Economic Restructuring Committee Goals & Actions

GOAL E1:      To be a resource for business and property owners to strengthen and broaden the economic base of Downtown Ellensburg.

Action E1.1:     Complete an inventory of Downtown businesses and properties. Gather core property data, develop an online electronic database of Downtown businesses using NAICS codes.

Action E1.2:     Host a property owner meeting to identify key issues. Identify property owners and develop a contact list. Send invitations and gather input re. barriers to development, perceptions of Downtown, etc.

Action E1.3:     Complete a comprehensive market analysis for the Downtown core to provide valuable information for future decision-making.

Action E1.4:     Develop a Business Plan for Downtown

Action E1.5:     Develop a proactive business recruitment and retention process to enhance goods and services available Downtown. Identify and inventory vacant store fronts and Downtown business opportunities. Begin to recruit businesses.

Action E1.6:     Create a Parking subcommittee to provide recommendations for a transit and parking plan.

Action E1.7:     Measure progress toward achieving ER Committee objectives and overall success of Main Street program:

§     Completion of online database

§     Online survey of business/property owners to identify key issues

§     Downtown contacts list

§     Completion of Master Plan, Business Plan and Parking Plan

§     Total Downtown district sales

§     Value of new investment in Downtown Ellensburg

§     Number of new jobs created

§     Occupancy rate of Downtown buildings

§     Parking inventory and occupancy rate|

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