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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, 2015Maine exports to Canada are down 24%
September 8, 2015Exports from Maine to Canada are down 23.7% so far this year, due in part to an 11-year low in the Canadian dollar's value in relation to the U.S. dollar.
September 8, 2015
David Harbison Jr. tells the story of Bison Pumps of Houlton
September 7, 2015David Harbison Jr. remembers the crippling ice storm of January 1998 like it was yesterday, but for another reason. It spawned his current company, Bison Pumps of Houlton.
September 7, 2015
Verrill Dana sets up craft beverage, Arctic practice groups
September 2, 2015Portland law firm Verrill Dana recently set up a craft beverage industry group with eight attorneys and soon plans to announce another group with 12 attorneys focused on increasing North Atlantic and Arctic trade and commerce that is expected once
September 2, 2015MITC gets $161K to boost Maine exports
August 25, 2015The Maine International Trade Center is receiving a $161,000 federal grant to help small businesses in Maine export their products.
August 25, 2015As Maine companies look overseas, understanding global economies is key
August 10, 2015With ties to Iceland through Eimskip, an October trade mission planned to Japan and China, and Portland's selection as host to the global Arctic conference in 2016, more Maine companies are looking beyond the horizon, especially to Asia and Europe
August 10, 2015
Women to Watch: Gena Canning, Pine State Trading Co.
August 10, 2015Gena Canning's phone rang. A frantic volunteer was trying to keep pace with his biggest event of the year, Yarmouth Clam Festival, which attracts 100,000 people over three days.
August 10, 2015
China's appetite for lobster boosts prices in Maine
August 5, 2015Demand for North American lobster, with its “good luck” red color and savory taste, is skyrocketing in China, along with prices.
August 5, 2015
Final EPA Clean Power Plan gets mixed reviews; Maine ahead in meeting goals
August 4, 2015President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on Monday released the final Clean Power Plan to mixed reviews Monday.
August 4, 2015Garrand named Maine’s honorary consul of Canada
July 22, 2015Brenda Garrand, founder and CEO of Portland advertising agency Garrand, was recently appointed Maine's honorary consul of Canada — a unique distinction for a New England state.
July 22, 2015
Kepware opens first international office in Tokyo
July 16, 2015Kepware Technologies, a company that develops software for automation communications, said Tuesday that it has opened its first overseas office, in Tokyo, Japan.
July 16, 2015Maine slides to 48th in construction job growth
June 25, 2015Employment statistics from Associated General Contractors America rank Maine 48th in the country for construction job growth, based on 700 fewer construction workers being employed at Maine companies compared to this time last year.
June 25, 2015Freedom farm finds nothing’s free about name
June 16, 2015A small family farm in Freedom is planning to change its name after being sued by a multinational tomato-growing firm over a trademark dispute.
June 16, 2015
Maine wins bid to host 2016 Arctic conference
June 15, 2015Maine will become the first state in the contiguous United States to host an Arctic conference in 2016 that is expected to attract senior officials and experts from 20 countries.
June 15, 2015Chinese banks show interest in Maine exports
May 22, 2015A top Chinese diplomat and representatives from several Chinese financial institutions attended the Maine International Trade Center’s annual conference Thursday.
May 22, 2015
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