-Business Associations, Economic Development and Nonprofits Economic Development
Billings , MT ,
Montana Leadership: Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director; Keith Hart, Director of Entrepreneurship, Marcell Bruski, Senior Director of Engagement
Year Founded: 2002
Location: Billings
Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) is a public-private partnership. The Big Sky Economic Development Authority (EDA), the public agency, evolved from the Montana TradePort Authority, launched in 1989, by the Yellowstone County Board of Commissioners and is tasked with facilitating the development of business that supports the Billings community and quality of life. Big Sky Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the private business side, was started in 2002. Over 140 of the county’s top businesses are member-investor partners in the EDC involved in recruitment, retention, legislative issues, and finance.
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