March 21, 2023 11:20 a.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

The Reedsport Main Street Program and the Strategy Lounge have been selected as a 2023-2024 Main Street Economic Vitality Hub.

Liason Rosa Solano said the organization is partnering to learn, support, and help build skills for economic recovery and resiliency in the Reedsport community. Solano said Reedsport is one of three communities in Oregon selected.

The program will provide training and technical assistance from Rural Development Initiatives and Oregon Main Street for the next two years. It will include virtual trainings and in-person technical assistance workshops in Reedsport. The first virtual session, Economic Vitality 101, is on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.

Solano said those interested in helping Reedsport thrive can sign up by calling 541-271-3603 extension 1008 or email: mainstreet@cityofreedsport.org.