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Economic Development
Group of Kittitas County
PO Box 598
221 East 4th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
P: (509) 962-7244
F: (509) 962-7141
edgkc@kittitasedc.org
About Us
The Economic Development Group is actively involved in improving the business climate of our county by increasing the tax base, helping existing businesses expand and become more profitable, and attracting new businesses to our community.
These activities stimulate our economy and help create jobs for our citizens.
Mission
Vision
Goals
History of Organization
Board of Directors
2007 Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
Business of the Year
Our Mission
The mission of the Economic Development Group is to provide active leadership that promotes business and stimulates economic growth in Kittitas County.
Our Vision
A leaders for economic development in Kittitas County, we will advocate for changes and unity in the community and will be the primary resource for business. We will actively create a business-friendly environment to achieve economic prosperity and to generate sustainable family wage jobs.
Our Goals
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Promote Business Retention and Expansion
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Recruit New Business and Industry that provide Family Wage Jobs
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Provide Small and New Business Assistance Programs
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Provide and Manage Assets that Promote Economic Development options not otherwise available from the private sector
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Assist County and City governmental entities in Support of Economic Development
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Increase Name Identification and Provide Benefits and Services to the Community
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Market Products and Services countywide
2008 Board of Directors
Link to 2008 Board of Directors' Page
History of the Organization
The Economic Development Group was created in 1998 and designated by the Kittitas County Commissioners as the Associate Development Organization for the county.
In 2004 the organization changed their name from Phoenix Economic Development Group to The Economic Development Group of Kittitas County (EDGKC) to better reflect the organization as a whole.
The Economic Development Group of Kittitas County is a nonprofit corporation with a Federal [501(c)3] tax status and is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors.
2007 Strategic Plan
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS: 2007-2010 |
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| In order to meet its mission and achieve its vision, the EDG will pursue four Strategic Objectives, each with a set of actions designed to guide the activities of the EDG. There will be one committee responsible for each Strategic Objective and the implementation of the set of actions during the next two to three years. | ||||||||
| EDG Committees: | ||||||||
| · Government Relations and Community Affairs · Funding and Membership · New Business Development · Business Retention and Expansion |
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| Strategic Objective 1: Government Relations and Community Affairs To promote collaboration and partnerships that positively effect the local economy and recognize achievements of regional businesses |
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| Actions: | ||||||||
| 1.1 Meet with Kittitas County and city representatives regarding economic development issues, particularly related to business climate and permitting process. 1.2 Meet with CWU and Suncadia to develop mutually beneficial partnership projects 1.3 Business of Year Awards |
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| Strategic Objective 2: Funding and Investing To develop adequate funding for the EDG |
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| 2.1 Develop funding plan (including investing) and cost for each strategy 2.2 Develop strategy for increasing revenue for the EDG based on the funding plan 2.3 Develop collateral materials for promoting the EDG and educating the community about the EDG 2.4 Explore the feasibility of countywide real estate transfer (excise) tax initiative |
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| Strategic Objective 3: New Business Development To serve as the primary economic development contact for companies who might consider locating in Kittitas County |
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| 3.1 Explore the potential of intermodal transportation to take advantage of the empty containers returning from the Puget Sound region; pursue discussion with: | ||||||||
| 3.11 Burlington Northern 3.12 Port of Seattle 3.13 Port of Tacoma |
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| 3.2 Identify target market(s) | ||||||||
| 3.21 Industries 3.22 Geographic location 3.23 Size |
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| 3.3 Update content of marketing materials, including demographic book | ||||||||
| Strategic Objective 4: Business Retention and Expansion To address readiness and capacity/asset building in Kittitas County |
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| 4.1 Continue work on Port exploration 4.2 Met with local groups and organizations (e.g., Chambers, Downtown associations, Worksource, etc.) to determine potential collaboration 4.3 Meet with existing businesses to determine issues regarding their success and assistance needs 4.4 Identify and map potential industrial/commercial sites. 4.5 Determine obstacles to industrial/commercial development and, where appropriate, to prepermit sites. 4.6 Examine workforce development needs and opportunities |
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Annual Reports