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Collaboration * Distribution points through the downtown core will be maintained with current information about the local area and events that are occurring. In addition, CEDA has the ability to expand distribution through county -wide information which include the Visitor's Guide, the Kittitas County Maps, Tribune Visitor Guide, etc. Currently there are three locations in the downtown core which have high traffic volume which we can expand to: Pioneer Coffee, Cottage Cafe, Mike's Tavern, Cie Elum Bakery and many others. Through our partnership with the Kitittas County Chamber, CEDA is able to utilize the Chamber's -channels to promote the efforts of CEDA on their website, calendar, weekly emails to members, Facebook sites and distribution centers (Visitor Centers) in Cle Elum and Ellensburg. The Executive Director and Board Members attend and participate in many facits of the community. Examples of which include: City Council Meetings, City of Cle Elum Parks and Recreation Planning Committee, Cie Elum Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs and Upper Kittitas County Historical Society. In addition, CEDA maintains a very active communication with organization such as; Suncadia Community Services, Suncadia Home Owners Association, Washington State Horse Park, Cie Elum Roundup - PRCA Rodeo. CEDA board members are actively engaged in the Cie Elum and Kittitas County Communities. Meeting with community leaders and clubs to promote the City of Cie Elum and the county. Working together to better the health of their town and activities, which the downtown provides. 2500 character lirrit 51 Future Plans Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost -recovery models. Future Plans* Each year, CEDA Board of Directors and Committees develop work plans which specifically address creating a more sustainable environment, one that builds capacity for the organization and marketing efforts for the downtown. AS CEDA shows more and more success with its downtown revitalization efforts, a stronger environment for increased partnerships and opportunities for giving and sponsor events is evolving. CEDA estimates partnership giving to increase by 15% in the next year. Our close relationship with the City of Cle Elum has developed into a partnership With projects that will continue the efforts of downtown revitalization and help with creating cost -recovery models. Additionally, by having a strategy that gives us a 3 -5 -year goal, it helps us to plan and go after additional funding opportunities and to focus on diversifying our budget revenues to help balance our projects. 2500 character lirrit Application Questions: Part 4 I ^ 1 61 Additional Information Provide any additional information which will assist the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in evaluating your project and its benefit to tourism.