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Collaboration* 51 Future Plans We offer goods or services from many local providers during the event, we lease space from Canyon River Lodge and food service is offered by Canyon River Grill. In addition, we open our lodge for marketing and public outrea ch ventures to many other businesses and organizations (many located within Kittitas County). Canyon River Lodge Forterra Canyon River Grill Whipsaw Brewery D and M Coffee Shirti,,,orks Diamond T Horsemanship Pheasants Forever Mule Deer Foundation Badger Mountain Brewery Kittitas County Field and Stream Club Federation of Fly Fishers 2500 character linit Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models. Future Plans* Our estimate is that the new extensions for this ongoing event and utilization of the grant funds available will increase our turnout from 200 guests to 400+ guests during the course of the 3 Day event. At some point if we our classes and lectures become full and we feel that ticket sales v-.ouldn't be detrimental to overall turnout we v-.ould begin charging for admission. The net gain for the county in capturing another 200+ visitors however is too great for us to charge admission at this point. After a few successful years with additional funding support we v-.ould pursue ticket sales and possible sponsorship from manufacturers within our industry. The first step is to reach the ceiling on event capacity . 2500 character linit Application Questions: Part 4 61 Additional Information Provide any additional information which will assist the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in evaluating your project and its benefit to tourism. Additional Information Our business is based on tourism and we have a proven track record of 15 years here in bringing customers from outside the area to visit this valley. Historically our business has focused on offering guided services for fly fishing . We are making a strategic shift towards educating consumers on how to utilize our public lands for fly fishing, rafting , INingshooting, and general outdoor enjoyment. This will allow consumers to increase the number of days per field (since they now have the skills to be un-guided), \Mlich results in more visits to Kittitas County, and the win for Red's is hopefully to convert more families into sports that we outfit retail gear for. Ultimately we are promoting lifestyle changes for many families that are outdoor curious and v-.ould like to do it in Kittitas County. Where its dry. Most of the time . Although this event is date specific it will have an impact felt year round. 2500 character linit