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Reflecting on the criteria listed in the previous section above, and using data collected <br />about regional competitor municipalities, the Ellensburg Busines.z-, Development <br />Authority has conducted an analysis of this community's business position, vis-a-vis <br />recruitment of new opportunities and sustaining the local business economy. <br />Businesses In Ellensburg have strong community ties, which reduce the risk of leaving <br />the area. A healthy community relies on having strong, committed businesses. Real job <br />growth, over time, comes from local business retention and expansion. <br />As of year-end 2017, the Washingtx)n State Department of Revenue indicates there are <br />11400 registered businesses In Ellensburg. Of these registered businesses, about 200 <br />are looted in the downtown core leaving 1,200 outside the downtown core. Registered <br />businesses may include various types such as retail or industrial as well as home <br />businesses. <br />Of key concern to EBDA is to ensure those businesses who are in Ellensburg can <br />continue to prosper and grow. Business assistance is a tool EBDA can employ to retain <br />and expand businesses <br />Business <br />Assistance <br />EBDA's-Com titiye' positiondvanoe.EBDA's <br />Position B <br />Ellensburg's Business_ Incubator, <br />Seek out and maintain a list of mentors for <br />offering graduated rental structure <br />local businesses. <br />and light industrial space for start- <br />up/expanding businesses. <br />A Microloan Program for <br />Identify and promote public and private <br />businesses who have been <br />resources available for businesses to sustain <br />unsuccessful in the traditional <br />over time. <br />marketplace in securing funds to <br />grow their business. <br />Sponsoring trainings, workshops <br />Ask and listen to what area businesses say <br />and events such as NxLevel <br />they need to continue growth and prosperity, <br />Entrepreneur Course and the <br />and offer confidential assistance. <br />recent SBA/EBDA Small Business <br />Fair. <br />A key factor in determining whether or not a business will stay and possibly grow in <br />Ellensburg is a welcoming business climate, and capacity and interest in partnering with <br />others to ensure a more inclusive and inviting place for businesses. <br />