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Response 2.3: 3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />Projection * We predict 858 will visit from out of state or out of the country for these events. In <br />addition, we believe this could bring $72,930 to Kittitas County. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.3: According to a 2015 downtown zip code survey, 11 % of those surveyed were <br />Evidence* visiting from outside the state or country (600 from Dachshund on Parade, 1,200 <br />from Hoedown, 2,000 from Buskers, 4,000 from Hometown Holidays= 7,800 people. <br />7,800 x 11 %=858). <br />According to the 2015 Dean Runyan report for Kittitas County, the average <br />expenditures for overnight visitors per person, per day is $85 (858 x 85= $72,930 <br />in potential spending). <br />We will continue to do surveys, review google analytics, and review registration <br />forms to verify attendance information. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 2 L} <br />31 Measuring Results <br />What tools will you use to measure your event's impact on tourism? Please be specific and provide examples. Include the <br />following information: <br />A. Is your project/event year-round or is it seasonal or date -specific? Go to definitions of terms. <br />B. What strategies will you employ to assure you are attracting tourists from at least 50 miles away? <br />C. What strategies will you use to assist in marketing all of Kittitas County as a tourist destination with your <br />event/project funding request? <br />Response 3: <br />Measuring Results* <br />Response 3 A: <br />Measuring Results* <br />Response 3 B: <br />Measuring Results* <br />What tools will you use to measure your event's irrpact on tourism? Rease be specific and provide examples <br />Dachshunds- We will use registration information to determine how many people <br />are coming to downtown Ellensburg from outside of the county. <br />Hoedown- We will use zip code surveys that ask where the person is from and if <br />they are staying the night. <br />Buskers in the Burg- We will refer to children's activity waivers, that ask for zip <br />codes and if they are staying the night, to determine roughly what percentage of <br />people attending are from out of town. <br />Hometown Holidays- At our various events, we will utilize zip code surveys. <br />2500 character limit <br />A. Is your project/event year-round or is it seasonal or date -specific? <br />r Year Round cf Seasonal r Date Specific <br />Your selection here should be supported by the dates you provided above, in the Ffoject or Event Information section <br />B. What strategies will you employ to assure you are attracting tourists from at least 50 miles away? <br />We will target our ads at Yakima, Tri -Cities, Wenatchee, Spokane, and <br />Seattle/Tacoma. We will utilize Google Analytics to ensure our website is reaching <br />those markets. <br />2500 character limit <br />