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Main
Street Arkansas Calendar – July 16 - 20, 2012
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MONDAY Susan
– Batesville (merchant visits); Sam – Russellville (master plan)
TUESDAY Susan, Mark – Ozark (merchant
visits); Cary, Greg, Nancy, Sam – Wynne (4-Point training)
WEDNESDAY
Greg
& Brian – Siloam Springs (property tech asst.); Sam & Susan – Helena (board
meeting, merchant visit)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Nancy – out
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IN
THIS ISSUE:
Main
Street Rogers Press
New
Paragould Business
6
Grant Opportunities
Small
Biz, Big Dreams – AmEx Opportunity
Main Street Weekly Items Worth
Review
Main
Street Rogers Press
New
Paragould Biz
Tourism
Feasibility Study Matching Grant
USDA
Offers Rural Business Opportunity Grants
USDA is awarding an estimated $2.4 million to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Grant funds can be used for community economic development, feasibility studies, business strategic planning, and other activities. Application deadline: August 6, 2012
USDA is awarding an estimated $2.4 million to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Grant funds can be used for community economic development, feasibility studies, business strategic planning, and other activities. Application deadline: August 6, 2012
FedEx
Global Citizenship Program
The mission of the FedEx Global Citizenship Program is to support the communities the company serves, including international locations, through charitable contributions, in-kind shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. The company's core giving areas include the following: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Child Pedestrian Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. In addition to its commitment to these core areas, FedEx supports select educational as well as local community projects identified by company team members. FedEx is especially interested in supporting organizations that request 5% or less of the total project budget, contingency grants, or seed monies with the expectation that other sources will contribute matching amounts. Priority is also given to communities where FedEx employees live, work, and volunteer. Requests may be submitted at any time. Visit the company’s website to review the grant criteria and the online application process.
The mission of the FedEx Global Citizenship Program is to support the communities the company serves, including international locations, through charitable contributions, in-kind shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. The company's core giving areas include the following: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Child Pedestrian Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. In addition to its commitment to these core areas, FedEx supports select educational as well as local community projects identified by company team members. FedEx is especially interested in supporting organizations that request 5% or less of the total project budget, contingency grants, or seed monies with the expectation that other sources will contribute matching amounts. Priority is also given to communities where FedEx employees live, work, and volunteer. Requests may be submitted at any time. Visit the company’s website to review the grant criteria and the online application process.
Arkansas
non-profit organizations are invited to take advantage of an incredible
opportunity to apply for grants from the Arkansas Arts Council's statewide Arts on Tour program. Grant applications are available here and are being accepted for performances and
exhibitions that are scheduled for July 1-December 31, 2012.
The
Arts on Tour program was developed by the Arkansas Arts Council to provide fee
support to eligible presenters that showcase artists listed on the Arts on Tour
roster. Eligible presenters include non-profit organizations (theaters,
libraries, museums, social service organizations, etc.) and schools and
government agencies.
Presenters
can choose from an online roster of more than 200 Arkansas performing and
visual artists, ensembles and groups, and apply for reimbursement of 40 percent
of the artist's contract fee. For more information, contact Jess at (501)
324-9768 or jess@arkansasheritage.org.
Dog
Park Grant Opportunity
The Nutro
Company, a manufacturer of pet food products, is inviting applications for
the third annual Room to Run Dog Park Appreciation Project, a grant program
designed to support dog parks and off-leash areas serving communities in the
United States.
The program will award thirty
grants of $2,000 on a rolling basis (through October 2012) to help fund
enhancement efforts in public, nonprofit dog parks. Examples of funded
enhancements include general repairs and maintenance (e.g., painting benches,
repairing fences), installation of new agility equipment, landscaping, updates
to water system, and creation of a poop bag center.
For complete program
information and application procedures, visit the Nutro Company Community
Initiatives Web page.
AR Law
Firm Issues Call for Non-Profits
Small business. Big
dreams.
Your business could win $25,000 and a strategy to
make those dreams a reality.*
American Express OPEN and
Facebook have teamed up to give five small businesses a Big Break® for their
business and their community.
For your business and your community:
- You’ll get: $25,000 to grow your business
and drive customers to your door, plus a visit from American Express OPEN
and Facebook for a one-on-one strategy session to put it all into action.
- Your community will get: An event for local businesses
to meet and learn from American Express OPEN and Facebook. In addition,
American Express® Cardmembers will receive a statement credit for shopping
at local small businesses one weekend in September. Details to be
announced.
Entering is easy
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Good
Stuff from this week’s Main Street Weekly:
Building
the Streetscape.
This presentation published by the National Trust Main Street Center offers an
overview of appropriate public improvement strategies for historic and
traditional commercial districts. It can be used to train volunteers and build
public support for your efforts. Download
a copy.Vacant Building Ordinance, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Ordinance to identify and register vacant commercial buildings; determine the responsibilities of owners of vacant buildings; and provide for administration, enforcement, and penalties. Also included is a Vacant Building Registration form. Download a copy.
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