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development in Ellensburg. Identify <br />what industry certifications are <br />meaningful, and partner with CWU to <br />develop/deliver. Develop a workforce <br />strategy that aligns economic <br />development and workforce goals, <br />attract people who are good for our <br />community. Offer incentives to <br />businesses for workforce education. <br />• Utilities -energy. watec. While not the lowest In the state due to hydro <br />subsidization in some neighboring counties, Ellensburg continues to offer low <br />cost electric and natural gas rates to businesses. The city owned electric and gas <br />utility now has the flexibility to offer large load rates customized to the needs of <br />the business. Ellensburg's power is e:arbon-free. <br />Posture Recommendation <br />More temperate climate than Identify and make public Information <br />Grant/Douglas/Chelan Counties means about area utilities (energy, water), <br />less energy demand. Some of the -and the option for single load rates. <br />lowest energy rates in Washington Actively promote one stop shop for <br />state, and the authority to enter into electric, natural gas, water, <br />Single Load Rates with large electric wastewater -all managed by the City <br />users. of Ellensburg. <br />• Proximity to roadways and regional transit network. Ellensburg is at the <br />·crossroads of two major ihterstate roads, 1-90 and 1-82 (and Rt 977), where <br />various freight companies move cargo via road, and rail. Toe average daily <br />commute for employees is 16.5 minutes. Ellensburg offers a fare free transit <br />system for all. The system is paid for by a 2/lOths percent sales tax increase that <br />went into effect in 2016.· <br />Posture Recommendation <br />In the center of Washington State, Make known location of Ellensburg <br />and 'on the way to everywhere', and ease of road transportation. <br />movement of people and goods via Promote transit system and <br />the road system are well connected. interconnectedness in the region. <br />Voter support to maintain and expand <br />public transit svstem. <br />• Business friendl~. The average time for a business to build or renovate space is <br />lower than most jurisdictions in Washington state. However, there are lack of