Steve's 15 Year Celebration, Surprise!
Steve Arveschoug has been with our organization, Big Sky Economic Development for 15 years! Below are remarks made by Senior Director of Economic Development Programs, Patrick Klugman.

“I am honored to say a few words celebrating Steve and his 15-years of incredible commitment, passion, and leadership, to not only Billings, Yellowstone County and the State of Montana, but most importantly, to his Team at Big Sky Economic Development!

Steve, over your 15-years of dedication to this community, you have championed projects through revitalization, development, education, industrial, medical, co-working, manufacturing, parks, and so many others, your commitment to this community and Team leaves a legacy that provides for a better today and tomorrow for undoubtedly generations to come.

Your deep-rooted belief in collaboration and your Team sets a standard we all strive to meet and exceed because we watch your daily efforts and successes. Your leadership and advocacy to this Team is unwavering and enriched in us all. While it is easy to recognize Steve’s professional accomplishments, it is important to also express our heartfelt gratitude to countless hours spent in council meetings, trips to Helena, nights away from home, and late nights at the office. Your extraordinary efforts and commitment make this community and your Team better.

Steve, thank you. Thank you from your Team, inspiring all of us to be better and to perform at a level that benefits a vision and mission bigger than all of us, a stewardship you have instilled in all of us because of your values, empathy, and service. Congratulations to a remarkable milestone of 15-years, here is to the past, today, and promising future we build together walking with you. Congrats.”

Join us in congratulating and thanking Steve Arveschoug for his 15 years of dedicated service and leadership to our community!
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