From Buffy.Hughes at okcommerce.gov Fri Jun 1 11:33:01 2018 From: Buffy.Hughes at okcommerce.gov (Buffy Hughes) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2018 16:33:01 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Fresh Paint Days 2018 In-Reply-To: <5b1171c5af468_665449fea862369442@prd-nresque02.sf.verticalresponse.com.mail> References: <5b1171c5af468_665449fea862369442@prd-nresque02.sf.verticalresponse.com.mail> Message-ID: <3B19F7A718BB7A499033088B5CBB6703010F81A44D@EML-EXA03.agency.OK.local> Hi all. Applications for Fresh Paint Days opened today. The link below did not work for me, so here it is - https://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/fresh-paint-days. Have a good day, Buffy Buffy Hughes State Main Street Director Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104 E: Buffy.Hughes at okcommerce.gov P: 405.815.5249 C: 405.664.1260 OKcommerce.gov/main-street [MSALOGO-«_18COPROGRAM_WEB] View Online ________________________________ [FPD-Logo-handout.png] ________________________________ We are looking for communities primed for change! Do you have a building in mind that could use a fresh coat of paint? Applications for Fresh Paint Days in Oklahoma opened today, June 1st. Fresh Paint Days encourages volunteers to seek out unsightly community structures and renovate them with the creative use of resources. Willing volunteers make use of paint donated by H.I.S. Coatings and a stipend for supplies provided by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma to transform that community blemish with the application of FRESH PAINT and a lot of elbow grease! ​ Apply Here ________________________________ 2017's Winner at our Environmental Excellence Celebration [Collinsville-Downtown.png] [https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/email_images/19791209619926/19791209307871/original/rectangle-facebook.png][https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/email_images/19791209619927/19791209307871/original/rectangle-twitter.png] Keep Oklahoma Beautiful 720 W Wilshire Blvd, Suite 118 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-286-9141 Update your Email Preferences or Unsubscribe [https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/assets/vr-logo-2.gif] [TOWERDATA] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Read More ________________________________ Women- and Minority-Owned Business Certification Certification programs help to benefit small businesses. Read More ________________________________ Greater OKC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helping Businesses Grow Joining a local chamber offers businesses a multitude of benefits. Read More ________________________________ Tourism Supports 100,000 Jobs in Oklahoma New research shows Okla. tourism brings in 8.6 Billion in travel spending. Read More ________________________________ Main Street Award Winners Share Their Success Stories The Four-Point Approach helps to revitalize Oklahoma communities in 2018. Read More ________________________________ Upcoming Events and Important Dates Get Ready for the Economic Census - Deadline is June 12 Read More ________________________________ OKcommerce.gov Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 [linkedin link image] [twitter link image] [facebook link image] [youtube link image] Don't want to receive this type of e-mail? Change your e-mail preferences. ________________________________ This email was sent to kelli_yadon at okcommerce.gov using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Oklahoma Department of Commerce * 900 North Stiles Ave * Oklahoma City, OK 73104 * 1-800-879-6552 We respect your right to privacy - view our policy. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov Tue Jun 5 12:09:51 2018 From: Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov (Jeremy Zeller) Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2018 17:09:51 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] April Reinvestment Report In-Reply-To: <9A22EFC9872B77409B6475696C8314A55C5D181C@EML-EXA05.agency.OK.local> References: <9A22EFC9872B77409B6475696C8314A55C5D181C@EML-EXA05.agency.OK.local> Message-ID: <9A22EFC9872B77409B6475696C8314A55C5D1854@EML-EXA05.agency.OK.local> The on-time rate for April was 66.7%. The Main Street Programs that did not submit a report were Ardmore, Enid, and Pryor. Remember, submitting your reinvestment reports on time gets you 5 quality assurance points and missing three in a row gets you suspension from services until a reinvestment report is submitted. Milestones this Month: NONE 2018 Reinvestment Report Summary For the Month of April Reinvestment Summary Cumulative Current 2018 Total Month Y-T-D Private Sector Reinvestment $1,285,757,418 $4,793,119 $16,284,462 Public Improvement Projects $408,940,763 $27,903 $133,917 Total Reinvestment Spending $1,694,698,181 $4,821,022 $16,418,379 Number of Active Programs 27 Number of Associate Programs 3 Number of Aspiring Communities 14 Number of Outreach Activities 4 12 # of Façade Rehabilitations 4,909 13 34 # of Other Building Projects & New Constr. 9,049 18 57 # of Buildings Sold 3,254 9 27 Net Gain: Business Openings, Relocations & Expansions 5,466 12 40 Jobs 18,720 43 139 Volunteer Hours (since 2002) 1,440,830 5,392 15,590 The summary report is attached. Jeremy Zeller Economic Development Specialist/Main Street Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N. 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[http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f22c6198-2e5b-4744-b5b1-32a56655eb21&a=1126826963731&c=05421390-f2f3-11e6-930a-d4ae529a8639&ch=0643a510-f2f3-11e6-9350-d4ae529a8639] For Immediate Release [https://files.constantcontact.com/313fe1c5601/d596a798-6baf-4157-8630-5ba3c5da8e39.jpg] Media Contact Name: Chris Carroll Title: Program Officer Phone: 405.235.0280 Email address: chris at okhumanities.org New Grant Funds Available through Oklahoma Humanities OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is now accepting applications from Oklahoma nonprofits wishing to apply for a Major Grant award of up to $8,500 or a Challenge Grant award of up to $15,000. Oklahoma Humanities grants encourage cultural programming on the local level across the state. Eligible projects must support OH's mission to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life. OH grants can fund a variety of humanities-based projects, including exhibits, lectures, panel discussions, websites, film festivals, and more. "Oklahoma Humanities funds eligible projects that bridge the academic disciplines like history, literature, and philosophy to the general public," said Ann Thompson, Executive Director. "Grant applicants from communities all over the state can receive funding for projects with diverse, thought-provoking ideas about the human story.” Mandatory draft applications must be submitted no later than August 1 via the council's online grant system. Final applications will be submitted no later than September 1. Applicants must allow at least 90 days between the final application deadline and the starting date of the proposed project. Visit our website to find more information about Oklahoma Humanities grants, including a brief video introduction to our grant process, detailed application guidelines, and a list of previously funded projects: www.okhumanities.org/grants. Any questions about the grant application process can be directed to Program Officer Chris Carroll at chris at okhumanities.org. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by October 1, 2018. About Oklahoma Humanities Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life through humanities disciplines such as history, literature, film studies, art criticism, and philosophy. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, OH provides a free educational publication, Smithsonian Institution exhibits, reading and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages. OH engages people in their own communities, stimulating discussion and helping them explore the wider world of human experience. Oklahoma Humanities | 424 Colcord Drive, Ste. E, OKC, OK 73102 | 405.235.0280 | ohc at okhumanities.org| okhumanities.org Connect with us [Facebook] ‌ [Twitter] ‌ [Instagram] ‌ Oklahoma Humanities | 424 Colcord Dr., Suite E, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Unsubscribe linda_barnett at okcommerce.gov Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by chris at okhumanities.org in collaboration with [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] Try it free today -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clmcconnell at poncacitymainstreet.com Tue Jun 19 10:44:23 2018 From: clmcconnell at poncacitymainstreet.com (Chelsea McConnell) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:44:23 -0500 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Facade Grants & Murals Message-ID: <007001d407e4$6641c030$32c54090$@poncacitymainstreet.com> Does anyone incorporate or allow façade grant funds to be used for murals? We had a discussion about this at our Design Meeting this morning. If your community does this, I’d love to see examples of your rules/regs/façade grant info/etc. Thanks!! Chelsea McConnell Executive Director, Ponca City Main Street 516 E. Grand Avenue Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 763-8082 “Our mission is to serve Ponca City and its citizens by promoting quality of life through efforts focused toward economic growth, historical preservation, cultural development and revitalization of the downtown and surrounding area.” -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From director at sapulpamainstreet.com Tue Jun 19 12:45:51 2018 From: director at sapulpamainstreet.com (director at sapulpamainstreet.com) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:45:51 -0500 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Facade Grants & Murals In-Reply-To: <007001d407e4$6641c030$32c54090$@poncacitymainstreet.com> References: <007001d407e4$6641c030$32c54090$@poncacitymainstreet.com> Message-ID: <00b801d407f5$5de3d020$19ab7060$@sapulpamainstreet.com> I have attached my façade grant. All of those murals and historic signage has to be approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. If it is passed there then we would consider a mural. Cindy Lawrence Executive Director Sapulpa Main Street 15 N. Water St. Sapulpa, OK 74066 918-224-5709 Mission Statement The purpose of the Main Street program is to preserve and enhance the cultural heritage of Sapulpa, and to improve the quality of life by revitalizing the Central Business District as the center of the Community. This is done through education and management in organization, promotion, design and economic vitality. From: MainstreetTowns [mailto:mainstreettowns-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Chelsea McConnell Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:44 AM To: Main Street Towns Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Facade Grants & Murals Does anyone incorporate or allow façade grant funds to be used for murals? We had a discussion about this at our Design Meeting this morning. If your community does this, I’d love to see examples of your rules/regs/façade grant info/etc. Thanks!! Chelsea McConnell Executive Director, Ponca City Main Street 516 E. Grand Avenue Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 763-8082 “Our mission is to serve Ponca City and its citizens by promoting quality of life through efforts focused toward economic growth, historical preservation, cultural development and revitalization of the downtown and surrounding area.” -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are updating the grant to be five specific grants (awning, paint, windows/doors, lighting/signgage, storefront) per Jeremy's suggestion. It's the same grant pool really, and the same application, but different cover sheets. I've attached the one for Paint, which I've now added murals to! It's not finished, so the big blank box is for a testimonial or example of how it could be used. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the idea! Jessica From: MainstreetTowns [mailto:mainstreettowns-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Chelsea McConnell Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:44 AM To: Main Street Towns Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Facade Grants & Murals Does anyone incorporate or allow façade grant funds to be used for murals? We had a discussion about this at our Design Meeting this morning. If your community does this, I'd love to see examples of your rules/regs/façade grant info/etc. Thanks!! Chelsea McConnell Executive Director, Ponca City Main Street 516 E. 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