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Application Questions: Part 3 4l Collaboration lf your organization collaborates or has created partnerships with other organizations, groups, or other events, how is this accompIished? 4.1 Collaboration *The Chamber of Commerce has been a key stakeholder in the formation of the Ellensburg Cultural Arts Alliance and as assisted the city of Ellensburg in the process of becoming a Cerlified Arts District. One of the Alliance's initial goals is to hold a Certified Arts District Summit. The Chamber would be the key partner in that summit. We will continue to pa(ner with lhe Retail and Hospitality Associations. Last yea. a{ter our Retail and Hospitality Summit, we hosled a job fair to support not just thai sector but other business sectors as well. We wi{l continue to use our .esources within the Washington Festivals & Events Associat,on to bring resources to Kittitas County. Though noi yet confirmed, we also see benefil in partnering with the Washington State Fairs Association. We hope to have lhem on board as we map oul our forest and agriculture summit. ln regards to the Siate of the Community, we work closely with all the municipalilies so as to give a good representation of the community. 2500 characler limit 4.2 Promoting Local *tjustness Descflbe irow vou wrll promole lodging establishnrents. resta(ranls. aid business 'ocated in Ki{tilas Coonty The Chamber would coniinue to use its digital marketing arms to continue to promote Kittitas County businesses. Using www.kiititascountychamber,com, www.myellensburg.com, and www.centralwashingtonoutdoor.com, and their associated social media pages we have a very strong meehanism for promoting our local businesses. Locations - Depending on lhe location of our summits, we would actively promote the location and services they provide. These could hotel meeting rooms. other event space, or a combination of both. DininglCatering - Depending on the scope and scale of our events, we have the oppo.tunity to use a number of local dining establishments or cater meals into the summii iiself. We would provide "places to eat" detail as it became relevant. Sponsors * Often we use sponsors to help support our events. ln teturn those sponsors receive due recognition in print, online, or other forms of recognition. 2500 ch?rracler limil 4.3 Host Hotel *ls there a hosl hotel for yoilr event or grant project? lf yes. lisi the holel No * Yes. Hotel Windrow 5l Future Plans Please explain what plans exist io allow this project to become self-sustaining. lnclude any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models. ,'