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informal combination of lab, shop, and conference room. Frequently, 3-D printers, rnanual tools, and classroom spaces are associated with makerspaces. Such spaces take very little upfit to rnake them function, but the key would be flexible space for many office type configurations and excellent intemet access. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is cunently working on one co-wolking space on N. Pearl Street in the old Red Cross office building. Ultirnately, multiple spaces could be deveioped that could take on multiple partnerships and even focus on particular professional collaborations (such as artists studios or architectural and engineering offices) so the community should be prepared to engage in a discussion with others on the endeavor. The goal is to have flexible spaces to cultivate entrepreneurial growth in the heart of downtown Ellensburg. 4.1.5 Continue ongoing recruitment and retention of retuil. The retail analysis clearly indicates that there is sufficient demand for additional specialty retail and the expansion of existing retail in Ellensburg. The community should consider subdividing spaces for a "small store" concept. Pascagoula, Mississippi used seventeen prefabricated "Katrina Cottages" as a retail accelerator. Over 30 applicants applied for the spaces, and, after five years of operation, four original tenants have moved on to larger spaces in the downtown. From a recruitment standpoint, the best prospects are 1. Expansion of existing stores; 2. Specialty stores in neighboring communities looking for expansion opportunities in Ellensburg; 3. People who may have relocated to Ellensburg with retail experience. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a business plan competition in conjunction with Yakima, which could be expanded and targeted to retail/restaurant use in downtown Ellensburg. Central Washington University may consider partnering with the Ellensburg Dor,vntoi,vn Assooiation and tho Chamber of Commerce for such an expanded business plan program. 4.1,6 Explnre realignment offarmers' market. Ellensburg should explore the prospect of realigning the farmer's market to the market vendors face out toward the street. By doing this, emergency equipment can get by and also allows the market to reinforce existing retailers. This could be launched on an experimental basis to see which configuration works best. 30