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Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study | 11 <br /> the “new” Old Heat <br />ndustries that will make a long-term difference for the region. Aerospace companies can <br />cally, saving costs while staying close to Washington’s Puget Sound hubs. Agricultural <br />m nearby farms and food processors to test and refine their innovations. Clean energy <br />ials developers can use Old Heat as a research and prototyping base, while software and <br /> have access to hands-on industry partners. This combination of industries is carefully <br />ovation, and resilience to the local economy. <br />ould include <br />tion hub: A space to turn ideas into <br />mpanies. <br />ufacturing & aerospace bay: Room to design, test, <br /> <br />gy training): Classes and help for businesses to <br /> <br />lab: Testing and small-batch production <br />products. <br />ios: Offices and maker spaces for startups. <br />aining for local workers and students. <br /> Events where the public, leaders, and investors <br />s. <br />Industries to avoid <br />• Low-wage, low-tech activities <br />• Firms that don’t reinvest locally <br />Industry targets <br />• Aerospace & precision parts (close enough to Puget Sound but cheaper <br />to operate in Kittitas County). <br />• Agriculture technology (automation, sensors, irrigation—tested in <br />Kittitas County). <br />• Advanced materials & clean technology <br />• Embedded systems & software like smart devices and industrial software. <br />• Scientific instruments & prototyping <br />The mission for the “new” Old Heat <br />Old Heat’s mission is to attract industries that will make a long-term difference for the region. Aerospace companies can <br />test and produce components locally, saving costs while staying close to Washington’s Puget Sound hubs. Agricultural <br />technology firms will benefit from nearby farms and food processors to test and refine their innovations. Clean energy <br />companies and advanced materials developers can use Old Heat as a research and prototyping base, while software and <br />embedded systems startups will have access to hands-on industry partners. This combination of industries is carefully <br />chosen to bring high wages, innovation, and resilience to the local economy. <br />The building could include <br />• Commercialization hub: A space to turn ideas into <br />products and companies. <br />• Advanced manufacturing & aerospace bay: Room to design, test, <br />and make parts. <br />• ACTI (technology training): Classes and help for businesses to <br />adopt new tools. <br />• Ag & food tech lab: Testing and small-batch production <br />for farm-related products. <br />• Innovation studios: Offices and maker spaces for startups. <br />• Classrooms: Training for local workers and students. <br />• Showcase hall: Events where the public, leaders, and investors <br />can see progress. <br />Industries to avoid <br />• Low-wage, low-tech activities <br />• Firms that don’t reinvest locally <br />• Activities that don’t help the area grow skills and wages <br />Industry targets <br />• Aerospace & precision parts (close enough to Puget Sound but cheaper <br />to operate in Kittitas County). <br />• Agriculture technology (automation, sensors, irrigation—tested in <br />Kittitas County). <br />• Advanced materials & clean technology <br />• Embedded systems & software like smart devices and industrial software. <br />• Scientific instruments & prototyping <br />THE MISSION <br />THE MISSION FOR THE “NEW” OLD HEAT <br />Old Heat’s mission is to attract industries that will make a long-term difference <br />for the region. Aerospace companies can test and produce components locally, <br />saving costs while staying close to Washington’s Puget Sound hubs. Agricultural <br />technology firms will benefit from nearby farms and food processors to test <br />and refine their innovations. Clean energy companies and advanced materials <br />developers can use Old Heat as a research and prototyping base, while <br />software and embedded systems startups will have access to hands-on industry <br />partners. This combination of industries is carefully chosen to bring high wages, <br />innovation, and resilience to the local economy.