[OMS_MANAGERS] Applications Now Open for the Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown levels

[Emily Groves]

Sheri,
How does Myrtle Point get to these next levels?
We have some great energy and are continuing strongly, but any additional
support would surely be beneficial.
Thanks,
Emily Groves
On Jun 22, 2015 3:51 PM, "STUART Sheri * OPRD" <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>
wrote:

>  Oregon Main Street is now accepting applications from organizations
> interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its Main
> Street® and Transforming Downtown designation levels. Organizations at
> these levels receive access to the highest level of services and support
> available through the program’s “Tier System Network.”  The network also
> includes Affiliate and Exploring Downtown levels of participation.
> Successful applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the economy,
> appearance, and image of their traditional business district. Services vary
> from community to community, but generally include work plan and committee
> development along with specialized training and networking opportunities.
>
>
>
> Visit www.oregon.heritage.org for more information on the Tier System,
> including eligibility and designation criteria for all levels of
> assistance. Main Street and Transforming Downtown level applications are
> available on the website or by email at sheri.stuart at oregon.gov. *Completed
> applications must be received by August 11, 2015*.
>
>
>
> The Oregon Main Street Program is modeled on the National Main Street
> Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities nationwide. It
> emphasizes four critical areas of downtown revitalization: *organization*
> helps everyone work toward the same goals and maximizes involvement of
> public and private leaders within the community; *promotion* brings
> people back downtown by helping to attract visitors, shoppers, and
> investors; *design* enhances a district’s appearance and pedestrian
> amenities while preserving its historic features; and *economic vitality*
> stimulates business development and helps strengthen the district’s
> economic base.
>
>
>
> Participating Performing Main Street® designation level communities
> currently include Albany, Astoria, Corvallis, McMinnville, Oregon City, and
> Roseburg. Transforming Downtown level communities include Baker City,
> Bandon, Canby, Carlton, Coos Bay, Cottage Grove, Dayton, Estacada,
> Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Milton-Freewater, Newberg, Oakridge,
> Port Orford, Sherwood, Springfield, The Dalles, and Tillamook.
>
>
>
> Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs, Oregon Parks and
> Recreation Department, and is a designated coordinating program member of
> the National Main Street Center. Oregon Main Street provides assistance to
> all communities whether they are just beginning to explore options for
> their downtown or are seeking recognition as an accredited Main Street®
> town.
>
>
>
> Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
>
> Oregon Main Street
>
>
>
> NOTE: My email address has changed!
>
> 503-986-0679
>
> Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov
>
> 725 Summer St NE, Ste C
>
> Salem, OR 97301
>
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