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CenterFuse is undergoing a small market research project. The market research project <br />objectives are to: <br />Identify the primary and secondary factors end clients look for when considering <br />starting or re -locating their businesses to a Central Washington location. <br />Understand the data and information developers and real estate groups use <br />when assessing a location's fit for an end client. <br />Understand what collateral or information other local regions have on -hand for <br />developers that support client placement. <br />Gain a fuller understanding of the typical restrictions, permits, or other barriers to <br />business placement <br />We anticipate having the project results late 2021. <br />The Executive Director position, in concert with the board, is focused on achieving high <br />economic performance that includes attracting and curating new business and growing <br />existing businesses that provide high wage jobs, encourage economic activity for all, <br />and protecting our historic and natural assets. In doing so, the Executive Director <br />contributes to the growth of human capital in our community, increases regional <br />competitive investments, and facilitates investment in infrastructure that supports the <br />expansion of our competitive advantages. <br />As per the Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan 2017 chapter on Economic Development, <br />Ellensburg's employment target for 2017-2037 is the addition of almost 7,000 jobs. <br />Overall countywide employment is projected to annually grow an average of 2%; with <br />80% of employment growth projected to occur in incorporated areas and their Urban <br />Growth Areas. Further, the Plan calls out local development organizations to prepare an <br />economic development vision and strategy for Ellensburg which identifies the types of <br />land use designations and the relative priorities of capital investment needed to foster <br />economic development and promote living wage jobs. CenterFuse's Executive Director <br />is advancing land -use needs and capital investments to secure thigh wage jobs for <br />people in Ellensburg. <br />Submit the original application to: <br />Kittitas County Department of Public Works <br />411 N. Ruby, Suite 01 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />