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<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are rules regarding limiting lobbying as a (c)3 which if that is not part of your work, not a big deal. This is the reason
most Chambers are (c)6. </span></div>
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<b>From:</b> OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces@omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Juliana Allen <juliana@downtownoregoncity.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [OMS_MANAGERS] 501c6? </div>
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<div style="direction: ltr;">Curious about everyone's thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a 501(c)(6), membership-based revenue model in addition to the 501(c)(3) status? </div>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(57, 51, 51);">Juliana Allen (she/her)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(57, 51, 51);">Executive Director, Downtown Oregon City Association</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(57, 51, 51);">814 Main Street</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(57, 51, 51);">Oregon City, OR 97045</span></p>
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