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Opinion: Our local economy needs to better incorporate global trade
May is World Trade Month in the United States, and Maine is hosting Trade Day this week. Now is an ideal moment for Maine’s industries to reflect on the state’s global impact, eyeing opportunities
MITC Annual Trade and Investment Awards Announced
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 International Trade and Investment Awards. “Maine businesses are finding success on the world stage thanks to
8,000 workers needed by Maine’s defense industry, employers and schools gearing up
Over the next five years, Maine defense contractors are looking to add 8,000 skilled workers and to advance the abilities of 10,000 workers already employed by the state’s industry. To
Sears Island selected as site of $500M Maine offshore wind power port
Four years after identifying state-owned Sears Island among several possible ports to help build Maine’s nascent offshore wind industry, Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday that the site is the preferred one.
MITC Job Opening – Finance Assistant
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is hiring a Finance Assistant. This part-time (20-25 hours) position will be based in the Portland, Maine office. Requirements include: 3+ years of experience in
Portland shipping terminal will use $14M grant to upgrade, keep pace with demand
The Portland International Marine Terminal will receive $14.2 million in federal funds so it can modernize and keep pace with growing cargo volumes at its container handling facility. The money
Maine wins designation as a federal Tech Hub for forest bioproducts
Maine has won designation as a federal Tech Hub for the development of forest bioproducts and is in the running to receive up to $70 million to help advance the
RFP – Legal and Consulting Services for Creation of Nonprofit Organization
Maine International Trade Center is seeking proposals for for legal and consulting services to support the formation of a Maine nonprofit corporation exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(6) of the
Collaboration at trade shows boosts Maine brands
Maine food and beverage producers and promoters are increasing their collaboration and presence at national trade shows in the hope of attracting more buyers, retailers and investors to the state’s