For Immediate Release
October 1, 2003

CONTACT:   
Cheryl Rau, Program Manager (207) 541-7455, rau@mitc.com
Janine Bisaillon-Cary, Vice President (207) 541-7412, jbcary@mitc.com

Seminar Covers Key Exporting Components for 
Maine Companies Selling Globally

 

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is offering a critical seminar for Maine businesses who are new to international trade and want to avoid the common pitfalls of inexperienced exporters.   The seminar entitled "Export Logistics and Documentation" will be held on Thursday, October 16th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Lewiston.

Topics covered in the seminar include:  necessary documentation such as Bills of Lading, Export Declarations, and Certificates of Origin; insuring freight against loss or damage; air and ocean freight options; and export pricing.  The seminar features an expert panel: Rick Bridges from Roanoke Trade Services, Shashi Kumar from the Maine Maritime Academy, and Joseph Wyson and Harvey Waite from Oceanair, Inc.

This one-day seminar is part of the International Program Series sponsored by Lee Auto Malls and will be held at Geiger on Mount Hope Avenue in Lewiston.   Cost to attend is $65 for MITC members and $95 for non-members.  For more information or to register, please contact Cheryl Rau at (207) 541-7455 (email: rau@mitc.com) or visit the website:  http://www.mitc.com.

Maine International Trade Center is a dues-based membership organization, with offices in Portland, Lewiston and Bangor, providing international trade development assistance to Maine businesses through individual counseling, an ongoing educational seminar series, and coordinated trade missions.

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Maine International Trade Center                  511 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101