COMMITTEES
The EDA’s 4 volunteer-led committees: Outreach, Design, Promotions, and Economic Vitality, address different aspects of our exciting work centered on revitalizing downtown Ellensburg. Join in, test the waters, see what is a good fit for you!
HELP PAVE THE WAY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE & CONTINUED GROWTH IN DOWNTOWN ELLENSBURG!
Outreach
Committee
Outreach involves communication strategies to create excitement and vibrancy downtown. Develop marketing strategies and activities to promote the EDA including fundraising, community relations, volunteer recruitment, leadership development and recognition.
Skills Needed:
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Promotion and Marketing
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Volunteer Management
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Fundraising
Promotions Committee
Promotions creates excitement and vibrancy in your downtown by developing marketing strategies to entice shoppers, investors, and visitors. Identifying downtown assets—including people, buildings, spaces and heritage.
Skills Needed:
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Program Development
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Event Planning
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Business Support
Design
Committee
Design enhances the image of the business district providing expertise to encourage quality improvements to private properties and public spaces including clean-up, landscaping, street furniture, signage, visual merchandising and lighting.
Skills Needed:
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Design
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Historic preservation
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Beautification
Economic Vitality Committee
Economic Vitality builds up local economy by strengthening existing businesses, recruiting new ones & creatively converting unused space for new uses. Develop financial incentives and capital for business improvement.
Skills Needed:
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Business Planning
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Business Resource Development
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Regional Connections