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PROJECT NARRATTVE 1. Request Description: Please describe the work this position will perform" Include a job description and any other pertinent information. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) serves Kittitas County in the efforts of Ecoaomic Development. In order to provide the uhnost focus we will be asking for the following personnel for this 2021 funding: Director olEconomic Advancement, Cofified Advisor SBDC, and Associate Business Development Coordinator. These positions (job descriptions included) will position Kittitas County towards a healthy economy. During the recovery of the most recent panderric, KCCC has recognized the importance oismall business retention, espeoially sole proprietor businesses, yet at the same time the need of expansion which is done by the SBDC Advisor. Additionally, communication has been crucial for businessls during the Governot's updates, public health mandates, workforce struggle and many other items. The position of Itirector will pivot the county to be more shategic in thought process, oversee outreach to existing businesses, communicate regularly with our elected officials, and drive objectives towards relocation or recruitnent of new businesses. Priorities will be formed with these positions ready to serve from Snoqualmie Pass to Vantage. This position will he$ oversee the other two in order to serve all needs county-wide. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen parfrrerships and resources to support economic opportunities; these positions will seek opportunities to grow and sustain qualified *ori.-fotcr. They will promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses; and support new businesses. The Director will be set-up to develop, reoommend, and implement the countyos Economic Development Strategy & Work plan. They will identifr and keep inventory ofproperties county-wide for economic development projec'ts. They will serve as the leader in the county tolecruit and assist relocation of businesses to Kittitas County. They will assist and advocate for businesses during permitting efforts. They will researoh" analyze and report,to the COG committee on economic markit tends. they will perform public relations related tasks on behalf of Kittitas County, including physical and digital press releases, press conferences, and social media. They will monitor the county-'s actions/policies pertaining tc Economic Development. The Director position will have the additional trvo positions ( isted above) to help manage businesses at all levels of need. 2. Is this a new position for your organizntion? If so, please describe why this position is needed, If not' why is it a necessary for this fund to continue to support this position? PrwiouslS the Kittitas County Charnber of Commerce has aslied for thesi positions, just not simultanmusly. We request that you continue to support these positions, especially now. We have seen great success in the recent addition of the SBDC Certified Advisor and our Associate Bwiness Development Coordinator. We have been able to assist over 350 local businesses during the pandemic. In years past, we have asked for the funding of a Director. We are ready to add this position into the nio of positions io fulfiIl what we are projecting as "needed" in this year to come and in the futr.re. Our couniy has been growing fast and in order for us to stay ahead of the growth curve we need these positions mentioned above, purtiruti.ty the Director position. Local businesses are in a time of crisiso we need to be able to help maintain the current own€rs and operators that we have. Additionally, we need to be able to support the influx of businesses that are leaving thi King County area and relocating to our county which is providing more attractive settings. Our assets are diverse and serve many different industies that are looking for access to rnajor interstates, educated workforce, lower-costs of utilities and rent, commute optionso and healthy lifestyles.