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Response 2.2 * Application Questions: Part 2 hsorihe the prior success of your evenVactivitylfacility it atlraclion lourisls. This is the second proposed year for the event with the inaugural year being cancelled due to Covid-19, therefore rire do not have historical data for this event. We can use estimates based on other similar events that take place within the region. Many similar events draw several hundred to a few thousand participanis. Last year Hospice friends easily raised over $1000 in the first raeek of promotions, prior to stopping sponsor requests based on the Covid-19 Pandemic. This event vtas well supported by our local community and region. 2500 character linit 3llmpact Response 3: Measuring Results * lbscril:e hniry yw will pnxnle your p.ventiactivity,facility kr attracl t&rflsts. The event will be promoted via regional and national agencies such as the Washington Pilots Association, Eperimental Aircraft Association, Civil Air Patrol and FM. We will promote via radio and broadcast media in eastern Washington and print ads in various ne\n6papers. We are also in the process of developing an online presence for Boraers Field with county lT approval r,rae will be able to promote via web-based marketing programs with Facebook, Google and others. Results will be measured through the use of registration forms for all aircraft participants, online ticket sales, social media contacts arrd surveys done during the event. 250t) character linit Application Questions: Part 3 4lCollaboration lf your organization collaborates or has created partnerships with other organizations, groups, or other events, how is this accomplished? 4.1 Collaboration *We have reached out to Hospice Friends to help promote the event for 2021 and utilize their volunteer corps to help facilitate the event as it was initially their event in 2020. We will also be unrking with CWU's aviation program, Department of Natural Resources and the EAA to facilitate onsite aviation operations. We are also uacrking wiih regional Civil Air Patrol units to being young aviators to the event for ground operations assistance. 2500 cherftxler lirrit 4.2 Promoting Local* tsUSINESS 4.3 l-lost Hotel* l]:scribe hora yori will prorir:te ltxiging establishnenls, reiiauranls. and business located rn l(tiitas County We will promote local lodging establishrnents through early marketing and registration forms for participants of the event. We will r,r,rcrk with local hotels to reserve blocks of rooms for those r,vtro have pre'registered for the event and selected specific accommodations. We will urork with local restaurants to provide Fly-ln special's lor their patrons and plan to promote other businesses willing to provide special incentives for tourists relating to the Fly-ln. We will also promote the farmers markets and other timely events scheduled for the vreekend of our event. Any business sponsors will be added to promotional materials and announced at the event. 2500 ciraracter limt ls there a lrost hotel for your event or glant project? lf yes, lisr the hotel. It No f Yes- 5l Future Plans