“The quality of the Getting to Global cohort and the quality of the contractors was very high. MITC plays a major role in supporting small business in Maine, and we're incredibly fortunate to have this organization and support!”

“Thanks to the generous support of Maine International Trade Center, we were able to take significant steps toward expanding into new markets with our value-added seafood products. The funding provided us with the opportunity to complete essential licensing and certification courses, which were critical to meeting the regulatory requirements and quality standards of our target markets. These certifications not only enhanced our operational capabilities but also gave our customers and partners greater confidence in the quality and sustainability of our products. As a result, we’ve been able to amplify our mission of creating additional revenue streams for oyster growers.”

“Thank you, MITC, for your crucial support. This funding enabled us to allocate resources that significantly boosted our sales, visibility, and credibility. As a direct result of this digital advertising campaign, our annual sales increased by 42%. Our positive experience with MITC's staff was a key factor in our decision to join those representing Maine at Modern Day Marine 2024 in DC, eagerly accepting the invitation to support MITC and our state.”

“MITC has been instrumental in expanding the Mousam Valley Mushrooms brand into new regions and markets!”

“As a small business, Gneiss Spice has always operated with a frugal mindset, carefully managing expenses to ensure sustainability. Without the support from the State of Maine, we likely wouldn’t have committed to a $6,000 budget for performance ads. This opportunity allowed us to test the effectiveness of targeted ads, achieving a return on ad spend (ROAS) of over 4x…Additionally, we highly value working with Maine-based service providers and appreciate the expertise of the agency that conducted our audits. While their services have proven beneficial, they represent a significant investment that we would not have made without the support of MITC. Moving forward, we hope to find a sustainable balance that enables us to continue collaborating with these local experts while ensuring the ads provide sufficient returns to justify their costs.”

“Thank you, MITC. Reaching our NIST goals ensures our ability to do Government contract work and to maintain the workforce to do so!”

“We are truly appreciative of MITC/DTEP support. We would not have been able to participate without this additional funding, and the show came at a perfect time when we have revenue from sales within Maine but are eager to continue to grow throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Maine was well-represented at the trade show, and we were all stronger through this collaborative show of force. MITC/DTEP support was a big reason for this. ”

“MITC consistently allows us to test new sales/marketing programming. The financial assistance is incredibly important and allows us to take chances on new ways to market our brand. We are very appreciative of the support from MITC.”

“MITC's support was instrumental in making our demonstration at the Modern Day Marine Expo successful. Their assistance enabled us to secure booth space and maximize our networking opportunities. Compotech is grateful for MITC's unwavering support in our mission to protect US soldiers, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”

“Although the investment of these funds did not drive revenues, a strategic question has been addressed and, at least for now, settled. BLUET, as do other businesses, responsibly investigates as many marketing opportunities as resources allow. Determining which ones are force multipliers and which ones have high opportunity costs is the challenge. Given the results for our efforts here, we are moving away from further investment in social media as a direct driver of revenue and putting our resources into national wholesale expansion.”

“Thank you! We really appreciate the support of MITC through the Maine Domestic Trade Expansion Program!”

“This MITC grant gave us access to SPINS data for two of our product categories. Data and sales insights are powerful. With this grant-funded SPINs access, we are able to tell compelling data stories, have access to competitor performance, implement retailer specific sales support programs, and innovate ahead of the trend.”

“I really appreciated getting this assistance from MITC. A lot of grant money has been flowing around in the past few years due to COVID, but because my company grew during the pandemic I wasn't eligible. I am thrilled to have been able to exhibit at Seafood Expo North America (SENA) thanks to this money. I would not have done so without it, and the show opened up huge opportunities for me.”

“Your organization is helping grow our business. This research will strengthen our brand as we compete with hundreds of other companies. We're better positioned to win, and we're all very grateful for this generous grant.”

“This grant is crucial to our post-pandemic recovery efforts.”