Global U
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) provides training and resources to help your business successfully compete in international markets and develop your workforce for adaptability and innovation.
Our Global U education program delivers reliable guidance from experts and shares practical tips and real-world experiences from other companies who have been there. Navigating the current global trade environment is challenging. You don’t have to go it alone.
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August 5 - 7, 2025 | Virtual via Zoom
Interested in international trade and want to better position yourself for employment or career advancement? This training course positions you for success in passing the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam to earn the NASBITE International CGBP credential. The training provides a comprehensive overview of the core elements of international trade for businesses competing in this environment: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance.
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Access the US Department of Commerce program, presented as a three-phase journey, to learn the essentials of exporting through on-demand videos and other tools. From business planning and negotiating sales contracts, to export financing options and shipping documents, these progressive steps ensure you have the knowledge and skillsets to be a successful exporter.
A practical approach to export training that will provide you with expert advice, guidance, and resources to develop a strategy and plan to begin exporting. SIDO’s program is flexible in addressing your needs and intentional in maximizing your time commitment.
- Organizational Export Readiness Assessment
- Identifying Target Markets and Entry Strategies
- Overview of Export Compliance (U.S. and foreign regulations)
- Export Plan & Strategy
Discover what export opportunities are available for your food and agricultural products. On-demand online training gives you the flexibility to access from anywhere at any time. Informative, free webinars help new and experienced exporters stay on top of industry trends and issues. Export Essentials Online provides instruction on the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.
The Foundations of Supply Chain Management program’s user-friendly, self-paced, and modernized learning experience is not only motivating and engaging but also highly flexible. It’s designed to be attainable for beginners to mid-career professionals. You can choose from six different foundational supply chain courses, offered by topic, to learn more about supply chain and operation management or just give your career a boost.
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Webinar Library
Export Compliance Program Overview
If your business engages in exporting goods, software, or technology, an export compliance program is key to operating in accordance with the federal government’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR). An effective export compliance program helps identify and mitigate potential risks, reducing the likelihood of costly errors and penalties. Integrating requirements from export controls into business operations can be difficult. Join Maine International Trade Center and Nicolette Reed, Vice President of Evolutions in Business, to learn about export compliance programs and how to assemble an export compliance team for your business.
Supply Chain Resilience & Trade Policy Updates
U.S. federal trade policy influences how Maine businesses are able to import, manufacture, and export goods and services. While tools such as Free Trade Agreements promote trade between countries, tariffs and non-tariff barriers often increase the cost of trade. Join MITC and Maine MEP for this live webinar for an overview of trade policy updates and learn about resources available to help your business mitigate tariff impacts and diversify your supply chain.
Industry 4.0 & Maine’s Future in the Global Market
Industry 4.0 – also called the Fourth Industrial Revolution – is the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing/production and value creation processes. Our expert panel will explore what the promise of a new industrial revolution means for Maine.
- How is Industry 4.0 changing manufacturing in Maine and making Maine fabricators more competitive in a global market place?
- What are the educational and workforce development needs for successful implementation?
- How are Maine companies and organizations innovating to overcome obstacles?
Maine International E-Commerce Roundtable
Global e-commerce sales are expected to reach more than $6.5 trillion by 2023, and more businesses are finding customers online than ever before. From prospecting to selling to shipping and delivery, digital trade offers new opportunities for small companies to increase export sales through digital advertising, payment collection platforms, and online channels to reduce transaction costs. Do you have an e-commerce strategy to identify and successfully reach the best international markets for your business? Join us for this panel session moderated by MITC President Wade Merritt to discuss best practices, learn about available resources, and share tips.
Global Cybersecurity Roundtable
As follow up to our previous cybersecurity event, we’re bringing back a dynamic panel of Maine cybersecurity professionals and industry experts to share their insights on global cybersecurity trends to watch for in 2023 and beyond. In this webinar, you’ll get valuable information and tips for protecting your digital information, computers, and networks from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity Essentials for International Business
How can you best protect information, computers, and networks from cyberattacks? Do you have data backup and mobile device policies in place? What cybersecurity resources are available for small businesses? Join MITC to hear from our expert panel to learn about the common types of cybersecurity threats and action steps to protect your company and customers. Moderator: Patricia R. Toth Panel: Chris Saucier, Roux Institute at Northeastern University, and Rob Simopoulos, Defendify