From Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov Tue Apr 2 09:40:25 2019 From: Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov (Jeremy Zeller) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 14:40:25 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Placemaking Conference 2019 Message-ID: Here are my notes for the Placemaking Conference. I want to let you know that a lot involved with the Placemaking Conference are pictures and storytelling so you will not see a lot of notes. However, I will point out that Kennedy Smith was awesome, Atlas Obscura is a really cool book (and I bought a copy), and our very own Kelly Tompkins was fantastic as a speaker!! She had the crowd laughing more than any other speaker, but was still very informative as well. One last thing, there was one last session called Artists in Action, but my computer died and I could not find a plug-in to charge it up! WHAT'S UP WITH THAT RON?!?!?!?! Overall, though, it was a great conference with great pictures and stories of projects going on in Oklahoma. 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I really wanted to go to this but have been flattened by the Seattle bug :( Alyssa McCleery On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 9:40 AM wrote: > Send MainstreetTowns mailing list submissions to > mainstreettowns at lists.onenet.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/mainstreettowns > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mainstreettowns-request at lists.onenet.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mainstreettowns-owner at lists.onenet.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of MainstreetTowns digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Placemaking Conference 2019 (Jeremy Zeller) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jeremy Zeller > To: "mainstreettowns at lists.onenet.net" > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 14:40:25 +0000 > Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Placemaking Conference 2019 > > Here are my notes for the Placemaking Conference. I want to let you know > that a lot involved with the Placemaking Conference are pictures and > storytelling so you will not see a lot of notes. However, I will point out > that Kennedy Smith was awesome, Atlas Obscura is a really cool book (and I > bought a copy), and our very own Kelly Tompkins was fantastic as a > speaker!! She had the crowd laughing more than any other speaker, but was > still very informative as well. > > > > One last thing, there was one last session called Artists in Action, but > my computer died and I could not find a plug-in to charge it up! WHAT’S UP > WITH THAT RON?!?!?!?! > > > > Overall, though, it was a great conference with great pictures and stories > of projects going on in Oklahoma. Also, I did not realize that Placemaking > is not a real word. We need to get with Webster’s Dictionary to fix that. > > > > *Jeremy Zeller* > Oklahoma Main Street > Oklahoma Department of Commerce > > *Jeremy.Zeller at OKcommerce.gov *405-815-5186 | *OKcommerce.gov > * > > > _______________________________________________ > MainstreetTowns mailing list > MainstreetTowns at lists.onenet.net > https://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/mainstreettowns -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jeff at ardmoremainstreet.com Tue Apr 2 10:38:20 2019 From: jeff at ardmoremainstreet.com (Jeff DiMiceli) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 10:38:20 -0500 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Placemaking Conference 2019 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <006b01d4e96a$1ab4d1d0$501e7570$@ardmoremainstreet.com> It was a good conference! I agree. Kelly did a great job! Congrats! J From: MainstreetTowns [mailto:mainstreettowns-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Jeremy Zeller Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 9:40 AM To: mainstreettowns at lists.onenet.net Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Placemaking Conference 2019 Here are my notes for the Placemaking Conference. I want to let you know that a lot involved with the Placemaking Conference are pictures and storytelling so you will not see a lot of notes. However, I will point out that Kennedy Smith was awesome, Atlas Obscura is a really cool book (and I bought a copy), and our very own Kelly Tompkins was fantastic as a speaker!! She had the crowd laughing more than any other speaker, but was still very informative as well. One last thing, there was one last session called Artists in Action, but my computer died and I could not find a plug-in to charge it up! WHAT'S UP WITH THAT RON?!?!?!?! Overall, though, it was a great conference with great pictures and stories of projects going on in Oklahoma. Also, I did not realize that Placemaking is not a real word. We need to get with Webster's Dictionary to fix that. Jeremy Zeller Oklahoma Main Street Oklahoma Department of Commerce Jeremy.Zeller at OKcommerce.gov 405-815-5186 | OKcommerce.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov Tue Apr 2 15:09:30 2019 From: Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov (Jeremy Zeller) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:09:30 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Map Gallery In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Below is a link that will bring you to a fantastic gallery. This will allow you to view all different types of maps. Many of you have been asking about Opportunity Zones and if you click on the Business Incentives Map, Agree to Terms and Conditions, then click on the "Layers" button that looks like this: [cid:image001.png at 01D4E965.DDB878D0] , you will see Federal OZ Tracts. Click on that and zoom in to see the areas. Of course there are a lot of other great maps with other great layers you might find useful including our very own Main Street Map. So I hope you will find this new tool useful. http://odoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapAndAppGallery/index.html?appid=49e265021e3b49558689f9f4510eb661 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Many of you have been asking about Opportunity Zones and if you click on the Business Incentives Map, Agree to Terms and Conditions, then click on the "Layers" button that looks like this: , you will see Federal OZ Tracts. Click on that and zoom in to see the areas. Of course there are a lot of other great maps with other great layers you might find useful including our very own Main Street Map. So I hope you will find this new tool useful. http://odoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapAndAppGallery/index.html?appid=49e265021 e3b49558689f9f4510eb661 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 1388 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Milestones this Month: None 2019 Reinvestment Report Summary For the Month of February Reinvestment Summary Cumulative Current 2019 Total Month Y-T-D Private Sector Reinvestment $1,321,283,409 $856,098 $2,856,035 Public Improvement Projects $413,595,910 $196,548 $703,548 Total Reinvestment Spending $1,734,879,319 $1,052,646 $3,559,583 Number of Active Programs 25 Number of Associate Programs 3 Number of Aspiring Communities 2 Number of Outreach Activities 1 3 # of Façade Rehabilitations 4,995 2 10 # of Other Building Projects & New Constr. 9,178 5 15 # of Buildings Sold 3,334 8 19 Net Gain: Business Openings, Relocations & Expansions 5,580 5 16 Jobs 19,081 9 31 Volunteer Hours (since 2002) 1,495,044 4,419 7,426 The summary report is attached. Jeremy Zeller Main Street Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N. Stiles Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234 Phone: (405) 815-5186 E-mail: jeremy.zeller at commerce.ok.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Ozan Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer | Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 lozan at okhistory.org (405)522-4484 www.okhistory.org The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lozan at okhistory.org Wed Apr 10 11:09:36 2019 From: lozan at okhistory.org (Lynda Ozan) Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:09:36 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Oklahoma History and Preservation Conference Message-ID: Hey Main Streeters, we heard you and we listened! Come to this year's conference to learn about how to adaptively reuse abandoned schools in your community (a huge issue in OKC as the school district starts consolidating schools), receive special guidance from first time tax credit users (the good, the bad and the ugly) and finally hear from a developer who has rehabilitated three different types of resources (historic grocery/hotel, a mid-century building and a historic convent/school in process). Don't forget to register for the Downtown Chickasha walking tour (with Ron Frantz as your guide) where you will hear from the locals about restoring buildings in the downtown, learn from OU students about the recent parking study (people always complain that there isn't enough; can't wait to see what they actually found), hear from Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. regarding endangered downtown historic theaters and finally hear from the SHPO and City staff about what to do when the Federal Government leaves their building in your downtown. Real community problems with some amazing solutions. Can't wait to see all of you in Chickasha! To learn more, visit https://www.okhistory.org/about/conference Lynda S. Ozan Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer | Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 lozan at okhistory.org (405)522-4484 www.okhistory.org The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have requested printed invites, it has been noted and once we receive them, they will go out immediately. If you haven't already asked for printed copies, let us know. The following are suggestions for potential invitees: . Yourself and your spouse or significant other . VIPs in city government (mayor, city manager, city councilors) . Award nominees from your community . Board members, committee chairs and volunteers Please be sure to invite your legislators and work with any towns that share your legislators to ensure you are not paying for them twice. If something happens at the last minute, and they cannot make the banquet, you may bring someone else in their place. We are often asked whether you are responsible for paying for their spouse (and/or children) and that is your decision. Attached is an RSVP sheet. Please use that form to submit the names of your attendees to Ponca City Main Street. Please make checks payable to: Ponca City Main Street 516 E. Grand Avenue Ponca City, OK 74601 The RSVPs from your invitees are due in YOUR OFFICE by April 12. The RSVP spreadsheet and money are due to Ponca City Main Street by April 19. Feel free to contact Kelli or Tamara at the Oklahoma Main Street Center at 405.815.6552 with any questions or if you need additional invitations. Happy first day of Spring!! Kelli S. Yadon Oklahoma Main Street Center 900 N. Stiles Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 c: 405.778.9375 o: 405.815.5379 800.879.6552 (toll-free) OKLAHOMAMAINSTREETCENTER -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 9266 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov Mon Apr 29 09:43:28 2019 From: Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov (Jeremy Zeller) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:43:28 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] Funding, Publications, and Learning Message-ID: As always, not everything may pertain to your program but you may know someone who would benefit from the information. Funding Opportunities 1. Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant USDA RD grant to intermediary organizations to provide technical assistance and training for rural organizations and agencies to identify and plan for community facility needs that exist in their area, and once those needs have been identified, locating public and private resources to finance those identified needs. USDA encourages applications that address USDA's goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with Substance Use Disorder (including opioid misuse) in high-risk rural communities. Application Deadline: June 10, 2019. 2. ReConnect Program Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers and municipalities may apply for funding through USDA's ReConnect Program to connect rural areas that currently have insufficient broadband service. Specific requirements apply. Application Deadline: (Varies) No earlier than May 31, 2019. 3. Rural Health Care Telecommunications Program Universal Service Administrative Company offers assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity based on the urban-rural price difference in an area. Application Deadline: May 31, 2019. 4. Social Impact Partnership to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) Program by Treasury intended to improve the effectiveness of certain social services that pays for a project only if predetermined project outcomes have been met and validated by an independent evaluator, a system called a "pay for results partnership." Application Timeframe: Opens April 22, 2019 and runs through May 22, 2019. 5. William T. Grant Foundation Funds for research projects designed to advance understanding in the area of inequalities in youth development and/or to increase understanding of how research is acquired, understood, and used, as well as the circumstances that shape its use in decision making. Application Deadline: May 1, 2019 and August 1, 2019. 6. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Fund projects that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Projects should plan to deliver applied production information to producers. Application Deadline: May 02, 2019. 7. USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Supports the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. Application Deadline: May 20, 2019. 8. HRSA: Enhancing Oral Health Infrastructure in Health Centers The Oral Health Infrastructure supplemental funding will support one-time infrastructure enhancements that enhance new or existing high quality, integrated oral health services in health centers. Application Deadline: May 21, 2019. 9. Conservation Innovation Grants Funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Supports programs that lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. Application Deadline: May 27, 2019. 10. Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Program Grants for qualified intermediary organizations to provide technical assistance and training to help nonprofit organizations and communities develop their capacity to undertake housing, community facility, or economic development projects. Priority will be given to applications that address USDA's goal to reduce the morbidity & mortality associated with Substance Use Disorder in high-risk rural communities. Specific Requirements Apply. Application Deadline: June 5, 2019. 11. Rural Business Development Grant Program: Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems USDA RD funding to provide technical assistance and training to rural communities for improving passenger transportation services and/or facilities. Application Deadline: June 25, 2019. 12. Round 2 American Made Solar Prize: U.S. solar manufacturing DOE opens Round 2 for innovators. Rules and Application. Advance solar technologies in the domestic market. To compete, entrepreneurial individuals and teams will take innovative ideas and transform them into concepts and then early-stage prototypes ready for industry testing. The competition challenges competitors to make progress and seek private-sector partnerships and investments, priming these solutions for market success. Application Deadline: July 16, 2019. 13. FY 2018 Economic Development Assistance Programs EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA's Public Works and EAA programs. Designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity. Application Deadline: Ongoing basis until the publication of a new EDAP NOFO. 14. DOL TAA Training and Other Activities (TaOA) Funds Initial allocation of the FY 2019 TAA and TaOA funds process. To request reserve funds review: Training and Employment Guidance Letter 12-18 and FY 2019 TAA Training and Other Activities (TaOA) Initial Allocation Amounts, By State. Application Deadline: Ongoing 15. Mary Kay Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grants The Mary Kay Foundation is committed to stopping the violence, breaking the silence and making a difference for these women and children. Application Deadline: April 30, 2019. 16. The J.M.K. Innovation Prize Funds innovators spearheading transformative early-stage projects supporting the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. Open to non-profit and mission-driven for-profit organizations that are tackling America's most pressing challenges through social innovation. Apply. Application Deadline: April 30, 2019. 17. SAMHSA Grants for First Responders to Opioid Overdose Grants to state, local and tribal governments to train first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Application Deadline: May 06, 2019. 18. Coors Light Accepting Nominations for Emerging Latino Leaders Program Funds to support emerging Latino leaders and an affiliated nonprofit with a program or project that benefits the Hispanic community. Application Deadline: May 06, 2019. 19. Award for Excellence in Program Innovation The Archstone Foundation honors innovative best practice models in the field of health and aging. Also review their other various Grant Opportunities. Application Deadline: May 06, 2019. 20. DOJ Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Addresses public safety concerns, intervention, prevention, and diversion services for children, youth, and families directly affected by opioid abuse. Application Deadline: May 07, 2019. 21. HRSA: Enhancing Oral Health Infrastructure in Health Centers The Health Resources and Services Administration offers funding to support existing health centers to increase access to new or enhanced high-quality, integrated oral health services, including those provided via telehealth and virtual dentistry. Application Deadline: May 21, 2019. 22. Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (RMOMS) Funding to improve access to and continuity of maternal and obstetrics care in rural communities through service aggregation, coordination of a continuum of care, use of telehealth, and the implementation of financial sustainability strategies. Application Deadline: May 24, 2019. 23. 2019 Household Water Well Systems (HWWS) and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant programs Provides grants funds to nonprofit organizations to initiate a relending program to private well owners who need financial assistance in repairing or replacing their existing wells. The RLF program ultimately assists communities with predevelopment costs associated with future water and wastewater projects. Both programs provide an important function in improving the lives of rural communities. HWWS and RLF. Application Deadline: May 27, 2019. 24. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program Grants to national training and technical assistance (TTA) providers that will work collaboratively within the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) Network and support the delivery of TTA to current and future site-based COAP grantees, prescription drug monitoring programs, and their partner agencies. Application Deadline: May 28, 2019. 25. Youth Engagement in Sports: Collaboration to Improve Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Grants to develop and implement sports fitness programs based on successful evidenced-based strategies of youth engagement for racial/ethnic minority and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged 6th, 7th, and/or 8th graders, particularly those who reside in communities where no or few youth sports programs exist. The YES Initiative intends to identify characteristics of effective collaborations that improve physical activity and nutrition through increased participation in sports. Application Deadline: May 31, 2019. 26. Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant USDA RD grant to intermediary organizations to provide technical assistance and training for rural organizations and agencies to identify and plan for community facility needs that exist in their area, and once those needs have been identified, locating public and private resources to finance those identified needs. USDA encourages applications that address USDA's goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with Substance Use Disorder (including opioid misuse) in high-risk rural communities. Application Deadline: June 10, 2019. 27. Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) NPS staff offer Technical Assistance with the RTCA program. Projects typically support four focus areas: to build healthy communities through parks, trails, and outdoor opportunities; to conserve natural lands, rivers, and watersheds; to engage youth in outdoor recreation and stewardship; or to strengthen the organizational capacity of project partners. Contact the Regional Program Manager for application support. Application Deadline: June 30, 2019. 28. Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program Funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies that are using the power of volunteers to improve communities, with a focus on veterans and diverse, underserved communities. Grants are given in the form of gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, and services. Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2019. 29. Walmart Foundation Support for nonprofit organizations and agencies that work in one of the following areas: hunger relief and healthy eating, health and human service, quality of life, education, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, public safety, or environmental sustainability. Online Application. Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2019. 30. Virtual Living Room-Using Technology to Address Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas Grants that combine rural technology, VA resources, and local support to provide solutions to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas. Establish a Virtual Living Room anywhere such as Veterans of Foreign War lodge, library, or firehouse, etc. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. 31. Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Deploys funds to support research and outreach in response to emerging or unanticipated threats to the nation's food supply or agricultural systems. This program is designed to provide stop-gap funding quickly in response to urgent threats. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. 32. FY19 AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Papers and Timeline The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks Concept Papers for the AmeriCorps VISTA program from outcome-driven organizations that share the AmeriCorps VISTA mission of providing long term solutions to poverty. If the concept paper is accepted the organization will be invited to submit a full AmeriCorps VISTA project application for review. AmeriCorps NCCC Project Application Organizations interested in applying to sponsor an NCCC team are invited to complete a Project Concept Form. 33. Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Nutrition Education Grant USDA FNS offers funding to provide nutrition education for participants of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, resulting in healthier food choices and a better understanding of healthy food preparation methods. Application Deadline: April 30, 2019. 34. DOE Tribal Energy Infrastructure Deployment Funding to deploy energy infrastructure on tribal lands. The intended results of the 50% cost-shared projects selected under this FOA are to reduce or stabilize energy costs and increase energy security and resilience for Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages. For additional details, read the press release and download the full FOA or visit the FAQ webpage. Application Deadline: May 01, 2019. 35. DOJ: Building Capacity for Tribal Researchers The investment will provide planning grants to state, local, or tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning to develop proposals for research projects that improve criminal justice in tribal communities. Application Deadline: May 13, 2019. 36. Tribal Justice Technical Assistance Funds to develop strategies to address violent crime and crimes related to substance abuse and other controlled substances. Application Deadline: May 14, 2019. 37. National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Call for Concept Papers The DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women is requesting concept papers that will supplement the work of the National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault with new activities in the areas of Alaska tribal governments and villages, effective responses to sexual assault, and coordinated community response models. Application Deadline: May 14, 2019 38. NIH Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health Support for exploratory research to improve Native American health, including secondary analysis of existing data, conduct of pilot and feasibility studies, and assessment of measures developed and/or adapted for use in Native American communities. Application Deadline: May 14, 2019. 39. CDC Grants for Health and Wellness in Indian Country Native American tribal organizations and federally-recognized governments are eligible to compete for multi-year projects with long-term goals of reducing rates of death and disability from tobacco use, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and reducing the prevalence of obesity. Application Deadline: May 15, 2019. 40. Tribal Transportation Program Safety Funds Federal Highway Administration, Office of Federal Lands Highway funding for tribal governments for the purposes of transportation projects related to safety, safety planning, and safety/ infrastructure. 41. Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Recreation Economy for Rural Communities is a new planning assistance program to help communities develop strategies and an action plan to revitalize their Main Streets through outdoor recreation. Deadline: May 31, 2019 42. USDA Announces Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Grants- The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the 2018 Farm Bill) reauthorized the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program and provides mandatory funds for which supports education, mentoring, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers. Deadline: Thursday, May 16, 2019 43. Food Safety Outreach Program USDA's Food Safety Outreach Program will complement and expand the national infrastructure of the National Food Safety Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Competitive Grants Program. Awardees develop and implement food safety training, education, extension, outreach and technical assistance projects that address the needs of owners and operators of small to mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, socially-disadvantaged farmers, small processors, or small fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers. Deadline: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Publications 1. Rural Poverty and Well-Being USDA ERS report that outlines data on persistently poor counties. The report focuses on the economic, social, spatial, temporal, and demographic factors that affect the poverty status of rural residents. 2. Festivals and Rebranding Bring in Business and Increase Diverse Tourism This publication outlines a success story of Rebranding and the impact on positive community development. The Wallace Foundation reports on outcomes from their past "Building Audiences for Sustainability" initiative launched in 2015. Rebranding was needed as a response to concerns about a declining audience bases for several major art events. They note planning efforts and trends of tourism through rebranding. 3. Disabilities in the U.S. Farm Population USDA ERS Amber Waves reports on summary information on disability rates among farmers and farmworkers between 2008 and 2016. Includes some state-specific information. 4. Telehealth Use Surged in 2017 Fair Health white paper that examined trends in healthcare cost and service locations, based on data from private insurance claims for 2012-2017. Among other findings, the study showed that telehealth utilization grew in both rural and urban areas, with urban use growth outpacing rural by nearly two times. 5. COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITY NEEDS WEBINAR SERIES Free webinars, produced by UWCC, that highlighted how cooperatives are being used to address a variety of unmet needs in rural and urban communities. Demonstrates support for business succession, broadband, housing, childcare, and healthcare. The series includes a basic introduction or Co-Ops 101. 6. Healthiest Communities, 2019 U.S. News explores data and comparative rankings describing population health, health equity, education, housing, healthcare access, mental health, health behaviors, and many other topics for rural and urban counties in the U.S. Offers searchable county data at the bottom of the page by county name or zip code. 7. Addressing Differences and Fostering Trust, Cooperation, and Inclusiveness by Assessing Stakeholder Perspectives Food system assessments at the local level-designed to support food policy coalitions and councils-may benefit from mapping out how stakeholders envision the system and how specific interventions will result in broader system change. The framework used in this study could provide needed structure to initial baseline assessments. It can also highlight points of convergence and divergence in perspectives before the challenging work of planning begins. 8. Challenges and Sustainability of Wheat Production in a Levantine Breadbasket The Levant is the cradle of grain production, but the sustainability of its wheat production is threatened. A new JAFSCD article from authors at the American University of Beirut and Lebanese University discuss the importance of preserving landraces and supporting farmers-thus protecting the Lebanese culinary traditions of kishk and bulgur. 9. Understanding Food Labels Have you ever made a purchase based on a food label? Everyone gives food labels a cursory glance, but for the many consumers who wish to make purchasing decisions that reflect their personal and social values, food labels are critical. 10. FDIC Podcasts Chronicle Causes, Responses to Financial Crisis The FDIC released a series of podcasts, Crisis and Response, featuring discussions about the agency's study of the banking and financial crisis. The podcast series gives listeners a unique behind-the-scenes perspective. 11. Cool Tools: ERS State Fact Sheets - Provides information on population, income, poverty, food security, education, employment, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and agricultural exports. * Community Investment Explorer - Tool showing aggregated transaction-level data from three programs that drive investment into low- and moderate-income communities - the Community Development Financial Institution program, New Markets Tax Credit program and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. * Opportunity Zones Explorer - This tool was created to aid states in the process of designating Opportunity Zones. It utilizes a dataset created by the Urban Institute. * State Small Business Credit Initiative Tool - This tool includes data on over 21,000 transactions made through the SSBCI program from 2011-2016. * Economic Resilience and Inclusion Navigator - This tool provides insight into socioeconomic trends taking place at the county level for every county in the U.S. * Quick Access to Data and Local Provider Information - The Health Resources and Services Administration's Data Warehouse offers a wealth of information on all the factors that impact access to health care across the nation and territories, updated daily. * Census and Rural America - Tools and data comparing rural and urban areas. * State Science and Technology Institute - Labor force participation and employment by state and metro status, 2013-2017. Events and Learning 1. Community of Practice Local and Regional Food Systems "Innovative Marketing Programs in Our Community" April 25, 2019 at 12:00 pm CT/1:00pm ET. https://msstateextension.zoom.us/j/6623255885 or telephone: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 662 325 5885 2. Learning Opportunities for the ReConnect Pilot Program USDA is hosting technical assistance workshops for the new ReConnect Program. This program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. Please visit our events page for more information and additional future locations. * Register for the Auburn, Alabama workshop to be held May 8-9, 2019 * Register for the Alexandria, Minnesota workshop to be help May 15-16, 2019 3. U.S. Census Bureau conducts a series of free data access webinars to all interested data users. Attendees will learn how to access demographic, socioeconomic, housing and business data from the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Local Employment Dynamics, Economic Programs and more. When: April 1 to June 28, 2019. To learn about and register for our webinars, visit Census Academy. 4. Native American Small Businesses Specialized Training Various locations through June 11, 2019 RGG Services has been contracted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide Native American Small Businesses Specialized Training to address economic and business development issues and to help implement actions to improve their community. Various locations. The cost is FREE and space is limited. Register. 5. NADO's National CEDS Forum June 18-20, 2019 | Columbus, Ohio The event is designed to bring together staff from Economic Development Districts, regional organizations, tribes, and federal agencies for training sessions, tours, and networking opportunities. The forum will be co-located with the National Regional Transportation Conference and will include a handful of joint sessions and tours. To register for this event go here. Registration ends May 15, 2019. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 70 bytes Desc: image001.gif URL: From Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov Mon Apr 29 12:32:05 2019 From: Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov (Jeremy Zeller) Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:32:05 +0000 Subject: [MainstreetTowns] March Reinvestment Report In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The on-time rate for March was 60%. The Main Street Program that did not submit a report were Cherokee, Collinsville, Duncan, Enid, Guymon, McAlester, and Sapulpa. 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 2019 Reinvestment Report Summary For the Month of March Reinvestment Summary Cumulative Current 2019 Total Month Y-T-D Private Sector Reinvestment $1,322,219,889 $936,480 $3,792,515 Public Improvement Projects $416,316,610 $2,720,700 $3,424,248 Total Reinvestment Spending $1,738,536,499 $3,657,180 $7,216,763 Number of Active Programs 25 Number of Associate Programs 4 Number of Aspiring Communities 4 Number of Outreach Activities 2 5 # of Façade Rehabilitations 4,998 3 13 # of Other Building Projects & New Constr. 9,188 10 25 # of Buildings Sold 3,338 4 23 Net Gain: Business Openings, Relocations & Expansions 5,584 4 20 Jobs 19,103 22 53 Volunteer Hours (since 2002) 1,498,995 3,951 11,377 The summary report is attached. 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