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Updated · Billings Gazette · Jul 12
Kimberly Bailey Becomes Big Sky Economic Development Director in Montana
Updated
Updated · Billings Gazette · Jul 12

Kimberly Bailey Becomes Big Sky Economic Development Director in Montana

2 articles · Updated · Billings Gazette · Jul 12

Summary

  • Kimberly Bailey has been appointed director of Big Sky Economic Development, the Billings-based organization announced.
  • Big Sky Economic Development is headquartered in the Montana National Bank building at 201 N. Broadway.
  • The appointment follows the tenure of Steve Arveschoug, who previously served as executive director and appeared at major public projects including the January 2024 veterinary medicine school announcement.
  • Big Sky has also been visible in local development efforts such as the September 2022 Rock31 ribbon-cutting, underscoring the group's role in regional economic initiatives.

Insights

With its Dean search ending in weeks, how will Montana’s new vet college finalize leadership and curriculum before its 2027 launch?
How will BSED's new director's vision reshape support for local businesses beyond established hubs like Rock31?
How might Steve Arveschoug’s new focus on AI in media influence the future of the economic initiatives he once led?