Laserfiche WebLink
Visitor services have been carefutty considered in the grandstand design' On-site <br />amenities such as modernized concessions, expanded and accessibl'e restrooms, and <br />cLearty marked pathways witt improve comfort and convenience for al'l' guests' AdditionaLty, <br />areas of the venue wil.t remain accessible for informal. community use and recreational <br />gatherings, ensuring the facitity is active year-round-not just during headline events' <br />To evatuate the success of these efforts and inform future improvements, the Event Center <br />witt imptement a feedback and metrics strategy. Digitat surveys witt be distributed to event <br />attendees to gather reat-time insights on visitor satisfaction and experience' <br />Simuttaneousl.y, key performance indicators suCh as ticket sates, concession revenues' <br />and Lodging tax col,l.ections witt be monitored to track economic impact' <br />The Long-term outcomes of this mul,tifaceted approach are expected to be substantial' <br />Year-round visitation to Etl,ensburg and the broader Kittitas County region is projected to <br />rise, driven by expanded programming and improved visitor experience' The locat economy <br />wil.t benefit from increased tourism spending, greater demand for accommodations, and a <br />more robust catendar of events. At the same time, the nationat and international profil'e of <br />the El.tensburg Rodeo witl. be etevated, cementing its status as a cutturat tandmark and a <br />must-visit destination. Finatl,y, residents witt enjoy enhanced amenities, increased <br />community pride, and more opportunities for engagement*att contributing to a higher <br />quatity of tife. <br />ln short, the promotion and programming strategy for the new Ettensburg Rodeo <br />Grandstands is designed not onty to attract visitors but to buitd Lasting vatue for the <br />community, ensuring the proiect'S success far beyond its initial' taunch' We are comrnitted <br />to sharing fotLow-up information on the project's outcomes once data has been cotlected <br />and evaluated, ensuring transparent performance reporting and accountabitity' <br />Vl l. Appticant Certification <br />I certify that the information provided in this appl'ication is true and compl'ete to the best of <br />my knowtedge. I further certify that I understand the etigibil.ity requirements and that this <br />project comPties with the irements of RCW 67'28.1 81 6 <br />Signatu <br />Name: Kady Porte etd, CFE <br />Titte: Event Center Director <br />Date:(o, 2 le.2f