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Maine delegation to visit Japan to study wild and farmed kelp industry
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 4, 2024“Technology transfer is one of the fastest ways to build, support and ramp up an industry,” said trip organizer Hugh Cowperthwaite. The goal is to learn how the Japanese grow, harvest and use kelp.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 4, 2024
Maine trade conference hails ‘ancient future’ industries for innovation, resilience
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 20, 2024Some old industries demonstrate how to innovate and stay relevant amid change and how to be resilient amid challenges, experts at Trade Day said.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 20, 2024
Commentary: To thrive, Maine's economy needs to compete
Derek Volk, Volk Packaging Corp. Updated: April 24, 2024Guest columnist Derek Volk, CEO of Volk Packaging Corp., writes that Maine companies are saddled with high costs, greater tax burden and more regulations than more competitive states.
Derek Volk, Volk Packaging Corp. Updated: April 24, 2024
Maine scallop ambassadors journey to France for culinary exchange
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024The French use the whole scallop, while U.S. cuisine focuses on the scallop's adductor muscle. There could be culinary and economic value in learning how to employ the whole animal.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 15, 2024
Maine companies with global reach honored by MITC
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2024Tempshield, a Trenton-based maker of cryogenic gloves and other protective gear, is among the winners of the Maine International Trade Center's 2024 International Trade and Investment Awards.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 4, 2024
Rough seas for Maine's only cargo shipping line: Eimskip earnings sink by over a third
William Hall February 22, 2024The Icelandic shipping company posted 2023 financial results that show net earnings fell 36.1% last year.
William Hall February 22, 2024
Maine business delegation continues to pitch Cuba on exports
Laurie Schreiber January 25, 2024The forum was developed to help a growing group of new Cuban entrepreneurs navigate international business with U.S. companies.
Laurie Schreiber January 25, 2024
From Cameroon to Maine: An engineer switches gears to open Waterville coffee roastery
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 29, 2023Founder Churchill Elangwe-Preston self-financed Mbingo Mountain Coffee with savings from his career as an electrical engineer.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 29, 2023
Safe passage: Maine shipping containers carry the world’s goods, thwart 21st-century threats
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 11, 2023An Old Town startup, Global Secure Shipping, builds the containers from high-strength composites, embedded with sophisticated sensors that fight theft and tampering.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 11, 2023
Former LePage official and Maine native to lead state chamber of commerce
Laurie Schreiber September 29, 2023In Massachusetts, Patrick Woodcock oversaw offshore wind procurements and state and regional energy policies. In Maine, he helped advance energy efficiency investments.
Laurie Schreiber September 29, 2023
MITC lands $350K for international trade expansion
Laurie Schreiber September 7, 2023Since 2020, over 60 small businesses in Maine have received financial assistance to support their international exporting, resulting in $6.9 million in sales.
Laurie Schreiber September 7, 2023-
Container shipping falters at world's largest ports, but Portland bucks trend
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 6, 2023Portland has seen steady growth with Eimskip continuing to serve international markets, bringing imports of fresh salmon from Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 6, 2023 
Maine's wild blueberry industry taps Japan to expand sales
Laurie Schreiber May 15, 2023Exports of Maine’s frozen wild blueberries to Japan have declined as a result of a tariff that favors competitors like Canada and the European Union.
Laurie Schreiber May 15, 2023
Mechanic Falls-based manufacturer wins 2nd unfair trade suit against China
Laurie Schreiber February 14, 2023Auburn Manufacturing Inc., which makes materials that offer protection from extremely high heat, has been defending its market against low-cost exports from China. “It’s like a detective story,” said CEO Kathie Leonard.
Laurie Schreiber February 14, 2023
Canada to end COVID entry, travel restrictions
Renee Cordes September 26, 2022Starting Oct. 1, travelers to Canada via Maine and elsewhere will no longer be subject to COVID-19 entry restrictions in place since the start of the pandemic.
Renee Cordes September 26, 2022
Trade center gets $400k to help Maine small businesses with exports
Staff September 12, 2022During times of economic uncertainty, diversification of markets is considered a sound business strategy, with international business being a key element.
Staff September 12, 2022
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