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experience is strong and comprehensive, while keeping in mind that prospects may find a better fit in another <br />community within Kittitas County. Having a strong economic development organization is beneficial to Ellensburg, <br />the Chamber and Kittitas County. <br />5. What goals and dellvarablas have you set for this position? How will you measure success? <br />GOALS STEPS/ MEASUREMENTS/OUTCOMES <br />Bring EBDA into the City and • Complete -EBDA is now a fully functioning Public <br />establish financials and Development Authority within the City of Ellensburg, <br />governance with all applicable bylaws, rules, financials, and <br />governance updated, maintaining its anns--length <br />approach from local government as prescribed in <br />RCW 35.21.730 <br />Review and update mission, • Complete: <br />vision, and core principals • MISSION: The mission of the Ellensburg Business <br />Development Authority (EBDA) is to strat.eg lcally <br />recruit and support businesses, and connect them to <br />resources so they can start, grow, and prosper. <br />• VISION: The EBDA has an active role to ensure <br />Ellensburg has a vibrant and prosperous local <br />economy that values its history and natural beauty. <br />• CORE PRINCIPLES: <br />-Build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships <br />-Anticipate business opportunities and development <br />-Enhance living standards and economic vitality in <br />Ellensburg <br />-Use creativity and innovation to accomplish our <br />work <br />-Be accountable, professional, and transparent <br />Hire competent staff as city • Complete: Half-time salaried staff hired Feb 2018 <br />emplovee <br />Apply with the Chamber of • Ellensburg was awarded two Opportunity Zones by <br />Commerce for Opportunity Zone the Department of Commerce <br />status <br />Recruit board members to bring • Complete: Recruited 3 new board members, to bring <br />value to EBDA and its strategies it to 9 full members. Included: CWU Management <br />ProfeBSOr with the Institute of Innovation & <br />Enb'epreneurship, local business Director of <br />Marketing and Strategies, Project Management <br />Exoert <br />Understand current business • Analyze business climate of 1400 existing <br />climate and needs businesses. Meet with representatives of sectors and <br />gain understanding as to their current local and <br />lndustrv needs <br />Engage existing businesses • Established assistance programs with available <br />resources at our fingertips to connect to businesses <br />• Offer workshops and opportunities for advancement <br />to address needs <br />Establish EBDA as a ago-to• • Updated and valuable website and materials that <br />organization advance Ellensburg and Kittitas County as a great <br />olace to establish and condud business <br />Create great working partnerships • Begin meeting regular1y with Chamber of Commerce <br />within the City, Chamber, County, Business Development Office <br />and State • Quarter1y meetings with County Commissioners <br />• Bi-Annual updates and input from City County <br />• Work with Chamber and County on outreach to other <br />Cities in the Countv to ensure strona relationshics -- <br />8