August 12, 2022
OREGON SOUTH COAST REGIONAL TOURISM NETWORK
WHISKEY RUN FESTIVAL REPORT

The success of first-time events is always difficult to predict. See how the Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Festival did in the first year by clicking on the below report from the Organizers.
FOUNDANT TECHNOLOGIES NON-PROFIT EVENTS:
LIVE WEBINARS AND EVENTS FOR NON-PROFITS

Foundant offers webinars for non-profits and philanthropists. Check out the many offerings they have by clicking the button below.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM AT SOU

Southern Oregon University (SOU) has launched a unique Sustainable Tourism Management Bachelor’s degree program that will provide students with the tools they need to address sustainability in the tourism industry. Students will graduate with the skills necessary to lead tourism destinations with systemic, long-term thinking to replenish and revitalize, bringing about healthy communities, circular economies, and thriving environments.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH CCD

Community Resources Development Program is offered free to Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. If you are in need of the services outlined below click the link for more information.

• Project Development
• Resource Prospecting
• Grant Writing
• Grant Administration
• Federal Funding Opportunities Prospect List
• Need-based Mentoring
• Grant Writer Roster
• Grant Readiness Assessment
BEST PRACTICES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Historically, Travel & Tourism has been one of the most dynamic economic sectors on the Southern Oregon Coast and over the past ten years, short-term rentals have increased in popularity and offered a new and different value experience to our visitors.
 
The attached report, developed by the World Travel & Tourism Council with the support of Airbnb, a leading global platform for short-term rentals in more than 220 countries and regions and 100,000 cities and towns around the world, highlights a variety of practical, easy-to-implement best practices in STR regulation.
 
We found the differences between Raleigh, North Carolina and Seattle, Washington very interesting.

ARE YOU A NEURODIVERSE-FRIENDLY BUSINESS?

If you’ve recently picked up a write-up on Most Loved Workplaces or Best Places to Work, you may be surprised to see that good benefits and higher-than-average salaries aren’t contributing to those titles anymore, but then neither is having a Foosball table. Employees (and customers) want more.

While many businesses are launching diversity initiatives, there’s one area of diversity you may not have considered—neurodiversity. There are several ways to be designated a neurodiverse-friendly business, whether that’s creating a more inviting atmosphere for neurodiverse customers or creating a workplace where all employees are comfortable and valued. 

Over the past two decades, identification as a neurodiverse individual has increased 600% so ensuring your business embraces this aspect of diversity is growing in importance.
OREGON HISTORIC TRAILS FUND

Each fall, the Oregon Historic Trails Fund awards grants to support projects that interpret, preserve, or maintain Oregon's trail-related resources. Grants may also be awarded for marketing, education, advocacy, and research relating to historic trails. An advisory committee made up of people who are knowledgeable about Oregon’s historic trails and cultural resources review grant applications and makes recommendations to the OCF board. Approximately $40,000 may be available in one or more grants each year. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in November. Please review the Request for Proposals for more information.
LABOR DAY IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Labor Day is fast approaching. This unofficial end of summer is largely ignored by businesses partly because a holiday surrounding working doesn’t seem like much fun. However, you can use this day for more than planning a backyard BBQ or trip to the beach. Here are some engaging social media and activity ideas that you can work on over the next month to drive interaction and get employees and customers excited about this much overlooked holiday.
UPCOMING GRANT & AWARD DEADLINES


PHOTO CREDITS: Mountain biker by Jake Schumacher, Webinar and coffee by Chris Montgomery, Log cabin courtesy of Southern Oregon University, Sand and dune grass by John Peters, A-Frame cabin by Travis Grossen, Woman at work by Brooke Cagle, Forest trail by Tim Mossholder, Patriotic biker and runner by Frank McKenna