Big Sky Economic Development' executive director announced his resignation Monday after six months on the job.

Paul Green, who was hired in April to replace retiring executive director Steve Arveschoug, will leave BSED Oct. 17.

“We are grateful for Paul’s leadership and contributions during his time with BSED, and we wish him the very best in his future plans,” said the BSED Board of Directors Executive Committee.

In July, Yellowstone County commissioners cut BSED's budget by $500,000, which led Green to eliminate five positions within the organization and a workforce program, which was staffed by one.

Big Sky Economic Development is a public-private partnership based in downtown Billings that houses a number state and federal development programs all with a mission of sustaining and g

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