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Response 2.1 * Response 2.2 * Application Questions: Part 2 3[ lmpact Response 3: Measuring Results * Why nould tourisls lravel to Kittit:rs Counly lo aite{rd your evenvaciivityifacrlity? Specialized Knowledge and Expertise: The Summit Series promises to delve deeply into four criiical sectors: Hospiiality and Retail, Women in Business, Foreslry, and Agriculture. For tourists and professionals seeking specialized knowledge and insights in these areas, this event becomes an invaluable opportunity. -l-he depth of expertise and industry-specific content offered here is a strong attraction. Relevant Speakers: The selection of keynote speakers, who are distinguished experts with real-world experience and success in their respective fields, is a major draw. Traveling from a considerable distance to hear these influential figures share their insights and strategies can be a unique and enlightening experience. Networking and Collaboration: The emphasis on networking and collaboration within and across sectors is a powerful incentive. Attendees can establish connections with like-minded indivlduals, potential collaborators, and professionals from diverse regions. This networking potential can extend beyond the event ilself, making it an attractive prospect for those looking to expand their professional network. We are most excited about the prospect of hosting a Creative District Summit. The City of Ellensburg has been with multiple agencies to achieve a Creative District designation. The group helping to make this happen sees a great opportunity to host a Creative District Summit. Not only would it celebraie the City's achievement, ii would provide a great resource for the group to begin shaping the next steps in within the arts community in Ellensburg. Last year we brought it 5 different speakers as well as representatives from leadership positions within Kittitas County that spoke at our State of the Commullity address. 2500 characler limil Dsscrilre the prlor suocess oi your evetrtlactivltylfatilily in alltaciion lourists. Our topics vary a bit from year to year. Last year we had over 200 attendees over the span of our surnmits. We had our largest success when we worked collaborated with the WFEA. We plan on using similar strategies as well this year. The State of the Community was aitended by over 80 people to here local representatives speak to issues affecting our counly. Our Chamber professional Summit brought people from 4 different counties and also Oregon. A key that the success was the selection of our keynote speaker. At the conclusion of our hospitality and retail summit, we hosted a job fair thai was open to all industries lo assist in filling job vacancies with Kitiitas County. 2500 Nhar.lcter limit Describe how you wili p{onote your evenllactiviiyifaeility lo allract l(}urisls. The Chamber will continue to use its proven method for hosting events, meetings, and summits. Depending on the type of summit, we will either partner with another organization to track registrations or use Google Forms or oiher iniake programs to track registrations. The forms are highly customizable and can be tailored to the specific needs of the summit we are arranging. The forms can be accessed both on mobile and desktop devices. lf our summit would result in overnight stays, we will use guest's surveys at the event to determine overnight stays. ln addition, we would follow up directly with registered attendees based on the data we collect during the registration process. 2500 character limil