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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk208926939">Hello Main Streeters!<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Enjoy this week’s picks for the OMS Round-Up! There are several ‘Last Chance’ items in this Round-Up you don’t want to miss, and a few important reminders as we come to the close of the year in terms
of reporting and calendaring into 2026. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b>What’s inside:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#E97132">OMS Updates:
</span>MSA Small Business Survey, Connected Communities Annual Report, 2026 OMS Annual Calendar<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#196B24">Funding Opportunities:
</span>AARP Community Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#45B0E1">Learning Opportunties:
</span>Historic Additions Webinar, Multi-Generational Downtowns<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#D86DCB">Tools & Tricks:
</span>Inclusive Steering Committee Checklist, Board Agenda Check-up<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#E97132">OMS Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><span style="color:#C00000">Last Chance to Contribute!</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b> MSA 2025 Small Business Survey | Closes Tomorrow (10/30) |
</b></span><a href="This%20survey%20is%20intended%20for%20owners%20of%20small%20businesses%20who%20do%20or%20could%20potentially%20benefit%20from%20Main%20Street%20programming. It%20is%20anonymous%20and%20the%20results%20will%20only%20be%20shared%20anonymously%20and%20as%20summary%20statistics. Your%20feedback%20will%20help%20to%20inform%20Main%20Street%20America's%20offerings%20with%20the%20goal%20of%20providing%20better%20support%20to%20you%20and%20your%20business."><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Access
Link</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">This survey is intended for owners of small businesses who do or could potentially benefit from Main Street programming.</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">It
is anonymous and the results will only be shared anonymously and as summary statistics.</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Your feedback will help
to inform Main Street America's offerings with the goal of providing better support to you and your business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b>Connected Communities Annual Report</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">
<b>Opens Nov 1</b> | </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsnetworkportal.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Access Link</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">If you are a connected community, please remember that you have from Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2025 to complete your annual report. It should not take longer than 20 minutes, but is required for your continued
participation in Oregon Main Street for the 2026 calendar year. As always, you can find this information under the Required Reports tab on the Main Street Manager’s Portal, linked above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b>Annual Calendar to Be Released Next Week!</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">The OMS Annual calendar for 2026 dates will be released the first week of November, 2025. Please remember that we release this early so that organizations can begin planning and delegating attendance
responsibilities among their ED, board members, committee members, and volunteers. Add the dates to your organization’s calendar and personal calendar – keep it up on the wall, and ensure you track when all your requirements are due!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#196B24">Funding Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b>AARP Community Challenge Grants Upcoming (January 2026)</b> |
</span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/coming-soon-aarp-community-challenge.html?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2006103-2245502-9710132-NA-10292025-LivableCommunities-f3-challenge-CTA-ALL-Community-&encparam=ETn%2b5BhSuJsooZogjFm2UhHdmdTUXvw46ooCk9YEm%2fw%3d"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Access
Link</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">AARP's annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Applications due in March of 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#45B0E1">Learning Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><span style="color:#C00000">Last Chance to Register!
</span>Additions to Historic Buildings Webinar | </b></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6h3CP5_QR2rYp0_kYhBDg"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Registration Link</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:black">Have you ever looked at an older structure and thought, well that piece doesn't quite fit? There are some serious dos and don'ts when it comes to adding on to historic structures
to both match character and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Join Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist to discuss best-practices for adding on to your historic home or building.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><b>Main Spotlight: How to Create A Multi-Generational Downtown |
</b></span><a href="https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/main-spotlight-how-to-create-a-multi-generational-downtown-community?utm_campaign=14701666-Main%20Spotlight&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-85RmAAwb9jT1F4JRBjXVaS-Rkf5sXv73Mqt-Yol6HkTGy7JdQMu5mVAu7P-tNOqN7PExN8qc_zy5CbQlycnc-rI4cv3FtD1TzRGLQMlCr1piFhM-k&_hsmi=386438554&utm_content=386438554&utm_source=hs_email"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Access
Link</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:black">“Main Streets are for everyone, no matter what age.” Check out this feature from Main Street America that talks about how to be inclusive and bridge gaps across generations
in your communities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#D86DCB">Tools & Tricks:</span></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#D86DCB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tool: Checklist for Building an Inclusive Steering Community |
</b><a href="https://wiseeconomy.substack.com/p/checklist-for-building-an-inclusive?utm_source=substack&publication_id=271438&post_id=176885944&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=fhe4t&triedRedirect=true">Access
Link</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Have you ever thought that your committees weren’t diverse enough in experience, age, demographics, or inclusive enough of other representative groups in your community? Check out this checklist from Della Rucker
to see how you can intentionally expand this group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>End of Year Clean Up – Board Agendas | </b><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB36_BoardAgendas2.pdf">Access Link</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The winter months after the holidays are a great time to take stock of what your organization has established in the way of policies, procedures, guidelines, processes, and practices. One evergreen topic is what to include on Board Agendas
throughout the year to ensure nothing gets missed. Check out this Heritage Bulletin to be sure your agendas for next year are in tip-top shape.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228">Cam Amabile,
<a href="https://www.interpnet.com/NAI/interp/Certification/Certification/nai/_certification/Certification_Program_Page.aspx?hkey=238a449c-b3c6-4a93-9ebb-ebaeaef7e29a">
<span style="color:#4F6228">CIT & CIG</span></a> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#4F6228">(she, her, hers)
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">| Technical Resources 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">schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7A – 5:30P<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">cell: (971) 720-8998<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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<span style="color:#0563C1">LinkedIn</span></a>, Join the Oregon Heritage News <a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage">
<span style="color:#0563C1">e-news</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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