b'WORLD TRADE & INVESTMENT DAY +I I E W E & I M GD V V S D I N N S B U A G N ES M T P C N L Y I R T S N I T D E N N O S M C B S S R N E U E M U I U L E O E E N TSELECTUSA SPINOFF + TRAILBLAZER SPEAKER SERIES (MAY 2024)InpartnershipwiththeMontanaWorldTradeCenter, MontanaDepartmentofCommerce,andMontana Ambassadors,BSEDhostedadynamicdayofglobal engagement in Billings. The events included: WorldTrade&InvestmentDay,highlightingMontanas growing international business connections. ASelectUSASpinoffeventthatbroughtforeigndirect investment(FDI)prospectsfromJapan,Poland,and Singapore to Billings for site tours, business meetings, and firsthand experience with our regional assets. An evening Trailblazer Speaker Series, featuring remarks fromGovernorGregGianforte,PaulGreen,andTodd Buchanan,withawelcomefromMarcellBruski,BSED team member and Vice President of the Billings MontanaBILLINGS: MONTANAS CITYAmbassadorsChapter.TheeventalsohighlightedanBRAND LAUNCH (APRIL 2025)inspiring entrepreneurial conversation with Owen Haacke and Joshua Jackson, co-founders of Supply Chain Shark andBuildingoninsightsgatheredduringBSEDsTalent are members of Rock31. Attraction & Retention Workshop with DCI, one message stood out: Billings is Montanas City. This community-driven identity reflects the strength of our economy, the richness of our lifestyle, and the pride we share in calling Billings home. In April 2025, we celebrated the launch of this brand at Craft Local alongside partners, community leaders, and supporters. Developed in collaboration with Graphic Finesse andshapedbyfeedbackfromregionalstakeholders,the Montanas City brand is a tool the entire community can use, wear, and share to tell the Billings story. The event featured theofficialbrandreveal,paneldiscussionsonBillings growth, and a fireside chat with a newcomer sharing why they chose to build their life here.ANNUAL MEMBERSBA REGION 8 ADVOCATES FIRST INVESTOR BUS TOURVISIT: TRENT STAGGS IN BILLINGS (OCTOBER 2024)(JUNE 2024)InOctober2024BigSkyBSED was honored to host SBA Region 8 Advocate, Trent EconomicDevelopmenthostedStaggsinBillingsforaday-and-a-halfvisithisfirst theAnnualImpactBusTour,official trip on the job and first stop in Montana. Joined by gatheringover40+MemberRepresentative Troy Downing, SBA Regional Administrator InvestorattendeestoexploreJustinEverett,andExecutiveDirectorPaulGreen,Trent key development sites in Billingstoured our Rock31 space and met with local leaders and andYellowstoneCounty.Theentrepreneurs. The visit focused on understanding regional tour provided a comprehensivesmall business needs and strengthening support for business look at major projects shapinggrowth and innovation in our community.the citys future.CELEBRATED THE LAUNCH OF LUNE MARKETING STUDIORock31 members Sam Steingraber and Wade Haesemeyer exemplify the power of collaboration, turning their creative passion into reality through innovative projects that continue to inspire.ANNUAL REPORT2025 3'