From Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov Fri Mar 1 16:08:21 2024 From: Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov (Jesse Garcia) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 22:08:21 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] OK Main Street Ctr - February Reinvestment Report - Deadline Date In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good Day Everyone, Please note that your February report will be due by next Friday, March 8th. NOTE: This only applies to all Designated programs. For Associate programs, please feel free in reaching out to your state liaison to discuss and determine report completion/submission, as needed. Network programs are exempt from completing/submitting. Thank you and have a good weekend. Jesse Jesse Garcia, Economic Vitality Specialist Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5136 | c. 405-312-3088 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11047 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov Thu Mar 7 10:45:16 2024 From: Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov (Anna Schilling) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:45:16 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] Main Street Day at the Capitol - Save the Date Message-ID: Good afternoon, everyone! What a beautiful day it is today. April is sneaking up on us and so is our day at the Capitol. Main Street Day at the Capitol - Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 8am-2pm (tables need to be set-up by 9am). Who needs to register: * Only communities or partners who plan to host a table providing handouts and giveaways. * Only communities hosting a table from 9 am - 2 pm will receive 5 Quality Assurance Points. Communities who wish to attend but not host a table will not receive Quality Assurance Points. Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/220385808504153 - Registration will be open Feb. 22, 2024 - March 20, 2024, then open tables will be offered to Main Street Partners so keep that in mind when waiting to register. Due to space 2 chairs per community will be provided. Purpose: An opportunity to invite legislators, state officials and general public to see and discuss the recent happenings and the impact the program has had on community improvement and economic development in Main Street Communities across the state. Let me know if you have any questions. 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Network Level Plaques Town of Luther Town of Tullahassee County of Pushmataha * City of Antlers Woods County * City of Alva * Town of Freedom * Town of Waynoka Reinvestment Awards Main Street Enid $70 Million Newkirk Main Street $10 Million Ponca City Main Street $60 Million Woodward Main Street $20 Million Yukon 66 Main Street $15 Million Tables are still available and here is the link to register.... Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/220385808504153 - Registration will be open Feb. 22, 2024 - March 20, 2024, then open tables will be offered to Main Street Partners so keep that in mind when waiting to register. Due to space 2 chairs per community will be provided. Please contact Anna Schilling anna.schilling at okcommerce.gov if you have any questions. 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Jesse Jesse Garcia, Economic Vitality Specialist Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5136 | c. 405-312-3088 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] From: Jesse Garcia Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 4:08 PM To: mainstreetmanagers at lists.onenet.net Cc: ODOC Main Street Staff <_85444 at okcommerce.gov> Subject: OK Main Street Ctr - February Reinvestment Report - Deadline Date Good Day Everyone, Please note that your February report will be due by next Friday, March 8th. NOTE: This only applies to all Designated programs. For Associate programs, please feel free in reaching out to your state liaison to discuss and determine report completion/submission, as needed. Network programs are exempt from completing/submitting. Thank you and have a good weekend. Jesse Jesse Garcia, Economic Vitality Specialist Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5136 | c. 405-312-3088 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11047 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov Mon Mar 11 13:51:09 2024 From: Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov (Jesse Garcia) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:51:09 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] OK Main Street Center - SBA THRIVE - EV Small Business Opportunity In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good Day Main Street, The SBA Oklahoma District Office is announcing a training opportunity for small businesses. It is called SBA's THRIVE program. This is an annual program which includes topics critical to owning and running a small business - much like an MBA, but it is paid for by SBA. I have attached a slide in addition to the weblink (which includes application & eligibility requirements) below for more details. SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined (sbathrive.com) Please feel free in forwarding to your respective small businesses for their interest/application. Deadline to apply is April 28 and it will be conducted partly in person in Oklahoma City and virtual sessions. If you have more questions, please reach out to Ms. Cindi Carter whose contact information I have attached below. Thank you, Jesse Cindi Carter Economic Development Specialist/Native American Affairs Specialist Oklahoma District Office U.S. Small Business Administration 405-609-8018 202-805-9145 - mobile cindi.carter at sba.gov [cid:image001.jpg at 01DA73A5.39F35F60] Jesse Garcia, Economic Vitality Specialist Oklahoma Main Street Center | Oklahoma Department of Commerce Jesse.Garcia at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5136 | c. 405-312-3088 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5955 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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They are organized by town now instead of year. kel Kelli Yadon Program Coordinator | Oklahoma Main Street Center Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Ave. | Oklahoma City, OK | 73104 405.815.5379 (office) 405.778-9375 (cell) Kelli.Yadon at okcommerce.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov Tue Mar 12 11:38:13 2024 From: Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov (Anna Schilling) Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:38:13 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] Monthly Zoom Calls Calendar Invites Message-ID: Hello everyone, with my new duties I am getting what I can off my plate. You will start to receive calendar invites for each month with a zoom link to the call for that month. We are doing them individually so if one is canceled it does not cancel all. Sorry in advance- please be sure and SAVE THE DATE. 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Name: not available Type: text/calendar Size: 2729 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Kelli.Yadon at okcommerce.gov Thu Mar 14 11:58:14 2024 From: Kelli.Yadon at okcommerce.gov (Kelli Yadon) Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:58:14 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] REMINDER: Deadline for Main Street Award Entries - Friday, March 15 Message-ID: Good day, everyone. I know most of you are feverishly working on award entries for the upcoming Main Street awards banquet. You can find all the information about the awards here: Main Street Awards - Oklahoma Department of Commerce (okcommerce.gov) This is a friendly reminder that they are due by MIDNIGHT, Friday March 15th. The form will automatically shut off at that time. Thanks, Kelli Yadon Program Coordinator | Oklahoma Main Street Center Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Ave. | Oklahoma City, OK | 73104 405.815.5379 (office) 405.778-9375 (cell) Kelli.Yadon at okcommerce.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov Thu Mar 14 15:10:26 2024 From: Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov (Karla Jackson) Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:10:26 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] FW: [EXTERNAL] Backing Small Businesses Grant Now Open In-Reply-To: <881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1.12e88a1dc9.20240314141430.b40a7c5cd0.4382c520@mail86.atl51.rsgsv.net> References: <881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1.12e88a1dc9.20240314141430.b40a7c5cd0.4382c520@mail86.atl51.rsgsv.net> Message-ID: Good afternoon all, I want to ensure you know about the Backing Small Business Grant that National Main Street & American Express sent out this morning. The grant opened today and closes on April 7, 2024, or when they reach 5,000 applications. This grant could be an excellent opportunity for some of our communities. Please let me know if you have any questions. Karla Jackson Grants Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Commerce | Oklahoma Main Street 900 N. Stiles, Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Office Tel: 405.815.5177 Office Cell: 405.208.9620 Email: Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] From: Main Street America Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:15 AM To: Karla Jackson Subject: [EXTERNAL] Backing Small Businesses Grant Now Open $10,000 Backing Small Businesses Grants View this email in your browser [https://mcusercontent.com/881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1/images/5f454731-50de-b25a-6287-11ad23067869.jpg] [https://mcusercontent.com/881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1/images/c8b216d8-9f62-32a1-1925-25042f360eac.png] Now Open: $10,000 Backing Small Businesses Grants In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change. Applications will be accepted now through April 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT. The application period will end once 5,000 applications have been submitted, even if that occurs before the deadline. Please help us spread the news by sharing this opportunity with small businesses in your community! Learn More > Meet a 2023 Backing Small Businesses Grantee [https://mcusercontent.com/881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1/images/60bfa455-387d-d1db-78ae-79a1a3e88a2b.png] Tiffany Fixter, Owner of Brewability in Englewood, Colorado. Read Tiffany's Story > You can also listen to an interview with Tiffany on our Main Street Business Insights podcast – click here to listen now. About the Program Since 2021, American Express and Main Street America have worked together to support U.S. small business owners as they navigate a variety of economic challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the supply chain crisis to global labor shortages and more. Throughout all of this, millions of small business owners across the country have worked tirelessly to continue providing their goods and services, while also building local economies, fostering a sense of identity, and enhancing quality of place in the communities they serve. We recognize that our small business owners can’t do this work alone. Through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, we are committed to supporting economic vitality for small businesses across the country. This program builds on American Express’ ongoing Backing Small initiative to provide economically vulnerable small businesses with financial support and other resources to address their critical needs and challenges. Backing Small Businesses is one of many grant programs administered by Main Street America that are designed to enhance economic vitality and foster entrepreneurship in historic neighborhoods and commercial districts. For more information about funding opportunities through Main Street America and its partner organizations, please visit our Funding Opportunities webpage. Learn More > Frequently Asked Questions How can small business owners apply? Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. CT on March 14, 2024, through April 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT. The application period will end once 5,000 applications have been submitted, even if that occurs before the deadline. Apply here. What types of businesses are eligible for these grants? For a list of eligibility requirements, visit the program webpage. What do you mean by “Community Reach”? A small business with community reach is involved in and critical to the surrounding community or serves a cultural- or ability-specific need. These businesses are often long-standing or legacy businesses that provide continuity and a sense of identity to a neighborhood or specific cultural group. Businesses with community reach have also been intentional about developing core values and a business model that supports their communities or addresses an acute community need. For example, a business that regularly hosts free concerts featuring local artists, or a shop that provides goods or services that uniquely serve a customer base in the community. Have additional questions? Check out our webpage and review additional grant FAQs. Contact SmallBizGrant at mainstreet.org. [Share] Share [Tweet] Tweet [Share] Share [Forward] Forward Copyright © 2024, Main Street America, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Main Street America 53 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 P: 312.610.5613 F: 202.588.6050 Email: news at mainstreet.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11180 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov Mon Mar 18 16:24:49 2024 From: Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov (Karla Jackson) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:24:49 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetManagers] FW: Backing Historic Small Restaurants Returns for a Fourth Year In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good afternoon all, Below is another great grant opportunity. Please be mindful, this grant closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please let me know if you have any questions. Karla Jackson Grants Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Commerce | Oklahoma Main Street 900 N. Stiles, Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Office Tel: 405.815.5177 Office Cell: 405.208.9620 Email: Karla.Jackson at okcommerce.gov OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] I'm thrilled to announce that Backing Historic Small Restaurants, presented by American Express in collaboration with the National Trust, has launched for its fourth round. This year, we are proud to offer 50 restaurants across the country the opportunity to receive a $50,000 grant. These funds can be utilized for exterior preservation work as well as general operations support. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 25 at 11:59 p.m. EST. You can find detailed program information and the application link here: https://savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants Grant Selection Criteria for Eligible U.S. Small Historic Restaurants: * Is a small/independently owned restaurant located in a historic or older building or neighborhood. * Contributes to the history and/or identity of its surrounding community or neighborhood. * Tells an inclusive story about cuisine and community in America. * Has a compelling and inspiring historical narrative or cultural significance. * Has been disproportionately impacted by economic challenges, disasters, or other hardships. If you are able, we would be grateful if you could help spread the word. Attached you will find our media kit for easy inclusion in a newsletter or other communication, along with draft copy to share on social media. Your support in reaching impactful, legacy restaurants that could benefit from this grant is greatly appreciated. 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We are partnering with Arts Council & Oklahoma Main Street to host this event and we would love to have you join us. To register for the event, please visit Kickstart 66 Tour (ok.gov). Thank you and have a great Tuesday! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Joel Gavin Director of Marketing and Communications Oklahoma Arts Council (405) 521-2037 joel.gavin at arts.ok.gov Kickstart 66 Tour Announced by Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Main Street Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission members and partners bringing resources to communities ahead of highway's 2026 centennial OKLAHOMA CITY (March 25, 2024) - With the centennial celebration of America's "Mother Road"-Route 66-approaching in 2026, members of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission are teaming up and hitting the road with the goal of driving development along Oklahoma's stretch of the historic highway. Beginning April 4, staff of the Oklahoma Arts Council and Oklahoma Main Street Center will embark on the Kickstart 66 Tour, making a series of stops in communities along Route 66 to introduce resources community stakeholders can use in revving up local planning and development efforts. Tour stops will include Miami on April 4, Clinton on May 9, Sapulpa on September 12, and Arcadia on October 3. Business owners, municipal and county officials, nonprofit organizations, museums, historical societies, artists, members of convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, and other local stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Each tour stop program will have a heavy emphasis on networking and facilitating conversation among attendees as they consider their community's goals. In addition to the Oklahoma Arts Council and Oklahoma Main Street Center, representatives from a variety of statewide organizations including the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Museums Association, Oklahoma Agriculture Department, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and others will present on resources and funding community stakeholders can access. The tour is designed to assist communities to fully leverage economic opportunities from the Route 66 centennial and to prepare communities to build from the legacy of the byway, traveled by an estimated two million people from around the globe each year. "I'm excited for the economic development opportunities that will be discussed with communities on the Kickstart 66 Tour," said Lt. Governor Pinnell. "Fifty two percent of sales tax collected in Oklahoma is from towns along Route 66. We have great resources to share with community stakeholders, and with the centennial celebration quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to invest in Route 66." Led by Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission's goals include economic development, historic preservation, and marketing of The Mother Road. The commission is tasked with planning, coordinating, and implementing statewide efforts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The year-long celebration will welcome thousands of national and international travelers to the state. Kickstart 66 Tour Dates: April 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Coleman Theatre May 9 in Clinton September 12 in Sapulpa October 3 in Arcadia To reserve a seat at any of the tour stops, visit arts.ok.gov. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact molly.oconnor at arts.ok.gov. ### About the Oklahoma Arts Council The Oklahoma Arts Council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. The agency's mission is to lead in the advancement of Oklahoma's thriving arts industry. The Oklahoma Arts Council provides hundreds of grants to organizations in communities statewide each year, organizes professional development opportunities for the state's arts and cultural industry, manages the art collections at the Oklahoma state Capitol, and oversees the State of Oklahoma's percent for public art program. Additional information is available at arts.ok.gov. About Oklahoma Main Street For more than 30 years, Oklahoma's Main Street program has been pumping new life back into the heart of communities across the state. 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Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/220385808504153 - Registration will be open Feb. 22, 2024 - March 20, 2024, then open tables will be offered to Main Street Partners so keep that in mind when waiting to register. Due to space 2 chairs per community will be provided. Purpose: An opportunity to invite legislators, state officials and general public to see and discuss the recent happenings and the impact the program has had on community improvement and economic development in Main Street Communities across the state. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Anna Schilling | Oklahoma Main Street Oklahoma Department of Commerce Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5225 | c. 405-212-8633 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For Associate programs, please feel free in reaching out to your state liaison to discuss and determine report completion/submission, as needed. Network programs are exempt from completing/submitting. Thank you and have a good weekend. Anna Schilling | Oklahoma Main Street Oklahoma Department of Commerce Anna.Schilling at okcommerce.gov p. 405-815-5225 | c. 405-212-8633 (text capable) OKcommerce.gov [Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right.] The information contained in the accompanying transmission is or may be protected by the attorney-client and/or the attorney work product privilege and is confidential. It is intended only for the use of the individual or entity identified above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or distribution of the accompanying communication is prohibited. 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