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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><a name="_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="color:#32B1AF;mso-ligatures:none">What’s Inside:<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">OMS Updates: MOM, 2025 OMS Annual Report<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">MSA Updates: BOOMS Tracker drop in office hours; Main Street America Story Map<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Funding Opportunities: 3<sup>rd</sup> Round of American 250 Grants open soon, National Trust Preservation Grants due soon<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Learning Opportunities: HDP shares Main Street America’s Business Trends Insight<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="color:#32B1AF">OMS Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">February MoM Call Schedule</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
- Thursday, February 12, 9:30 am. | Access Link: </span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1#success"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mornings on Main Link</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
Password: 760959 – If you have issues with this link, remember the link can be found on the Google calendar on our website through the orange portal button. We have an open agenda this week so let me know if there is a topic you would like to share.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2025 OMS Annual Report:
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The 2025 OMS Annual Report is posted on our website and can be found
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025%20%20Main%20Street%20Annual%20Report_Final.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.
It includes highlights from the network, updates on OMS goals and objectives, and the farewell message from outgoing state coordinator Sheri Stuart. We hope you take a look at what the Network has accomplished and share the report with your board, volunteers,
and partners.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="color:#32B1AF"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="color:#32B1AF">Main Street America Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mike Powe and Emi Morita and I -- the duo behind the BOOMS Tracker – are hosting BOOMS Office Hours on Fridays at Noon PT / 3pm ET
beginning Feb 6 and continuing for the next month. Here’s the link: </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21908054480936?p=m3uL9oGJQm9voaahNH" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21908054480936?p=m3uL9oGJQm9voaahNH</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none">This year MSA is launching a new project called
<b>Main Street 250</b>, exploring the parts of the American story that are "hidden in plain sight" in our Main Street communities. Every Main Street in America has a story that locals know but few outsiders do: moments that shaped our communities and sometimes
the country itself. And today I’m excited to share with you a sneak peek at our Main Street 250 storytelling map!
</span></span><a href="https://map.proxi.co/r/dAGYgXyPQNY3S9EGV2PY" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">Explore the Map ></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none">From moments of national significance to stories known only by locals, this map shows how American history has been shaped not just in capitals and monuments, but on
sidewalks, in storefronts, and on public squares where everyday people did extraordinary things.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none">This beta is just the beginning, and MSA needs your help to make it better. You are invited to explore the stories already on the map, and then
</span></span><a href="https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VVHctl6clK8GW4XQLgg6R_kzCW842MfZ5K6PkGN7Wbry-3m2nnW7Y8-PT6lZ3m9W4cYYyx1N1SdJVzj61x1Cq_gXW14JNFj6NBP7JW6l8Pqm1SdFNGN2MR0lncScdnN3XC6gyDJRr4W5QSLvR4b_6TCN7mMrGJprnjrW7Qph7D4CV79GW2V7VSP8_Qd81W71m72w4Dcs6PW1PhdH750X110W4jW49W1T5pzcW3sQZnP3XsrvgN4kRsLY1kJbpW8P8zzF5WBhn6W4WW4N32B0_TgW35Hm5R6pY2_SW8mnBgW65N_hWVqPC6N3fDnRRW2-vvM42l5GL9N7SFG7GVwPJlW6ZVBzN8HYR8RW7BfxW86BZNTCW3Cx3G94YLH-kW5VYNCN2P8p4Yf87fPrq04" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">submit
one from your own Main Street</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-ligatures:none">. Together, we can help tell a story of America at 250 that reflects the
full, diverse, and deeply local histories that define our downtowns and connect us across generations and geography.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="color:#32B1AF">Funding Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">American 250 Oregon Commission announces third round of grants opening up for applications March 4
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">America 250 Oregon Commission</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
in partnership with </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">Oregon Heritage</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
and the </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://www.ohs.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">Oregon Historical Society</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
established the <i>Oregon 250 Grant Program</i> to help organizations create inclusive, community-focused projects that highlight Oregon’s diverse histories, traditions, and cultures. To date, the program has awarded $125,000 to 38 organizations across two
funding cycles. A third funding cycle will open on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8am, and will remain open until April 3, 2026,
<b>or until all funds are expended</b>. A total of $50,000 in funding is available in this third cycle, with 50% dedicated to rural communities.
<b>Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible projects. </b>
The grant application will go live on this page on March 4.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eligible organizations — including nonprofits, local governments, public schools, universities, colleges, and federally recognized tribes in
Oregon — may apply for grants of up to $3,000. Funding can support events, exhibitions, educational programming, collections development, research, and interpretation. Projects must align with the mission of America 250 Oregon and one or more of its
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/about/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">seven guideposts</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
which range from honoring veterans and celebrating Oregon’s landscapes to elevating cultural traditions and fostering civic engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">No match is required, and funds may be used for staffing, equipment, materials, promotion, and other direct project costs. The grant period
runs through June 30, 2027. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8e9c0970b6e84b83989d63c4fc4ac248"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">Access
the grant report form here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. For more details, review the full
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Americ250OregonGrantGuidelines.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">grant guidelines</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
or contact Kuri Gill at </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span><a href="mailto:kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519104/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due March 2.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519105/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation's diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation's communities. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due March 2.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519106/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2998E3">National Fund for Sacred Places</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
provides training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants up to $500,000 to community-serving historic houses of worship across America. Applications are due March 3.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Sharing Info Resources</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">: The Hillsboro Downtown Partnership did a great job sharing the recent
results from Main Street America’s Business Trends Survey with advice for local businesses and a quick click to the whole article:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">A new piece from Main Street America highlights eight trends expected to shape small businesses in 2026—and it’s worth a quick read if you’re planning promotions,
adjusting inventory, refining your customer experience, or thinking about expansion.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Here are a few takeaways that stood out for Downtown businesses:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Value wins in a mixed economy. Customers may be spending differently across income levels—so clear pricing, bundles, loyalty perks, and “worth it” experiences matter.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Don’t rely on social media alone. As platforms shift and people tune out, your website, Google Business profile, and word-of-mouth become even more essential to staying discoverable.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Experience + connection matter more than ever. The article predicts continued growth for “third spaces” and experiential shopping—something Main Streets are uniquely positioned to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">New ownership/financing models are gaining traction. Co-ops, employee ownership, and alternative financing structures may become more common—useful context if you’re thinking long-term succession or growth.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Circular retail is expanding. Repairs, trade-ins, resale, refurbishment, and rentals are showing up in more industries as a way to diversify revenue and keep customers coming back.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Food & beverage is evolving. The article notes major shifts in alcohol consumption trends and predicts growing demand for new concepts and menu adaptations.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Why this matters for Downtown Hillsboro: 2026 is positioned as a major year for Main Street business support nationally, with new tools and resources rolling
out alongside the broader trend toward community-driven, experience-first districts.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">If you have time for one strategic read this week, this is a good one—especially as we plan for the year ahead on Main Street in Downtown Hillsboro.
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