LT2025-007 ELLENSBURG DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION CLTAC

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8| Funding Response 8.1: Does your organization have, or have you applied for funding from other sources?* Response 8.2a: If not, please explain why not.* Response 7.6: Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from you event/activity/facility?* Past Actual *Projected * 2,709 3,250 Response 7.7: In addition to fields above, you may upload the evidence to support the prior years' room/night information. You may upload up to three single pages (US Letter), of information. If you a single multi-page document, only the first three pages will be considered. The following formats, will be accepted: JPG, PDF or TIFF Response 7.8: What methodology did you use to calculate the prior years' actual numbers?* Direct Count (preferred) Indirect Count Representative Survey Informal Survey (preferred) Structured Estimate Other Response 7.9: What methodology will you use to calculate the upcoming numbers?* Direct Count (preferred) Indirect Count Representative Survey Informal Survey (preferred) Structured Estimate Other Response 7.10: Please explain your methodology.* Please explain. By collaborating and gathering information from our tourism partners, such as the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and the Ellensburg Rodeo, we are able to collect actual data on attendees to inform our estimates. With LTAC funds, we can enhance our data collection methods, allowing us to secure more accurate information for years to come. Additionally we are able to use informal surveys and Square's point of sale system to estimate some of these numbers. 2500 character limit Application Questions: Part 5 Yes No The Ellensburg Downtown Association is primarily funded through city contracts, general donations, and the Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program. Each year, we allocate a portion of our budget to marketing, advertising, and events. However, with the addition of LTAC funds, we could significantly enhance our efforts and create a larger impact on tourism outreach. While we have applied for funding from other sources, these funds are targeted for specific projects, such as beautification initiatives, mural restorations, and other capital improvements in our downtown. These grants are not intended to directly increase our budget for tourism marketing and outreach. In short, while we have pursued other funding sources, they are not specific to tourism and destination marketing. 2500 character limit