b'Preview of Coming Attractions PROGRAM IMPACT P O W E R E D B YRocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine Taking Flight1.Flights are scheduled to be up 13% July - December DEVELOPMENT Company Location: Billings, MTversus the same months in the prior year. 2.Seats are scheduled to be up 19% July - December Yellowstone County will be home to Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicineversus the same months in the prior year. I T A R O A O L L O C B Nand College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU), led by experienced veterinary industry leader3.Alaska Airlines BIL-SEA flights and seats are scheduled to Bob Murtaugh, DVM, MS. increase 17% July - December versus the same months in 2023. 4. Allegiant Airlines BIL-LAS capacity is scheduled to be up 18% After a national search, Montanas first veterinary school is coming to Billings,July - December versus the same months in 2023.bolstering Education as our countys 7th largest industry and our growing medical5.United Airlines BIL-DEN capacity is scheduled to be up 17% education ecosystem. This investment will provide a critical workforce pipeline toJuly through December versus the same months in 2023. support veterinary clinics across the region with the next generation of employees/ 6.BIL has served approximately 10% more passengers (+41,075) owners and provide high-quality care for our vast ranching community. RVU isduring the first half of CY 2024 than were served during the working with the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter as they expand into a new state- same period in CY 23. of-the-art facility with the possibility of building a low-cost vet clinic, dog park, andBig Sky Economic Development chairs the Communications other services for our community. Plans are underway for RVU to build a new state- Committee for the Billings Air Service Committee (ASC), comprised of-the-art educational facility on the same campus as the College of Osteopathicof BIL, Billings Chamber, Visit Billings, Big Sky Economic Medicine on Billings West End. Development, and community leaders. Total Investment: $37.7 Million In this role, Big Sky Economic Development has created a cohesive ASC brand and published three quarterly newsletters in partnershipbetween Recruitment and Engagement. New Business Recruitment StrategyImplemented a new Business Recruitment Strategy, actively workingwith clients in Accommodations, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy,Healthcare, Housing, Entertainment, Industrial, and Higher Education. Streamlined Recruitment Process in 4 key areas: Downtown Housing,In-Fill Development, Opportunity Areas across our County, and KeyIndustry Recruitment. Billings has become a Medical Education Hub with six existing orplanned institutions of higher education in our CountyMontana New Airline: Sun Country AirlinesState University-Billings, Rocky Mountain College, MSU College of Nursing, City College, Rocky Vista University College of Big Sky Economic Development, in partnership with the Air Service Committee andOsteopathic Medicine, and Rocky Vista University College Billings Logan Airport (BIL), welcomed Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines for directof Veterinary Medicine. service from BIL-MSP in June of 2024. This seasonal, twice-weekly service increases connectivity to a high-demand market during the summer months. Services Overview:Big Sky Economic Development is an active member of the Air ServiceCommittee and in partnership with BIL, worked closely to host Sun CountryAirlines in Billings and travel to Sun Country headquarters in Minnesota. The timeline: Seasonal, twice weekly service (June-August) Partners: BIL, Billings Chamber of Commerce, NEW BUSINESSVisit Billings, Montana Department of Commerce ANNUAL REPORT2024 12'