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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><a name="_Hlk190859724"></a><a name="_Hlk190336831"></a><a name="_Hlk208926939"></a><a name="_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">Happy
New Year Main Street leaders!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">We hope you’re having a great
first week of 2026, and our Round-Up for the week hopes to help keep that schedule on track. There are important schedule reminders and updates for January for the OMS program, as well as lots of deadlines for grants coming up in the next few weeks. This is
one to pay attention to!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">What’s inside:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="color:#E97132">OMS
Updates: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">January MOM Schedule, New ED/Staff Orientation,
OMS Board Institute, OMS Reporting & Salary/Budget Survey<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="color:#196B24">Funding
Opportunities: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">National Association of Realtors, Oregon Community
Foundation, America 250<sup>th</sup>, Catalyst Design Grant, Amex Small Business, AARP Community Challenge
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#7030A0;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724">Community Highlights:
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="color:windowtext">Headlight Herald Features OMS Conference
Feedback, Indy Walk of Hearts Promotion</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="color:#45B0E1">Learning
Opportunities:</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"> MSA Academy<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#E97132">OMS
Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><a name="_Hlk198629465"><b>January MoM Call Schedule |
</b></a></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i>January 8<sup>th</sup></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Rebecca Hollenbeck
graciously volunteered to host the call this week as both Sheri and Cam will be at Oregon Heritage All-Staff meeting. Here’s the Zoom link Rebecca set up specifically for this week:</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Topic: OMS MOM Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Time: Jan 8, 2026 09:30 AM Pacific
Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89278984711?pwd=puuTBqUAaqyQZ0T5RoTmlLsvdwHUT8.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89278984711?pwd=puuTBqUAaqyQZ0T5RoTmlLsvdwHUT8.1</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Meeting ID: 892 7898 4711<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Passcode: 5r1EAR<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Join instructions<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us05web.zoom.us/meetings/89278984711/invitations?signature=EDa2Iu5fi1LuYCZhi-oLsXseG7C5fgzKTMKnCs89CeI"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">https://us05web.zoom.us/meetings/89278984711/invitations?signature=EDa2Iu5fi1LuYCZhi-oLsXseG7C5fgzKTMKnCs89CeI</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i>January 15<sup>th</sup></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">:
There will be <i>no</i> MOM call this week, due to the OMS Network Meeting. <o:p>
</o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i>January
</i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">22<sup>nd</sup>:
We’ll be back on our normal schedule for Mornings on Main starting on this date. However, since we skipped Third-Thursday we’ll have a guest presenter joining us from Main Street America. Tasha Sams, Education Director at MSA will join us to talk about the
new and improved Academy on MSA’s website. With free and paid courses, there’s resources available for every member. Access Link:
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Mornings
on Main Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">,
Password: 760959<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>OMS New ED/Staff Orientation
Opportunity | </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">January
13, 1 to 4 pm, Zoom platform<br>
New executive directors, staff, or board members are welcome to attend a last-minute orientation that was scheduled for this week. Join Sheri to orient your new staff or board members. Please email Sheri directly if you plan on attending:
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:sheri.stuart@oprd.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">sheri.stuart@oprd.oregon.gov</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Join Zoom Meeting:
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82619941473?pwd=MVpSKx1CNoarirgdR589mbvMGVLAWZ.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82619941473?pwd=MVpSKx1CNoarirgdR589mbvMGVLAWZ.1</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Meeting ID: 826 1994 1473
Passcode: 663864<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Board Institute 101 |
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">January 21,20
26, 8:30 – 10:00 am | </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J9p4gP2JQxyHkaip0hoAFg"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Registration</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
<b> </b>OMS Board Institute is for board members who are new to Main Street or current board members who would like a refresher! You are also welcome to share the link with board member candidates. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Also, encourage any board or potential board members to register even if they can’t attend. They will get a link to the webinar and will have a 2-week window to watch. In this session,
we cover: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Overview of the nationally recognized Main Street Approach™,
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Introduction to the Oregon Main Street Network, and
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Grounding in the legal duties of board members and typical
roles and responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Reporting Reminder |
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsnetworkportal.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">OMS
Manager’s Portal Access</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Fourth quarter quarterly reports
for Accredited, Designated, and Affiliated communities are due January 10<sup>th</sup>, 2026. If you are overdue on any reports, please have them submitted no later than January 10<sup>th</sup>, 2026 to meet your agreement requirements for 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>OMS Salary & Budget Survey</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
| </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026OMSBudgetSurvey"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Survey Here</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">If you are an Accredited, Designated,
and Affiliated Main Street organization please complete the annual OMS Salary & Budget Survey. The deadline for this survey is the same as the quarterly reporting deadline of January 10<sup>th</sup>, 2026.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#7030A0">Community
Highlights: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Headlight Herald Features OMS
Conference | </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/community/chamber-chatter-driving-downtown-vibrancy-through-new-connections/article_636b91ec-79d7-4f52-b5d3-0c0fca73cfbf.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Tillamook Chamber of Commerce’s
Membership & Community Partnerships manager Meg Angier is featured in a local news outlet sharing the benefits of attending the OMS Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Independence Walk of Hearts</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
| See attachment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Looking for some inspiration, check
out IDA’s promotion materials for their annual Valentine’s fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#196B24">Funding
Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>National Association of Realtors
Placemaking Grant (Closes – Oct 15)</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
| </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/placemaking"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Next round opens January 2026.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Placemaking
Grants fund state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public gathering spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Oregon Community Foundation
Grants (Closes – January 13) | </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-grant-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Spring grant cycle is right around
the corner. Register for the OCF Info session from 3pm-4pm on December 11, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>250th Grants (Closes – March
1, 2026) | </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/america-250-oregon-grant/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Both Oregon 250<sup>th</sup> Grants
and National Endowment for the Humanities grants to celebrate the 250<sup>th</sup> are available.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Catalyst Design Grant, Salazar
Architect (Closes - January 13, 2026) </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">|
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.salazarch.com/pro-bono"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">This program makes a gift of up
to $15,000 in pro bono design services to an organization that owns a property and is looking at options for adding, revitalizing, or completing adaptive re-use to housing, or community-serving commercial spaces. Salazar will work with the organization to
develop a series of design recommendations through the lens of our three Design Labs – Community Design, Wellbeing Design, and Sustainable Design. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Amex Shop Small Grant Program
(Closes - January 16th) </b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">|
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program?utm_campaign=28821628-Amex%20Shop%20Small%20Grant&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DgPTFlzSlGibTCfIF3Duv441fpEkkL6HCTmxRMJb546Pg08jxuwdMjuxaMiHzdZiVz0BC3x3gl0cvjJzH3OMDYTKU5pYXbVupSNWyQSHqIinRb9o&_hsmi=389573989&utm_content=389573989&utm_source=hs_email"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">To help small businesses grow,
innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each
to eligible small business owners across the U.S. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>AARP Community Challenge Grants
(Opens - January 2026)</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
| </span></span></span></span></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:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">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></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#45B0E1">Learning
Opportunities: <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="color:black">MSA Academy Resources for Organizational Health</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:black">
| </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span><a href="https://academy.mainstreet.org/learning"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:#467886">Access
Link</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="color:black">New learning resources on managing and maintaining your Main Street organization are available
through the new MSA Academy website. Check it out and ask Tasha Sams any questions you may have on January 22<sup>nd</sup>!</span></span></span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Visit our <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">
<span style="color:blue">website</span></a>, Like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage">
<span style="color:blue">Facebook</span></a>, Visit our <a href="http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/">
<span style="color:blue">Blog</span></a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/">
<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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