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• Puget Sound overflow. Population in the greater Seattle area has been growing <br />by more than 1,000 people a week since 2010. Ellensburg is now feeling the <br />pressure of population "spill-over," a combination of increased commuters from <br />Ellensburg to Seattle jobs, and permanent residents, seeking relief in Ellensburg <br />from the pressures of crowded highways and communities. The pressure is <br />evident in a very tight housing market. Ellensburg should expect spill-over In <br />businesses choosing to relocate. This may be an opportunity or threat, <br />depending on the nature of the business. Ellensburg should act now to prioritize <br />Industry clusters most compatible with the future we envision for ourselves. <br />Posture Recommendation <br />As a bedroom community to the Leverage community assets and strengths <br />Puget Sound, our focus should to take charge of our future rather than <br />be self-directed rather than allow the community to develop to meet <br />allowing our position to be Puget Sound's needs. <br />externally dictated. Over 25% of <br />Ellensburg residents are dally . <br />commuters to the west side. .. <br />ELLENSBURG'S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES <br />Looking at the aforementioned recommendations creates a list of opportunities for <br />EBDA to pursue. <br />ECONOMIC STRENGTHS <br />TOPfC R~mmehd a.i:ion -··; ,• <br />Ct>mol ete bv '.. . ' •, ' ;,. •.;' ... .. .. . . <br />Innovation Fully understand and utilize the caoabilities of a PDA. <br />Seek out Public-Private partnerships (P3) to <br />increase oooortun.ities for livable waae iob creatlon . <br />Target in~ividuals who will bring a positive impact to <br />our community and not iust business sectors. <br />Educate EBDA, City Council about change and <br />'disruptors' happening in the economic development <br />profession (e.o. H02). <br />Well educated Customize degree/certification programs to meet <br />workforce new/existina business needs. <br />Build a path for graduates to follow and stay in <br />Etlensburq. <br />Identify opportunities to connect intellectual power <br />of faculty and students to economic development in <br />Ellensbura.