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Partnershi 1 J.s/ Jlusiness Climate <br />EBDA's· Comoetltlve P.osltlon ' I : -Advance :EBDA 1s Position By_ _ I <br />Community interested and Identify and connect with venture capital <br />invested in supporting local sources. <br />businesses. <br />A vibrant historic downtown. Know what businesses are in Ellensburg and <br />what their ongoing needs are. <br />Quality of life that attracts and Link expanding businesses with public <br />retains workers. programs designed to mitigate growing pains <br />and regulatory issues. <br />Regularly connect with area business <br />organizations, e.g. Rotary, Chamber. <br />Continue to maintain relationships with historic <br />preservation experts and the Ellensburg <br />Downtown Association. <br />- <br />Echolrig ~ previous statement, develop a <br />workforce strategy that aligns economic <br />development arid workforce goals to attract <br />people who are good for our community. This <br />inchides working closely with large employers <br />I such as Ellensburg School District, Central <br />Washington University, as well as long-term <br />smaller employers others. <br />Actively seek out public-public partnerships to <br />further investment in business expansion. <br />Community interest is reflected in their <br />investment in supporting local businesses. <br />Attracting new business <br />Being a university town is evident, as Ellensburg residents have a level of education <br />higher than average in Washington state. The student population 1 which swells nine <br />months out of the year, Is about half of Ellensburg's total population. Many. local <br />residents are employed at the university which is one of the largest employers in our <br />community. The economy of the city Is closely related to the university.