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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">OMS Updates: MoM, Board Institute webinar, Excellence on Main<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">Main Street America Updates: MSA Accredited & Affiliate, Sneak Peek
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">Resources: SHPO webinar, AARP Livable Communities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">Grant Opportunities: T-Mobile, Roundhouse<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">In Case You Missed It: MSA Policy Agenda, BOOMS tracker, Healthy Main Street, 2025 GAMSA Winners<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">_____________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="color:#0B76A0;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#0B76A0;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">OMS Updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b>Reminder Summer Schedule for MOM Meetings | </b><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1">New Link!</a> Passcode: 760959<br>
Summertime Mornings on Main calls move to bimonthly occurrences rather than each week. We will host these on the first and third Thursdays of each month with two exceptions: June 19<sup>th</sup> (State Holiday; no call); July 17<sup>th</sup> (Statewide Network
Meeting; no call). This link will be active and available through September 4<sup>th</sup>, 2025. After September 4<sup>th</sup>, we will switch back to weekly meetings. If you lose this link it can be found in the Google Calendar widget on the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsnetworkportal.aspx">Main Street Manager’s Portal.</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>Board Institute 101 |
</b>June 26, 8:30 – 10:00 am | <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sq3DehHXROeSfUtaLwgBDg">
Registration</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OMS Board Institute is for board members who are new to Main Street or current board members who would like a refresher! Our next virtual workshop is June 18, 8:30 to 10:30
a.m. In this session, we cover: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Excellence on Main nominations closing soon - Deadline June 20<sup>th</sup> 11:59PM |
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Submit Now!</a><br>
</b>Thinking about nominating a person, project, or place for an Excellence On Main Award? You have a month from today to submit awards nominations.
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<b>Congratulations to our Oregon Main Street Network communities that received Accredited and Affiliate
</b>recognition from Main Street America. Main Street America recognizes two tiers of national designation<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>—<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>Affiliate and Accredited. These designations
are a powerful advocacy tool, signaling to local stakeholders, as well as city, state, and national funders, that a Main Street program has an established position within a nationwide movement with a 45-year proven track record of generating impressive economic
returns, building local capacity, creating welcoming and inviting communities, and creating lasting impact.
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Historic Willamette Main Street<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Tigard Downtown Alliance<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Sneak Peek: The future of Main Street learning is almost here - the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) is evolving to become the Main Street America Academy. What’s coming soon:<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4"><b>A New Point-Based Certification Pathway :
</b>Advance toward the refreshed Main Street Revitalization Professional (MSARP) credential with a tiered certification journey that honors both what you know and what you do. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4"><b>Role-Based Learning Journeys:
</b>The Academy offers curated learning experiences designed to meet you where you are and support your unique contributions. We’re launching our inaugural Local Main Street Leader journey this summer, with additional role-specific pathways coming soon! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4"><b>Learn Your Way:</b> Explore self-paced modules, sign up for webinars, join live, instructor-led courses, and learn about upcoming in-person workshops — all designed to meet you
where you are and move you forward. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4">
<b>Custom Built Learning Experience: </b>Say goodbye to clunky logins and disconnected platforms. The new Main Street America Academy is powered by a custom-designed learning management system built exclusively for Main Street professionals. The best part?
It lives right on the Main Street America website. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b>SHPO Webinar: Maintaining Historic Landscape Character </b>July 15, 1:30 to 3<b> |
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</b>Often, landscapes and the curated grounds surrounding a structure are equally as significant and contribute to the historic integrity of the site. Join Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist to explore maintaining
these landscape features, hardscaping, and grounds that support and contribute to historical context.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEYnm86sUKs">Saving & Maintaining Historic Windows</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<b>The AARP Livable Communities</b> initiative supports the efforts of local leaders and community members to make their neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas great places for people of all ages by providing safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing
and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. Check out this
<a href="https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/tool-kits-resources/Covers/aarp-livable-communities-resources-publications-021625.pdf">
handout</a> as a quick primer on some of the available tools and resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
<b>How to Use</b> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/about/how-to-use-aarp-org-livable/?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2006103-2160101-9322548-NA-06042025-LivableCommunities-1-howto-CTA-ALL-Community-&encparam=WEQXZk0Q6CjtGSDxs%2b2usfap5v2wUjUKHSZK3wnY%2fZQ%3d">
AARP.org/Livable</a> - the <b>AARP Livable Communities</b> website contains a mix of best practices, research, ideas, slideshows, interviews, how-to's, publications and information about replicable livability efforts throughout the nation. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b>T-Mobile Hometown Grants Application Open Through June 30 </b><br>
Through <a href="https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=7504ece07f&e=1ecbf825ba" target="_blank">
T-Mobile Hometown Grants</a>, towns with a population of 50,000 or less can get up to $50,000 to bring your community project ideas to life. The current grant cycle is now open until Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT. T-Mobile is investing $25 million
in 500 rural towns over five years to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. Since the program’s launch in 2021, T-Mobile has distributed $16 million to 375 communities across 48 states, with applications accepted on a quarterly basis through 2026.
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</b><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/TAPDGrantsFlyer_Heritage.pdf">Access Link</a><b><br>
</b><a href="https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/">Roundhouse Foundation</a> awards up to $5000 for opportunities that “strengthen the skills, talents and capacity of partners in the nonprofit sector.” Funds available until Nov
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Main Street America’s Government Relations team is proud to release our first-ever
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Policy Agenda</a>, a landmark document outlining policy issues and recommendations at the local, state, and federal levels that impact Main Street communities. The agenda can be used by local Main Street Programs and Coordinating Programs as well as local,
state, and federal government leaders to support the needs of Main Street communities. <a href="https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=28c5ce0347&e=1ecbf825ba" target="_blank">Learn more ></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Insights, Reflections, and What's Next with the BOOMS Tracker</b><br>
One year ago, we launched our property inventory tool: the Building Opportunities on Main Street (BOOMS) Tracker. Since then, we have learned a lot, made some much-needed updates, and started planning for the next phase of the platform. Senior Director of Research
Michael Powe, Ph.D., and Manager of Research Emi Morita dive into the data collected so far, explore the lessons we have learned, and share exciting updates for what you can expect in the next year of the tool.
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<b>Connecting, Innovating, and Sustaining a Healthy Main Street Movement</b><br>
Associate Manager of Content and Communications Marta Olmos shares key takeaways from six sessions at the 2025 Main Street Now conference. If you couldn't join us in Philly this year or wish you had time to experience more of the jam-packed agenda, check out
these summaries to learn about building trust, utilizing visitor data, building a grant program, and more!
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<b>Announcing the 2025 Great American Main Street Award Winners!</b><br>
Main Street America is proud to recognize Denison Main Street (Denison, Texas), Jefferson Matters (Jefferson, Iowa), and Raton MainStreet (Raton, New Mexico), as the 2025 Great American Main Street Award winners. This prestigious award is the nation’s top honor
recognizing communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
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