

The Great Falls Development Authority in Partnership with SelectUSA by the US Department of Commerce invite you to join us virtually and in-person for a discussion with industry leaders at The Great Falls SelectUSA Spinoff Event April 27, 2023.
View the SelectUSA 2023 event agenda here.
Register for SelectUSA 2023 here.
Watch the 2022 Spin-Off Event
Event Program
8:00-8:05 AM Governor Gianforte, Welcome to Montana
8:05–8:10 AM Jolene Schalper welcomes SELECT USA TEAM
8:10-8:20 AM Frederick Van Den Abbeel, Business Attraction, The State of Montana
8:20-8:35 AM Ed Friesen, CEO, Friesen Nutrition, Canadian Company expansion to Montana
8:35-8:50 AM Morgan Tweet, CEO, IND Hemp on choosing North Central Montana
8:50-8:55 AM Wrap up with Commissioner Joe Briggs back to Jolene Schalper
8:55 AM Next steps Jolene Schalper


Morgan Tweet
IND Hemp
Chief Operations Officer


Frederick Van Den Abbeel
Montana Dept. of Commerce


Joe Briggs
Cascade County Commissioner


Governor Greg Gianforte


Ed Friesen
Friesen Nutrition