Resolution_PF Funding 2026_KC Chamber of Commerce

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would be fragmented, reducing effectiveness and limiting the county's ability to respond proactively to workforce and business needs. This investment ensures continuity, accountability, and measurable outcomes while maximizing the impact of countywide economic development efforts. 3. Will your organization be capable of supporting this position in the future without support from this fund? Please describe your plan and include target dates for implementation and completion. If no plan is currently in place and/or no plans are being made, please explain why. The Chamber's long-term goal is to sustain this position through a diversified funding model that blends public investment, earned revenue, partnerships, and project -based support. Because the work performed by this position is countywide in scope and aligned with public economic development priorities, ongoing public investment remains an appropriate and necessary component of its sustainability. In the near term (2026), this fund will continue to support the core coordination and implementation functions of the position while the Chamber advances complementary funding strategies. These include aligning workforce -focused programming with earned revenue opportunities, expanding employer -sponsored and partner -supported initiatives, and integrating consultant -supported capacity into longer -term operational planning. During 2026-2027, the Chamber will evaluate outcomes, refine the scope of work based on demonstrated impact, and pursue additional partnership and funding opportunities tied to workforce development and business sustainability. This phased approach ensures continuity of service while avoiding disruption to employer engagement and countywide coordination efforts. Currently, a fully independent funding model is not yet in place. This reflects the reality that countywide workforce coordination and economic development implementation provide broad public benefit that is not easily sustained through private or earned revenue alone, particularly in a frontier rural county. Continued support from this fund allows the Chamber to maintain consistent capacity, demonstrate results, and build toward a more diversified funding structure overtime. 4. Will this position serve the needs and/or interest of multiple jurisdictions and/or organizations? Please explain in detail. Yes. This position is specifically designed to serve the needs and interests of multiple jurisdictions and organizations across Kittitas County. The role functions at a countywide level, engaging employers, municipalities, education partners, workforce organizations, and economic development entities throughout incorporated and unincorporated areas. Rather than focusing on a single city or program, the position provides consistent employer engagement and coordination across Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Kittitas, South Cle Elum, and the broader county.