What Trade Means to Maine
Last year, 2,262 Maine companies exported $2.7 billion in goods and services to 176 countries.
- Trade supports 180,500 (nearly 1 in 4) Maine jobs.
- Since 2009, Maine jobs related to trade increased by 25.9%, while overall job growth was just 0.3% in same time frame.
(Source: “How Maine’s Economy Benefits from International Trade & Investment” report from Business Roundtable)
STEP Financial Assistance Award
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration provides funding to increase the number of businesses that export. Eligible Maine businesses may receive up to $15,000 per year in reimbursements for costs associated with seeking new international sales.
What Our Members Say
“Maine International Trade Center went out of their way to support our research gathering initiatives, making it possible for us to make informed decisions for our business. Their support is especially important to us, being a startup, but the opportunity to have knowledgeable help readily available should be taken advantage of by any and all Maine companies, regardless of size. The MITC staff are professional, responsive, and friendly to work with, and I would go on record as highly recommending their services.”
James Morin, COO, Flowfold, Gorham, ME
Annual Member Holiday Reception
December 11 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Celebrate the season…
MITC Members, please join us for an evening of holiday cheer and networking with other internationally-active Maine businesses.