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Response 1.1 : Please provide a description of your projecVevent. * <br />The funds requested will be instrumental in advancing our marketing efforls, essential for achieving the RDA's mission to <br />promote Roslyn as a premier tourist destination. We aim to enhance our community's profile and attract new visitors to <br />experience Roslyn's unigue offerings by utilizing compelling storytelling, targeted outreach, and strategic advertising. We will <br />highlight its rich history, charming atrnosphere, and vibrant local culture, which make ii an exceptional place to visit. This <br />multifaceted approach draws visitors for specific events and creates lasting impressions that encourage future visits and sustain <br />support for local businesses in ihe long run. <br />Roslyn is a vibrant destination that attracts thousands of visitors yearly wiih its rich history, historic buildings. eclectic dining, <br />unique shopping, and outdoor activities like biking and hiking. The RDA has been pivotal in revitalizing the area stnce 2005 and <br />works diligently to expand oulreach and market downtown as an attractive spot for locals and tourisis. <br />We seek Lodging Tax funding to enhance our marketing efforts and evenls showcasing Roslyn. This funding will support year- <br />round marketing and events that highlight the Roslyn's charm. <br />Promoting Roslyn through collaboration with the Chamber's tourism office, local businesses, and other partners contributes to <br />the RDAs success. Ourmarketing initiatives have maintained an average of 25,000 people annually, excluding the successful <br />Roslyn's Sunday Farmers Market, which averages 3,000 visitors every Sunday for ten weekends. <br />Looking ahead to 2025, in the pipeline, the RDAwill be developing the third video production - Roslyn A Place Called Home - <br />Events. Reprinl of the Past Porl to Roslyn and Yakama Nation Tourism Brochures and a communiiy digital map thai aims to <br />encapsulaie Roslyn's unique areas. The emphasis is on boosting visrtor engagement and sirengthening the local economy, <br />making Roslyn a muslvisit destination year-round. Additionally, we will finish the 2A24 piece, the women-owned businesses of <br />Roslyn. highlighting their contributions to our community and expanding on smaller events during the week. <br />2500 characler limil <br />Response 1 .2: Please provide us link to a brief video summary of you organization's evenUproject. * <br />Nole. You MUST be p.esenl at the Q&A neeting lo qualify for funding. <br />https :/ll d rv. ms/vls !An UXPpD3SmS-iaZC-JqV-kX PuC9j Gw?e=xNk8OL <br />Response 1.3: List of lntended Use of Funds* <br />Noie: This langr!alle eiill be relaled in tlre cortraci if alvarded. <br />The CLIAC cannol approve fllnds nol ,tsted under RCW 67.28.1 81 6. l'lowever. the cornlrittee has lhe ighl lo be ,nore restrictive. <br />Marketing Design <br />Design Fees <br />Digiial Advertising <br />Facility Rental <br />Event Activiiies <br />Talent Fees <br />Print Marketing <br />Equipment Hire <br />Entertainment <br />2l Supporting Kittitas County as a tourism destination. <br />1. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; <br />2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />3. Or from another country or state outside oftheir place of residence or business. <br />You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections.