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Here's what's being reported around the world on the Brexit vote
June 24, 2016Great Britain's historic decision to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum has triggered a global stock selloff today, with MarketWatch reporting The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 408 points, or 2.2%, to 17,617, shortly after Friday'
June 24, 2016Maine International Trade Center receives highest export honor
May 17, 2016The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the Maine International Trade Center its highest award for its contributions in expanding and promoting exports of U.S. products, the President's "E" Award for Export Service.
May 17, 2016
With Maine International Trade Center, even small companies can export successfully
May 2, 2016Export compliance may not sound like a sexy topic compared to the excitement of selling products internationally. But it can get exciting quickly if you ignore it: civil penalties for export license violations or sending sensitive goods to banned
May 2, 2016MITC announces International Trade and Investment Award honorees
April 7, 2016The Portland-based Maine International Trade Center has announced the winners of the 2016 International Trade and Investment Awards, which will officially be presented on May 26 — Maine International Trade Day.
April 7, 2016
As lobster sales to Europe fall, Maine lobstermen look to Asia
December 21, 2015The strong U.S. dollar and softer economy in Europe are driving down lobster sales this Christmas, when the tasty crustaceans are being seen as an unaffordable luxury, according to the Associated Press.
December 21, 2015Sen. King pushing funding for more Arctic icebreakers
December 8, 2015U.S. Sen. Angus King is advocating for the construction of more Coast Guard icebreakers, a move that he says would benefit the state's economy.
December 8, 2015South Portland-Montreal pipeline might close
November 30, 2015The pipeline that has been sending crude oil from Portland Harbor to Montreal for nearly 75 years may become obsolete by the start of 2016 due to the upcoming completion of a major pipeline reversal project in Canada.
November 30, 2015Report: TPP would lower tariffs for Maine exporters
November 13, 2015A report issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce said the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement would boost Maine exports to other countries in the agreement by removing nearly all tariffs on seafood, forest products,
November 13, 2015Text of landmark trade agreement revealed
November 5, 2015The text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest regional trade accord in history, was released Thursday, but the impact for Maine is uncertain.
November 5, 2015For northern Maine businesses, transportation infrastructure is key
November 2, 2015Business that have operations north of Bangor or outside the I-95 corridor are well acquainted with the frustrations of arranging shipping.
November 2, 2015Maine freight railway upgrade project receives $20M federal grant
October 27, 2015Maine will receive $20 million in federal funding to pay for more than half of freight railway upgrade project that's expected to remove bottlenecks and create faster and more reliable service.
October 27, 2015Maine lobstermen report high prices for catch
October 9, 2015Even with a strong year for lobster landings, Maine fishermen are reportedly receiving the highest prices for their haul since 2007.
October 9, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership clears key hurdle
October 5, 2015The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations reached a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest regional trade accord in history, the New York Times reported Monday morning.
October 5, 2015
Eastport Port Authority's Chris Gardner is looking forward in Eastport
October 5, 2015Chris Gardner might be forgiven if he thought the sun rises with his job. But, as executive director of the Eastport Port Authority, at the easternmost edge of the Eastern Time Zone, you could argue that the sun does rise on his job.
October 5, 2015
Volk Packaging Corp. co-owner Derek Volk focuses on community
October 5, 2015Whether it comes to giving back to the community or innovating for his company, Derek Volk always seems to be thinking, “What's next?”
October 5, 2015Maine liquor sales exceed expectations
September 18, 2015Higher-than-expected liquor sales in Maine during the first year under a new state contract will provide taxpayers with a $46 million operating profit.
September 18, 2015
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