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I ,.i lmage Credit: CWU Website TASK 3: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 0n June 26,2025, Amy McGuffin, Kittitas CountyADO and President and CEO of the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable to discuss potential uses for the Old Heat building. Bill Provaznik and Rob Ogburn from CWU Business and Community Services provided an overview of various business types and an analysis of economically beneficial and non-beneficial businesses and answered questions, They included lMpact Analysis for PLANning based examples (IMPLAN). IMPLAN is an economic modeling system used to measure how changes in one part of the economy affect the rest of the economy and is referenced throughout this study, 20 | Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study A diverse attendee list included representatives from local businesses and organizations Trace, Peers Rising, Cashmere Valley Bank, Associated General Contractors of Washington, CentralWashington University, Gallery One, Hotel Windrow, TM Construction Group, lNC, The Original Hot Dog Stand, Ellensburg Downtown Association, City of Ellensburg, Laile Fletcher (lndependent lnsurance Agent), Manastash Media, Jerrol's, Figgins Craft Spirits Group Ltd, Accolade, and Kittitas County. Comments during the discussion included concerns that the building is historic and needs to be preserved to maintain the historic nature. One attendee noted that Ellensburg has a funky vibe - cowboy boots and poetry. Old Heat could reflect that. The need for a big-name company to anchor the building was discussed. The need for a port district came up as a public entity that can make investments on a long-term basis. A written questionnaire was distributed during the meeting and responses were discussed. They included: QUESTION 1 How might the Old Heat buildingbesf serve the community and give the community a competitive advantage? Consolidate CWU's wine studies and brewing programs into Old Heat and add distilled spirits studies under one roof to operate along commercial lines much like WWCC in Walla Walla has at their teaching winery. The creative design sector would be great. Diversification beyond "Eds and Meds" jobs for above average wages This may be off topic, I talked with a number of my coworkers in my bank, Most brought up an area that includes a meeting space or some form of venue. This is needed in town. Not entirely a competitive edge, Rather an opportunity for community involvement. Rent space, Anything that can provide tech or creative jobs for our graduates at the university and preferably creates a transient drive of contract workers also TAS il 3 * t W tiI rrrl ':I r{rl I I a' ll ' *".l' :'. qoqr** *.!iF+ rrr fJ- L f ) I _t .d'Er