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9129122, 10:47 AM 4.2 Promoting Local Business * LTAC Clerk Review Describe how you will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and business located in Kittitas County We will link to www.centralwashingtonoutdoor.com on our event page, and encourage travelers to explore accommodation options and things to do during their stay in Cle Elum. This includes dining and activities throughout Cle Elum and Roslyn given the proximity. Our digital marketing organization will create specific blog posts featuring a variety of dining options as well as other activities to do. This will happen throughout the month of June leading up to the event. The event is prominently featured in the Kittitas County Visitors guide produced by the Chamber of Commerce. The feature is followed up by a piece on the city of Cle Elum, which includes a variety of information on local establishments. The visitors guide is available in hard copy and online. We will continue to partner with CEDA to promote the event and get local businesses prepared and excited to serve travelers. When the event date arrives, we will provide the Central Washington Visitors Guide, the Tribune's Explore Kittitas County guide, and other Kittitas County related items to those interested. We will happily distribute other event information that is provided to us. We will also help directly support our Kittitas County businesses by actively seeking beer vendors, booth vendors, food truck options, and entertainers who are local organizations and businesses. With a modest projection of 5% of the 3000 attendees staying over night (3 on 3 teams, various market vendors, and vacationers choosing this event we have 150 room nights per night. With a two night stay that brings in roughly 300 room nights. According to the Star Report for Kittitas County - the County wide ADR was over $207 for Friday and Saturday nights. Realizing that a large portion of that comes from a higher end resort, if we take 30% off of that ADR we end up with an ADR of $140. This would be appropriate for midscale hotels. That would equate to $42,000 in lodging. 2500 character limit 4.3 Host Hotel*ls there a host hotel for your event or grant project? lfyes, list the hotel No Yes. 5l Future Plans Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. lnclude any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models. lf-app-16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77425185639?hideHeader=true 9/1 5