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to help the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County and policy makers at all levels of government understand their competitive position and to coalesce around a vision for promoting the region. By utilizing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis approach, the plan identified and addressed strategic goals, policies and objectives for policy makers and administrative personnel to apply in decision making processes to advance and enhance the economic vitality of Kittitas County. The EDSP drew input from a broad cross section of citizens and Interest groups, and has been formally endorsed by Kittitas County, the City of Ellensburg, the City of Cle Elum , the City of Roslyn , the City of Kittitas, the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, and the Cle Elum Chamber of Commerce. The findings and recommendations outlined In the plan are designed to serve as a framework for making investment decisions, and for providing guidance in growth that is both realistic and sustainable. In addition the plan also provides a comprehensive depiction of the socia· economic and demographic status of the county and its relationship to other counties, both regionally and nationally. The 2009 version of the Economic Development StrategiC Plan is adopted by reference into this comprehensive plan subject to the following limitations. -The Economic Development Strategic Plan is adopted as a reference document to be used by Kittitas County as an aid in land use, capital facilities, and public policy discussions, and by members of the public wishing to propose projects, pursue grants for projects, or propose agreements with landholders. -The Economic Development StrategiC Plan may be used as a part of the Kittitas County Capital Facilities plan for purposes of utilizing real estate excise tax (REET) proceeds for acquisition or expansion of recreational infrastructure.