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Response 1:The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce,is a nonprofit organization that Project/Event collectively provides opportunities for local municipalities to identify and produceDescription*special events that are aligned with and increasing tourists to their downtown.In the past few years,the National Main Street Center Four Point Approach is the structure the chamber has referenced,the merchant community in the City of Kittitas is looking to grow their city.Several opportunity projects such as; Fourth of July Event,Trunk or Treat Event,Christmas in Kittitas Event have been launched and are gaining popularity with visitors and surrounding communities in our area.Economically,it is hard for many merchants,and did cause closure of a couple businesses.Due to these closures and the renovation of spaces,new retail opportunities are now available.These retail spaces are being actively looked at by the Chamber of Commerce,Central Washington University and other owners or second business ventures by existing business owners. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is working closely with existing merchants to develop a stronger retail options to increase tourism during each season,Spring,Summer,Fall and Winter.In doing so,the Chamber of Commerce is also networking with local schools,with organizations,and the university to identify activities which will have the oppodunity to impact the retail income and tourism in downtown Kittitas. Promoting Downtown continues to be a long-term goal,building partnerships with merchants,local vendors and organizations to increase participation is an important part of achieving the goal of both promoting and encouraging tourism in Kittitas. Expanding the reach of existing projects,to ensure that visitors lodge at local airbnb's,travelers along 1-90,people participating in major events in the area stop and shop will increase retail sales,year around.The Master plan will determine potential sites for infill development,public improvements,and redevelopment.These sites will be identified on an assessment map of the community.The plans will provide a phased approach for short,medium and long term improvements to Kittitas that recognize that projects of this nature take time, funding,and partnerships. By working with Arnett Muldrowteam,there will be opportunities for key sites such as buildings,streetscapes,parks,open spaces,alleys,etc.This task will examine the market definition for retail and tourism trade in Kittitas. 2500 character linit List of Intended Use of Funds Master Plan and Market Assessment -Strategy Plan 2|Projections of Increased Tourism Please provide the following estimates of how any money received will result in increases in the number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip: 1.Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; 2.To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; 3.or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections.