscapes and scenic beauty.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“As we commemorate our nation’s history at a time when Americans seem deeply divided, I believe that by celebrating our successes and honestly reckoning with our
setbacks, we can improve and deepen public understanding of our history, increase public appreciation of service to our state and country, and inspire Oregonians to participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment,” said Kerry Tymchuk, chair of the
America 250 Oregon Commission. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">While guidelines for community event submissions are currently in development, the America 250 Oregon Commission encourages the public to explore two online exhibitions
created in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon’s beauty and spirit are as diverse as its landscape and its people, and to celebrate the state’s bounty, the commission contracted with photographer Peter
Marbach on two digital photographic exhibitions that showcase the essence of Oregon and its vibrant communities.
<i>The Power of Place </i>highlights Oregon’s awe-inspiring landscapes, from its rugged coastline to its tranquil valleys and majestic peaks, many of which have remained unchanged for centuries.
<i>The Pursuit of Happiness </i>shifts the focus to the people and communities of Oregon and the way we gather to celebrate the diverse cultures that define our state. Both exhibitions are being made into physical traveling exhibitions, which will soon be available
to organizations and heritage sites statewide. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you or your organization is interested in getting involved with the America 250 Oregon commemoration, please contact
</span><a href="mailto:oregon.250@ohs.org"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">oregon.250@ohs.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> or sign up for the official America 250 Oregon email list.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About the America 250 Oregon Commission
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The mission of the America 250 Oregon Commission is to coordinate, provide guidance, and ensure that Oregon’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the
founding of the United States is inclusive and shares the histories of Oregon’s diverse populations, including the histories of the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial. Learn more at oregon250.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Oregon Historical Society Launches Free Digital
Guide </span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Explore the Oregon Historical Society with its free digital guide available through Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture app and mobile site that offers access to over 750 museums and
cultural institutions worldwide! Go behind the scenes with exclusive multimedia perspectives from curators and historians and connect to OHS collections and digital history resources. Audio tours and translations are also available for some exhibitions. Link
to guide: </span><a href="https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/oregonHistoricalSociety"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/oregonHistoricalSociety</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">ICYMI: Registration OPEN - 2025 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 17 - 18</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2025 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit<br>
Mobilize Together for Heritage<br>
April 17-18<br>
Online<br>
<i>In partnership with Nonprofit Association of Oregon</i><br>
</span></b><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Heritage-Summit.aspx"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn more and register here</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Heritage organizations across the state are facing similar ongoing challenges such as funding, capacity, political and community investment, and are impacted by
laws, policies, and budgets at all levels of government. Together as a strong network, the heritage preservation community has the opportunity and power to influence decisions to better support heritage preservation and their organizations. Join us as we dive
into the role of advocacy in shaping policies and laws and how heritage organizations of all sizes can participate.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Plenary Speaker:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>Dr. Kevin Miller, Independent Sector <br>
</b>Dr. Kevin Miller is the Director of Research and Policy Analysis at Independent Sector, where he manages research on the health of the nonprofit sector, surveys and public opinion polling, and commissioned research. Dr. Miller will discuss recent reports
released by Independent Sector, </span><a href="https://independentsector.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PENS-Advocacy-Report.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Retreat of Influence Report</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
and </span><a href="https://independentsector.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Pursuit-of-Influence-final.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pursuit of Influence Report</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">, identifying
a decline of nonprofits in the advocacy space and quantitative and qualitative data behind that.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The schedule of events also includes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Panel discussion with examples of mobilization in action from Oregon’s heritage preservation community<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Round Robin with State and National heritage advocacy organizations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Opportunity to build a regional mobilization network<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Workshop facilitated by Nonprofit Association’s Director of Public Policy, Phillip Kennedy-Wong, on readying your organization for calls
to action<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Registration covers the entire Summit. Attendees are welcome to join selectively. The first 250 people who register by noon on March 14, 2025 will receive a fun conference packet with snacks,
recipes, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">General Registration $35.00<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Student Registration $15.00<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn more and register
</span></u></b><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Heritage-Summit.aspx"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">here</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you to Summit Sponsors:
</span><a href="https://oregoncapitolfoundation.org/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon State Capitol Foundation</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Want to sponsor Oregon Heritage events? Find more information on that
</span><a href="https://www-auth.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Conferences-&-Workshops.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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