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We stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economy (Goal ED -2) by encouraging growth that will provide goods and services to the local and regional community (Policy A) as exampled by being the lead author on a Washington Commerce Building for the Arts grant for the remodel of the Ramsay Building ballroom to create a public performance space. We also wrote two successful planning grants to the Washington State Community Economic and Revitalization Board for wood products sector expansion and a feasibility study for private development at the 1-90 West interchange. We promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as the development of new businesses (Policy B) as exampled by our continued work with site locators, developers and real estate professionals interested in locating a business in Ellensburg. Annually we perform a market research study to get feedback from our customers on what is working well and how we can do better. A summary of our market research findings from 2022 is included with this application. We encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg (Policy D) as exampled by featuring light industrial is a CenterFuse key target industry. We seek opportunities to grow and sustain a qualified workforce (Goal ED -3) by coordinating with local high schools, higher education institutions, workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, and local businesses to train a workforce that is prepared for emerging job markets (Policy A) as exampled by CenterFuse being the lead sponsor for the 2022 Cat Tank business plan competition and the wood products feasibility study that includes evaluating the potential for an apprenticeship program. We emphasize economic development of downtown as an economic, tourist, retail, art and cultural, and event destination (Goal ED -4) by partnering with local organizations to implement the downtown economic development plan (Policy B) as exampled by our active involvement and financial commitment to the regions Arts & Culture Alliance planning process, and our work with business startups wishing to locate in downtown. Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Officially adopted Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) — Officially Adopted CenterFuse Strategic Work Plan 2023 — Strategic planning meeting October 12, 2022, board review anticipated November 9, 2022, with adoption December 14, 2022. for work in 2023. CenterFuse's Executive Director position is responsible for carrying out the CenterFuse Work Plan. Here are the 2022 strategic workplan goals: Goals GOAL 1: Bring businesses to Ellensburg.