Industry Expertise: Information Technology - Maine International Trade Center

Information Technology Industry Expertise

Industry Expertise: Information Technology

Today's knowledge economy is a fast growing and integral part of Maine's economy.

Whether your company specializes in software, hi-tech electronics, or IT services, let MITC help you connect to this lucrative, competitive, global industry.

Some common questions about IT exports:

Is electronically delivered software considered an export?
Does software or hardware with encryption need an export license?
Which countries have low or no import tariffs on IT software and equipment?
My company specializes in supplying IT to a specific industry. Can you help us find the best markets and potential customers?

Information technology resources

TechMaine Skills Census (PDF)
The percentage of Maine’s technology workforce which holds a bachelor’s degree or higher is significantly greater than the U.S. average. Please read about this and more in this 2009 census put together by TechMaine.

TechMaine

Stay connected with Maine’s enterprising technology community by becoming involved with TechMaine. Technology Association of Maine is the statewide trade association for Maine's technology industries. TechMaine enhances the technology sectors through programs designed to increase awareness of the industry, develop community, industry perception and workforce development.

Trade Specialist

"The growth of Maine's technology sectors is dependent on reaching out beyond our borders. The Maine International Trade Center is the go-to group to which I send my members when they seek guidance and insight into international opportunities."

Joe Kumiszcza,
Executive Director, TechMaine

Have a question about trade data, business visa requirements, import regulations or international payment methods?

Call or e-mail one of our international trade specialists for assistance.

FEATURED MEMBER - Thornton Academy

While the decision to launch an international high school boarding program was based on financial necessity, the benefits of bringing students from 16 countries to Thornton Academy extend far beyond the $3.5 million revenue.

MITC 2011 Annual Report (PDF)
We at the Maine International Trade Center were busy in 2011 -- an exciting year for Maine's international business activity. Although the final figures for Maine exports are not out, all indicators show that we will exceed our record 2010 export numbers by double digit growth (October 2011 numbers indicate exports are up 16% over last year).

Back from Brazil: Local companies say trade mission a success (PDF)
There was interest in spending time abroad at Hebron Academy, in buying collapsible food concentrate drums from Packgen and wearing Auburn-made shoes on oil-drilling platforms in the Pacific.

Attracting International Students: Innovations in Maine Education
Thomas College, Function Room, Student Commons Bldg., 180 West River Road, Waterville
Apr. 4, 2012

Cross-Border Economic Integration in the Northeast: Current Status, Future Prospects
Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono
Apr. 23-24, 2012

European Seafood Exposition
Brussels, Belgium
Apr. 24-26, 2012