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Tourism Job Opening

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Hello,

The Oregon South Coast Regional Tourism Network is hiring a Regional Coordinator.

Apply now for the position of Network Manager of the Oregon South Coast Regional Tourism Network

The Oregon South Coast Tourism Network is looking for a smart, spirited, and capable Network Manager. Click here to learn more about the network and see below for a detailed job description for the Network Manager.

A Network Manager’s primary job is to help build a cohesive, resilient network that supports the mission of the Oregon South Coast Tourism Network as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The role of a Network Manager is not to run an organization. Instead, the role is designed to help the network convene, connect, communicate, coordinate, and collaborate around its shared purpose. A primary goal is to continually cultivate trust amongst its members.

Apply Now
To apply, send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to Southcoastnetworkmanager@gmail.com by February 23rd at midnight PT. The subject line of your email should read “Application for Network Manager position”. We will then follow up by March 16th with information about the first round of interviews. Your cover letter should respond to these three questions:

Applications are now being accepted until February 23rd, 2018
CLICK HERE FOR DESCRIPTION and APPLICATION INFORMATION

 

Extension Agritourism Conference

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January 25th, 2018

Agritourism Conference Built for Your Future Success

Join us for a great day of networking and info!
Join us for a great day of networking and info!

By Mary Stewart, OSU Extension Service

Hello and welcome to the new year!

If you’re like us, you have some lofty goals cleverly disguised as New Year’s resolutions. If any of those goals include furthering your agritourism operation, gaining inspiration, building your agritourism network, or getting to the bottom of some nagging questions, we’ve got an event tailored just for you.

You are enthusiastically invited to the 2018 Agritourism Conference for Clackamas, Marion, and Polk Counties.

The Agritourism Conference is an educational and networking event for farm direct marketers and other agritourism operators, designed for all sizes and types of farms, ranches, woodlands, nurseries, wineries, food processors and botanical gardens. It is also a great place to meet other operators, share your knowledge and learn better business strategy.

We will be addressing such topics as:

  • Forming a diverse marketing portfolio to best represent your business
  • Adding outdoor recreation tourism to your business mix
  • Models of success from here & elsewhere
  • How zoning and health regulations affect agritourism operations
  • Willamette Valley wine trends
  • Lessons learned from the total eclipse
  • Web design and increasing SEO

We hope you can join us for this year’s conference. The details are as follows:

WHEN: Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 8:30am-3:00pm

WHERE: The Oregon Garden, Orchid Room, 895 W. Main Street, Silverton

COST: $20 per person, includes lunch

REGISTRATION: Here!

The event is co-sponsored by: OSU Extension Service, Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Kyle Bunch Agency – American Family Insurance, and Oregon Farm Loop.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mary or Victoria at 503-588-5301.

Looking forward to seeing you at the conference!

Travel Oregon Small Grants Open July 10

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Travel Oregon has announced the opening of two matching grants program opportunities with a combined $358,000 of available funds.

The program makes awards to eligible applicants for projects that contribute to the development and improvement of the tourism economy in communities throughout the state in support of Travel Oregon’s mission of “a better life for Oregonians through strong, sustainable local economies.”

The 2017-2018 Competitive Small Grants opening cycle has $200,000 available for grant awards. Eligible projects may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants must demonstrate at least a 10 percent cash match. Download the Competitive Small Grants Guidelines for specific eligibility requirements and to view the application questions.

An additional $158,000 will be administered through the Oregon Wine Country Plates Matching Grants Program that awards up to $50,000 for wine and culinary tourism initiatives. Applicants must demonstrate a 1-to-1 match with at least 50 percent of matching funds being cash. Download the Wine Country Plates Matching Grants Guidelines for specific eligibility requirements and to view the application questions.

Important dates:

  • July 10, 2017 – Online application opens
  • Aug. 9, 2017 (5 p.m.) – Online application closes
  • Sept. 20, 2017 – Competitive Small Grants application status notification (work can officially begin)
  • Sept. 29, 2017 (5 p.m.) – Competitive Small Grants signed contract due to Travel Oregon
  • Oct. 4, 2017 – Oregon Wine Country Plates Grants application status notification (work can officially begin)
  • Oct. 13, 2017 (5 p.m.) – Oregon Wine Country Plates Grants signed and contract due to Travel Oregon

If grant funds remain, both programs may reopen in the fall.

Additional details can be found at Industry.TravelOregon.com/Matching-Grants.