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In addition to, the strategies of the EBDA will help to satisfy the following goals and policies found within <br />Ellensburg's Comprehensive Plan chapter on Economic Development <br />Goal ED -f: Strengthen city partnerships and resources to support economic opportunities. <br />Policy A Continue to implement and regularly update a strategic economic development plan with <br />representatives from the following sectors; Industrial, transportation, agriculture, tourism, <br />healthcarc, and education. <br />Policy B Integrate economic strategies into community planning activities. <br />Goal ED -2- Stimulate and drverslfy Ellensburg's economy. <br />Palley A Encourage growth that will provide goods and services to the local and regional community. <br />Policy B Promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as the development of new <br />businesses. <br />Policy D Encourage development of light Industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg. <br />Goal ED -3 Grow and sustain a qualified waerkforce. <br />Policy A Coordinate with local high schools, higher education institutions, workforce development, <br />vocational rehabilitation, and local businesses to train a workforce that is prepared for emerging <br />job markets. <br />Goal ED -4 Emphasize economic development of downtown as an economic, toumt mta#, art and culturaf, <br />and event destrnafion. <br />Policy B Partner with local organizations to implement the downtown economic development plan. <br />S. Describe any research your organization has conducted which shows the need for this position. Please <br />include the data upon which your cialme are based for our review. <br />In 2009, the TIP strategies was created for Kittitas County, many of these strategies are being incorporated into <br />the new EBDA strategic planning for economic development. Both Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg <br />conducted research and public outreach opportunities that led to the development of the goals, policies and <br />strategies within their Comprehensive Plane that address Economic Development and the need to position our <br />county to recruit and retain non-government jobs for our workforce. As stated previously, the current employment <br />situation in i Ittilas Country is not a sustainable path for a successful future. <br />Submit the original application to: <br />Kittitas County Department of Public Works <br />411 N. Ruby, Suite #1 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />11 <br />