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Maine sends largest delegation to Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland
Maine will be represented by the largest delegation at the Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10 – 12 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Governor Janet Mills will lead the Maine delegation of over 60 individuals representing Maine
Northern exposure: Championing Maine’s interests in the North Atlantic
As director of Maine International Trade Center’s Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO), Dana Eidsness works to develop trade, investment and international collaboration opportunities for Maine businesses and academic institutions in northern Europe, Atlantic Canada and Nordic
Tariff relief sought for Maine’s apple growers
Two months after Maine’s Congressional delegation sought federal relief for lobstermen and wild blueberry growers harmed by China’s retaliatory trade tariffs, the feds are being urged to help the state’s apple growers. “As larger apple
MITC lands $344K for international trade expansion
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that $344,500 has been awarded to Maine International Trade Center to support export growth among the state’s small businesses. The money comes through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program. “Small businesses
Maine receives grant to help exporters
Maine International Trade Center, which helps Maine businesses export their goods and services, received a $344,500 grant from the federal government to increase overseas sales. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the award was
Greenland foreign minister keen to strengthen ties with Maine
Connecting Portland to the Greenland capital of Nuuk via a shipping route set to open in 2020 will be a “game changer” for both sides, Greenland’s minister of education, culture, church and foreign affairs told Mainebiz on