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Collaboration *Distribution points through the downtown core will be maintained with current <br />information about the local area and events that are occurring.In addition,CEDA <br />has the ability to e×pand distribution through county-wide information which include <br />the Visitor's Guide,the Kittitas County Maps,Tribune Visitor Guide,etc.Currently <br />there are three locations in the downtown core which have high traffic volume which <br />we can e×pand to:Pioneer Coffee,Cottage Cafe,Mike's Tavern,Cle Elum Bakery <br />and many others. <br />Through our partnership with the Kitittas County Chamber,CEDA is able to utilize <br />the Chamber's -channels to promote the efforts of CEDA on their website, <br />calendar,weekly emails to members,Facebook sites and distribution centers <br />(Visitor Centers)in Cle Elum and EIIensburg. <br />The Executive Director and Board Members attend and participate in many facits of <br />the community.Examples of which include:City Council Meetings,City of Cle Elum <br />Parks and Recreation Planning Committee,Cle Elum Kiwanis,Lions and Rotary <br />Clubs and Upper Kittitas County Historical Society.In addition,CEDA maintains a <br />very active communication with organization such as;Suncadia Community <br />Services,Suncadia Home Owners Association,Washington State Horse Park,Cle <br />Elum Roundup -PRCA Rodeo. <br />CEDA board members are actively engaged in the Cle Elum and Kittitas County <br />Communities.Meeting with community leaders and clubs to promote the City of Cle <br />Elum and the county.Working together to better the health of their town and <br />activities,which the downtown provides. <br />2500 character limt <br />5|Future Plans <br />Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining.Include any plans for ticket <br />sales,event sponsors,and other cost-recovery models. <br />Future Plans*Each year,CEDA Board of Directors and Committees develop work plans which <br />specifically address creating a more sustainable environment,one that builds <br />capacity for the organization and marketing efforts for the downtown.AS CEDA <br />shows more and more success with its downtown revitalization efforts,a stronger <br />environment for increased partnerships and opportunities for giving and sponsor <br />events is evolving.CEDA estimates partnership giving to increase by 15%in the <br />next year. <br />Our close relationship with the City of Cle Elum has developed intp a partnership <br />with projects that will continue the efforts of downtown revitalization and help with <br />creating cost-recovery models. <br />Additionally,by having a strategy that gives us a 3-5-year goal,it helps us to plan <br />and go after additional funding opportunities and to focus on diversifying our <br />budget revenues to help balance our projects. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Application Questions:Part 4 <br />6|Additional Information <br />Provide any additional information which will assist the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in evaluating your <br />project and its benefit to tourism.