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Attachm ent 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR • Be the primary contact to the Dept. of Commerce, attend ADO fJ'leetings, meet regularlv with Commerce staff, overSee our ADO reporting requIrements, over see our ADO activity and financial reports. • Provide direct technical assistance to businesses located In Kittitas County in accordance with RCW 43.330.080. (see attached) • Work to meet our ADO goal reporting requirements. (see attached) • Assist and encourage entrepreneurs and businesses to locate or expand within Kittitas County. • Assist in the assessment of infrastructure and capital improvement projects for the county arid cities. • Oversee data base of available properties throughout IC"Ittitas County. • Conduct research for exi~ng and start-up businesses to assist them in growing or expanding. • Assist businesses with site locations and arrange site visits within Kittitas County. • Assist entrepreneurs and businesses access city, county, state and federal resources. .. Provide information on and assistance with state, local and federal permitting processes, tax issues and other essential information for operating, expanding, or locating a business in Washington. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with city, county and state government representatives. • Work with elected officials to create a better bUsiness dimate in Kittitas COunty & Washington State. • Develop and manage an annual budget that is approved by the CEO & Finance Committee. • Develop and manage an annual work plan with the Economic Development Committee that is approved by the Board of Directors. " • Staff support for the Economic Development Committee and Board of Directors. • Regularly attend city, county and other relevant community meetings Induding long-range planning and land development meetings. • Attend conferences relevant to the position which enhances the core function of the Economic Development Department. • Collect and report data needed for business assistance and recruitment. • Partidpate on Boards and with associations relevant to economic development andlor our ADO requirements. • other duties as assigned. EllENSBURG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY • Oversee operations and maintenance of buildings and landscapins at the InCubator (1000 Prospect Avenue) and the Airport Facility (3110 Airport Road). .. • Market Incubator facility and programs, induding recruitment of new businesses to occupy the buildings, ensuring that the sites are fullV leased at all times. . • Provide tenants with assistance to access local and state resources, provide counseling on small business issues, including but not limited to marketing, foan packaging, finandal analysis, licensing requirements, and referrals to technical assistance from our statewide network. Coordinate design, financing, and contracting of any new construction projects selected by the EBDA Board. Actively market the availability of the microlcan fund, review all miaoloan fund applicatiOns and present them to the Executive Committee for approval. Attend monthly Board meetings and ensure that the Board packets are serit out in a timely manner. Provide day to day operational duties Ie: .banking, approval of invoices, web site updates. Provide direct technical assistance and permitting assistance to Ellensburg Businesses. Work with the EllensbulJ CIty Council and Staff regarding the City owned Industrial Ught property along Dolarwav Rd. Including the 110 aaes by Rotary Park. Work with the City Coundl and staff on needed code and ordinance updates. Act as a liaison between the business community and the Oty. Update and review policies, monitor budget, approve expenses, provide day to day operational oversight, implement policies to ensure compliance with state auditing standards. Keep up to date data on Ellensburg. Assist with other duties as assigned.