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@ <br />CENTERFUSE <br />Ellensburg Business Development <br />Ellensburg, WA <br />Introduction <br />The Ellensburg Development Business Authority, dba CenterFuse, is a public <br />development authority, authorized by RCW. 35,21.730 and created by the City of <br />Ellensburg in 1994 {City of Ellensburg Ordinance No. 3895). CenterFuse is a nine-member <br />governing board appointed by the Ellensburg City Council. The board's Executive <br />Director is a City employee provided to the board through an interlocal agreement. <br />The purpose of CenterFuse is to bring family wage jobs to Ellensburg and grow the <br />median family income as measured by the State of Washington. CenterFuse plays an <br />active role to ensure Ellensburg has a vibrant and prosperous local economy that values <br />its history and natural beauty, Centerfuse strives to be knowledgeable, professional, <br />welcoming, and connected in order to support business success and growth in <br />Ellensburg, <br />CenterFuse strategically recruits and supports businesses and connects them with the <br />resources they need to start, grow, and/or prosper. The work of CenterFuse focuses <br />on the seven-square-mile area of the City of Ellensburg, as well as the Urban Growth <br />Area (UGA). CenterFuse partners with other economic development groups and key <br />employers to support prosperity throughout Kittitas County.