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4.2 Promoting Local* EUSINESS Dscribe how you will ixorrote lodging establishnents, reslaurants. and business located ilr t(ttjlas Oounty We will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses located in Kittitas County in a variety of methods. Throughout the year, ute have a number of special exhibits, programs, and events to promote the topic of a particular exhibit. We tivrrk with local businesses and other non-profits to co-market these events which increase e)eosure for both parties. We anticipate to feature a number of these parlicular businesses through our exhibit upgrades and through references on our rivebsite as links; through the viriual lectures were they have a full screen of information that sends people to local resources to plan trips; promotion ihrough our social media accounts. especially as facts about businesses thror:gh our "Did You KnoW' notes; and lhrough our videos and newsletters that encourage individuals to visit and stay locally. Currently the Museum has an entire e$ibit room ol 2,40A square feet plus an additional space of 600 square feet that features local businesses past and present. As e*ribits update, there are ways to incorporate information on current local businesses. Additionally, plans are in the vr,rrrks to have specialized e>&ibits on local automobile dealerships that have existed past and present and the Kittitas Reclamation District. We have worked with lron Horse Brei,rery for an upcoming project. We also have a display at the Hotel Windroq and are looking for additional collaborative projects in and around Kittitas County. Other plans to promote local lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses include tour and event sponsorships, exhibit and programming partnerships, and through opportunilies to provide historic research, photographs, and information for the business which is a great collaborative effort that co-promotes lhe business and museum. For example, we have provided information to the Red Pickle about the Black and White Servrce Station building in Ellensburg, and vlie are actively v\orking with businesses in Ellensburg. Kittitas, Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Easton. Museum staff and volunteers also provide \4,ord of mouth recommendations and print materials at lhe museum for individuals interesled in local lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses. 2500 character lir.ril 4.3 Host Hotel*ls there a host holei foi'your evenl or grant prqject? lf yes, list the hotel. trNo f Yes- 5l Future Plans Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. tnclude any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models.