[OMS_MANAGERS] Main Street News Updates

Tue May 26 13:35:25 PDT 2015

This email is being distributed over the Oregon Main Street listserv for informational purposes

1.       Update on the status of the two pieces of legislation relating to main street.

-          HB 5005/HB 3526: HB 3526 (Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program) was referred to Ways and Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction as part of HB 5005 (this bill relates to the issuance of all lottery bonds for the 2015-2017 biennium and would be the funding mechanism for HB 3526 if it passes). There is a hearing on Friday, May 29, 1 p.m., HR F.

-          SB 565 Main Street Revitalization Tax Credit: This is the initiative you have heard about from Restore Oregon. Currently, it is still with the Joint Committee on Tax Credits in the Senate.

2.       Grant Opportunity: There is less than one week until the June 1 deadline for the National Trust Preservation Funds grant! Grants encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for planning and education projects. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private and public sectors. Applications are due Monday, June 1, 2015. Grants range up to $5,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar match.  Full eligibility requirements and grant guidelines, along with a link to our application, can be found at www.preservationnation.org/funding. Questions?  Contact the grants office at 202-588-6277 or grants at savingplaces.org<mailto:grants at savingplaces.org>.

3.       Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards Nominations Now Open: Oregon Main Street, part of Heritage Programs at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, invites you to submit nominations for outstanding achievements in comprehensive downtown revitalization efforts. Nominations include a broad range of categories based on the Main Street 4-Point Approach: Organization, Design, Economic Development, and Promotion.    Applications are due on July 10, 2015. Applications and additional info can be found at: http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/SHPO/Pages/mainstreet.aspx.  Awards will be presented during a special celebration at the Oregon Main Street Conference, October 7-9, in The Dalles, Oregon. All levels of participants in the "Main Street Track" of the Oregon Main Street Network (Performing Main Street, Transforming Downtown, and Exploring Downtown) may submit applications. For additional info, contact Sheri Stuart at sheri.stuart at oregon.gov<mailto:sheri.stuart at oregon.gov> or 503.986.0679.

4.       UpstairsDowntown Workshop: On June 15th, 1-5 p.m., the Klamath Falls Downtown Association will be hosting an Upstairs Downtown workshop featuring Mike Jackson and Dan Carmody. Mike Jackson and Dan Carmody developed the content for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency's UpstairsDowntown(tm) upper story redevelopment program for the Illinois Main Street program in 2005. Over the past 10 years, many communities across the nation have been inspired to redevelop the upper stories of their historic buildings under Dan and Mike's tutelage. They continue to provide their expertise to communities across the U.S. today. This very relevant program focuses on building community capacity to revitalize its underutilized assets and helps stakeholders work together to create a greater downtown by putting the market forces to work for a more resilient and compelling place. The UpstairsDowntown program is designed for building owners, contractors, architects, city officials, preservationists, and downtown professionals. Additional info about the workshop will be available soon.

5.       Jon Schallert Coming to Carlton Wednesday, June 17, 8-9:30 a.m., VFW Hall, 158 E. Main Street . Sponsored by the City of Carlton and the Carlton Business Association, Schallert will present his acclaimed business improvement session, "Increase Sales and Profits as a Destination Business." Schallert's sessions teach independent business owners how to turn their businesses into consumer "Destinations" that attract customers from many miles away, past other competitive outlets.  Schallert's workshop also shows businesses how to get local consumers to spend more money locally. The City of Carlton and Carlton Business Association are covering the cost for residents and businesses in the 97111 zip code; there is a fee of $10 for non-residents and businesses outside of Carlton. Please register<http://carltonbusinessassociation.us6.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9645a70d524d61fd8afa6dc27&id=2bf82a5604&e=b6577cfcff> here.

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