The 35th annual Maine International Trade Day “Building a Workforce for Global Success” was held on May 21st. A first-time addition this year was the New Product Global Showcase. Of the ten companies selected to exhibit, attendees voted the “Best in Show” honor to Biovation for their DryRight™ tactical boot drying sheet.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners:

Exporter of the Year – Ready Seafood

Innovator of the Year – Hodgdon Yachts

Foreign Direct Investor of the Year – Dalegip America, Inc.

Service Provider of the Year – OCEANAIR, Inc.

President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis

Future Global Leader Award – Maxine Secskas

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, speakers, award winners, and over 300 attendees for making Trade Day 2015 the best ever!

Save-the-Date: Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on

May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.

NEW MEMBERS

Asbury Law OfficePortland, ME

Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.Saco, ME

BiovationBoothbay, ME

Central Maine Cold StoragePortland, ME

O’Brien Medical, LLCOrono, ME

Pavan Enterprises, LLCBrunswick, ME

PICABelfast, ME

Versa GrippsSorrento, ME

Saco River Dye HouseBiddeford, ME

Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: info@mitc.com • Website: www.mitc.com

GLOBALVIEWJ U LY 2015

China and Japan are the second and third largest economies in the world. Together, the two countries make up

21% of world population and represent almost 20% of the world economy. These two thriving markets offer excellent

potential for Maine’s manufacturers, service providers, and educational institutions. In addition, both countries

are important sources of

investment capital, with

companies such as Wood-

land Pulp (Baileyville),

World Harbors (Auburn),

and Somic America (Brew-

er) all owned by Japanese or

Chinese parent companies.

Governor Paul R. LePage

will be leading a delega-

tion of Maine businesses

and educational institu-

tions on a trade mission

to Japan and China this

October. The trade mission,

organized by Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and the US Commercial Service, will promote the state’s

businesses and assets to two of the world’s largest economies with visits to Tokyo and Shanghai.

“We’re excited to be going back to Japan and China

this year,” commented Janine Bisaillon-Cary,

President of Maine International Trade Center.

“Although already very important trading part-

ners, both markets represent tremendous op-

portunities for export expansion. With our new

Invest in Maine Asian office in Shanghai, and

Chinese and Japanese companies increasingly

looking at overseas investments as a pathway

to growth, we feel that the time is right for a

Maine mission.”

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MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular and well-attended events of the year!

Annual Member Appreciation Reception

August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM

DiMillo’s on the Water

Portland, ME

Register online at www.mitc.com

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The Greater Bangor Region Program Series is sponsored by:

KEY SECTORS

• Food & Seafood• Education/International Student Attraction• Medical Products & Life Sciences• Aerospace & Transportation Parts/Products• Travel & Tourism • Environment & Energy• Marine Industries • Foreign Direct Investment

Participating businesses receive pre-trip market research and orientation, as well as on-the-ground staff support throughout the trade mission. The itinerary includes Embassy briefings, industry tours, and State of Maine Receptions in both cities. In addition, participants can choose pre-scheduled, one-on-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on the organization’s specific goals for the trip.

All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required by July 31, 2015.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett (jbennett@mitc.com) at 207-553-7709 or Wade Merritt (merritt@mitc.com) at 207-541-7408.

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China and Japan have been important

cornerstone markets for Maine’s

internationally active business

community for a decade, ranking

second and fourth respectively in

2014 and purchasing a combined

$300 million in Maine goods

and services.

Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly presti-gious President’s “E” Award — the first Maine organization to receive the honor in more than 32 years.

A founding member of MITC’s StudyMaine initiative, Thornton Academy received the award in recognition of its international student program, currently home to more than 150 inter- national students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine

high schools, colleges, and uni- versities that showcases the excellent academic programs and extracurricular opportunities available in Maine educational institutions and assists interna-tional students in finding the right match for their interests and ambitions.

Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commer- cial Service nominated the school for the award, which was created by President Kennedy in 1961 as the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. In the case of Thornton Academy, the export is the provision of an American high school education.

Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its interna-tional student program in 2008. The school has been an active participant in education and gubernatorial missions abroad and has helped shape the focus of StudyMaine.

“We’re very excited to receive this award,” said Mark Powers, Director of Admissions at Thornton Academy. “The collaboration between Thornton and MITC has been extremely meaningful over the past few years, as we’ve worked together to further Maine’s global presence.”

“We’re delighted that Thornton has been recognized for internationalizing its campus,” said Lucy Sommo, who runs the StudyMaine program at MITC. “Thornton has been a leader in international student recruitment in the state. The school has been very active in seeking out new markets and supportive of developing Maine’s international student population for the good of the entire state.”

In addition to the tuition revenue and 38 new jobs created by the international student program, Thornton Academy believes strongly that the academic and cultural benefits for all students have been significant. The school has the largest selection of AP courses in Maine, new science laboratories, a precision machine and tool curriculum, and a School-to-Work Program, as well as seven foreign languages.

“Thornton’s ability to attract students from around the world has been successful, in part, be-cause of the tremendous benefits of a Maine education. Families recognize Maine’s natural beauty, its welcoming people, and the many opportunities that the state provides as the perfect place for their son or daughter to study, live, and play,” Powers added.

Sustaining Roundtable Members

Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyBank of America Merrill LynchBerryDunnBlackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)CianbroConsulate General of Canada - BostonEimskipEmera MaineIDEXX Key BankMaine Department of Economic & Community DevelopmentPierce Atwood, LLPTD Bank

President’s Roundtable Members

Allen Insurance and FinancialBangor International AirportBangor Region Development AllianceBangor Savings BankBarber Foods, Inc.BDN MaineBernstein ShurDiversified Business CommunicationsEaton PeabodyFairchildFinance Authority of MaineHussey Seating CompanyL.L.Bean, Inc.MainebizMaine Department of LaborMaine Manufacturing Extension PartnershipMaine Maritime AcademyMaine Port AuthorityMaine Technology InstituteNomad PicturesOCEANAIR Inc.One Source Risk Management and Funding, Inc.Preti FlahertyPuritan Medical Products Company, LLCQuébec Government Office in BostonSappi Fine Paper North AmericaSprague Energy CorporationUK Trade & InvestmentUniversity of MaineUnumUPS

Verrill Dana, LLP

PRESIDENT’S CORNER CANADA DESK

Maine has a booth reserved at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 – “The Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic”– in the U.S. Commercial Service Canada’s U.S. Pavilion. Maine companies are invited to exhibit and explore the Government of Canada’s defense opportunities.

Participating businesses will meet face-to-face with defense prime contractors, supply chain managers, and officials that will assess your company’s solutions against numerous defense programs available in Canada. The U.S. Commercial Service matchmaking program will pre-qualify your solutions with industry part-ners, prime contractors, and its Tier suppliers and connect you with government units and key partners operating in the marine and aerospace sectors.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 September 8 - 10, 2015 • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Registration Includes:• Company profile on DEFSEC’s official website and official show guide

• Profile listed on www.export.gov and distributed to industry multipliers

• Use of DEFSEC’s official B2B platform 24/7• Access to exhibition hall, demo sites and all seminar sessions• Attendance to two official networking receptions• Exclusive access to the ADIANS Annual Gala Reception & Dinner

In addition, funding is available through the Maine Technology Institute for a limited number of Maine businesses to participate as non-exhibiting delegates to offset registration fees.

For information about DEFSEC exhibitor registration for the Maine booth or to apply for a grant, contact Dana Eidsness, Director, Maine North Atlantic Development Office, at (207) 541-7418 or eidsness@mitc.com.

Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015

Canada Desk is sponsored by

Dear MITC Members and Friends,

As we begin our new fiscal year, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members and sponsors for your participation and support. In the next week or

two, you will be receiving requests for renewal of your MITC membership and an invitation to our annual “Members Only” networking reception next month. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming months on your market development and providing any technical assistance you may need.

Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:

n Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing right now with the registration deadline of July 31st. Don’t miss this opportunity to enter or expand in two of the top export markets in the world. For more information, see the cover article and www.mitc.com.

n Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the premier Canadian defense, security and aerospace event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. See the next page for details on grants available for attendees and opportunities for exhibiting.

n Our Annual Member Appreciation Reception – one of our most popular events – will be on August 5th at DiMillo’s in Portland. Those members whose renewals and payments are received by August 4th will be entered in the door prize drawings for $100 gift cards graciously donated by MITC board members at Hancock Lumber and L.L.Bean. We hope to see you there!

We are truly excited about the new trade linkages that have been created in the past year and many activities ahead!

Kind regards,

Janine Bisaillon-Cary,President

4

4

Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award

4

StudyMaine Welcomes International Delegations

In early June, StudyMaine organized Maine campus visits for EducationUSA advisers from 8 different countries. The advisers, who serve as college counselors in their home countries, help their students find and apply to US colleges and universities. While in Maine, the advisers visited 4 college cam-puses and learned about the variety of programs available, information they will take back and share with their students.

MITC’s partner at the US Commercial Service, Jeff Porter, organized an incoming delegation of Thai educational agents with a similar mission, who visited 11 Maine high schools and colleges.

The delegation of Thai educational agents during their visit to Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, ME.

Here at MITC, summer was in full swing at the

beginning of June when our summer interns

arrived. We are delighted to welcome (from

left) Rebecca Hadik, Luke Rector, and Leona

Kluge-Edwards as Research Assistants.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2014 Maine Participant

“ Our experience at DEFSEC was far above expectations. The B2B meetings, which were prearranged, were a fantastic opportunity to broaden our business base with our neighbors to the north. Quebec supports huge wind-power and aerospace/ composites industries ripe for cooperation with existing Maine industries. We are already filling our order book with business opportunities in supply to shipbuilding and offshore energy production in Canada.”

– Steve Hadik, President, Pole Star Maritime, LLC

Join the LinkedIn group

“Canadian Tender Alerts

for U.S. Firms” to receive

information on upcoming

procurement projects by

the Government of Canada.

Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy

MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.

s

Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly presti-gious President’s “E” Award — the first Maine organization to receive the honor in more than 32 years.

A founding member of MITC’s StudyMaine initiative, Thornton Academy received the award in recognition of its international student program, currently home to more than 150 inter- national students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine

high schools, colleges, and uni- versities that showcases the excellent academic programs and extracurricular opportunities available in Maine educational institutions and assists interna-tional students in finding the right match for their interests and ambitions.

Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commer- cial Service nominated the school for the award, which was created by President Kennedy in 1961 as the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. In the case of Thornton Academy, the export is the provision of an American high school education.

Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its interna-tional student program in 2008. The school has been an active participant in education and gubernatorial missions abroad and has helped shape the focus of StudyMaine.

“We’re very excited to receive this award,” said Mark Powers, Director of Admissions at Thornton Academy. “The collaboration between Thornton and MITC has been extremely meaningful over the past few years, as we’ve worked together to further Maine’s global presence.”

“We’re delighted that Thornton has been recognized for internationalizing its campus,” said Lucy Sommo, who runs the StudyMaine program at MITC. “Thornton has been a leader in international student recruitment in the state. The school has been very active in seeking out new markets and supportive of developing Maine’s international student population for the good of the entire state.”

In addition to the tuition revenue and 38 new jobs created by the international student program, Thornton Academy believes strongly that the academic and cultural benefits for all students have been significant. The school has the largest selection of AP courses in Maine, new science laboratories, a precision machine and tool curriculum, and a School-to-Work Program, as well as seven foreign languages.

“Thornton’s ability to attract students from around the world has been successful, in part, be-cause of the tremendous benefits of a Maine education. Families recognize Maine’s natural beauty, its welcoming people, and the many opportunities that the state provides as the perfect place for their son or daughter to study, live, and play,” Powers added.

Sustaining Roundtable Members

Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyBank of America Merrill LynchBerryDunnBlackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)CianbroConsulate General of Canada - BostonEimskipEmera MaineIDEXX Key BankMaine Department of Economic & Community DevelopmentPierce Atwood, LLPTD Bank

President’s Roundtable Members

Allen Insurance and FinancialBangor International AirportBangor Region Development AllianceBangor Savings BankBarber Foods, Inc.BDN MaineBernstein ShurDiversified Business CommunicationsEaton PeabodyFairchildFinance Authority of MaineHussey Seating CompanyL.L.Bean, Inc.MainebizMaine Department of LaborMaine Manufacturing Extension PartnershipMaine Maritime AcademyMaine Port AuthorityMaine Technology InstituteNomad PicturesOCEANAIR Inc.One Source Risk Management and Funding, Inc.Preti FlahertyPuritan Medical Products Company, LLCQuébec Government Office in BostonSappi Fine Paper North AmericaSprague Energy CorporationUK Trade & InvestmentUniversity of MaineUnumUPS

Verrill Dana, LLP

PRESIDENT’S CORNER CANADA DESK

Maine has a booth reserved at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 – “The Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic”– in the U.S. Commercial Service Canada’s U.S. Pavilion. Maine companies are invited to exhibit and explore the Government of Canada’s defense opportunities.

Participating businesses will meet face-to-face with defense prime contractors, supply chain managers, and officials that will assess your company’s solutions against numerous defense programs available in Canada. The U.S. Commercial Service matchmaking program will pre-qualify your solutions with industry part-ners, prime contractors, and its Tier suppliers and connect you with government units and key partners operating in the marine and aerospace sectors.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 September 8 - 10, 2015 • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Registration Includes:• Company profile on DEFSEC’s official website and official show guide

• Profile listed on www.export.gov and distributed to industry multipliers

• Use of DEFSEC’s official B2B platform 24/7• Access to exhibition hall, demo sites and all seminar sessions• Attendance to two official networking receptions• Exclusive access to the ADIANS Annual Gala Reception & Dinner

In addition, funding is available through the Maine Technology Institute for a limited number of Maine businesses to participate as non-exhibiting delegates to offset registration fees.

For information about DEFSEC exhibitor registration for the Maine booth or to apply for a grant, contact Dana Eidsness, Director, Maine North Atlantic Development Office, at (207) 541-7418 or eidsness@mitc.com.

Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015

Canada Desk is sponsored by

Dear MITC Members and Friends,

As we begin our new fiscal year, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members and sponsors for your participation and support. In the next week or

two, you will be receiving requests for renewal of your MITC membership and an invitation to our annual “Members Only” networking reception next month. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming months on your market development and providing any technical assistance you may need.

Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:

n Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing right now with the registration deadline of July 31st. Don’t miss this opportunity to enter or expand in two of the top export markets in the world. For more information, see the cover article and www.mitc.com.

n Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the premier Canadian defense, security and aerospace event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. See the next page for details on grants available for attendees and opportunities for exhibiting.

n Our Annual Member Appreciation Reception – one of our most popular events – will be on August 5th at DiMillo’s in Portland. Those members whose renewals and payments are received by August 4th will be entered in the door prize drawings for $100 gift cards graciously donated by MITC board members at Hancock Lumber and L.L.Bean. We hope to see you there!

We are truly excited about the new trade linkages that have been created in the past year and many activities ahead!

Kind regards,

Janine Bisaillon-Cary,President

4

4

Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award

4

StudyMaine Welcomes International Delegations

In early June, StudyMaine organized Maine campus visits for EducationUSA advisers from 8 different countries. The advisers, who serve as college counselors in their home countries, help their students find and apply to US colleges and universities. While in Maine, the advisers visited 4 college cam-puses and learned about the variety of programs available, information they will take back and share with their students.

MITC’s partner at the US Commercial Service, Jeff Porter, organized an incoming delegation of Thai educational agents with a similar mission, who visited 11 Maine high schools and colleges.

The delegation of Thai educational agents during their visit to Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, ME.

Here at MITC, summer was in full swing at the

beginning of June when our summer interns

arrived. We are delighted to welcome (from

left) Rebecca Hadik, Luke Rector, and Leona

Kluge-Edwards as Research Assistants.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2014 Maine Participant

“ Our experience at DEFSEC was far above expectations. The B2B meetings, which were prearranged, were a fantastic opportunity to broaden our business base with our neighbors to the north. Quebec supports huge wind-power and aerospace/ composites industries ripe for cooperation with existing Maine industries. We are already filling our order book with business opportunities in supply to shipbuilding and offshore energy production in Canada.”

– Steve Hadik, President, Pole Star Maritime, LLC

Join the LinkedIn group

“Canadian Tender Alerts

for U.S. Firms” to receive

information on upcoming

procurement projects by

the Government of Canada.

Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy

MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.

s

Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly presti-gious President’s “E” Award — the first Maine organization to receive the honor in more than 32 years.

A founding member of MITC’s StudyMaine initiative, Thornton Academy received the award in recognition of its international student program, currently home to more than 150 inter- national students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine

high schools, colleges, and uni- versities that showcases the excellent academic programs and extracurricular opportunities available in Maine educational institutions and assists interna-tional students in finding the right match for their interests and ambitions.

Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commer- cial Service nominated the school for the award, which was created by President Kennedy in 1961 as the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. In the case of Thornton Academy, the export is the provision of an American high school education.

Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its interna-tional student program in 2008. The school has been an active participant in education and gubernatorial missions abroad and has helped shape the focus of StudyMaine.

“We’re very excited to receive this award,” said Mark Powers, Director of Admissions at Thornton Academy. “The collaboration between Thornton and MITC has been extremely meaningful over the past few years, as we’ve worked together to further Maine’s global presence.”

“We’re delighted that Thornton has been recognized for internationalizing its campus,” said Lucy Sommo, who runs the StudyMaine program at MITC. “Thornton has been a leader in international student recruitment in the state. The school has been very active in seeking out new markets and supportive of developing Maine’s international student population for the good of the entire state.”

In addition to the tuition revenue and 38 new jobs created by the international student program, Thornton Academy believes strongly that the academic and cultural benefits for all students have been significant. The school has the largest selection of AP courses in Maine, new science laboratories, a precision machine and tool curriculum, and a School-to-Work Program, as well as seven foreign languages.

“Thornton’s ability to attract students from around the world has been successful, in part, be-cause of the tremendous benefits of a Maine education. Families recognize Maine’s natural beauty, its welcoming people, and the many opportunities that the state provides as the perfect place for their son or daughter to study, live, and play,” Powers added.

Sustaining Roundtable Members

Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyBank of America Merrill LynchBerryDunnBlackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)CianbroConsulate General of Canada - BostonEimskipEmera MaineIDEXX Key BankMaine Department of Economic & Community DevelopmentPierce Atwood, LLPTD Bank

President’s Roundtable Members

Allen Insurance and FinancialBangor International AirportBangor Region Development AllianceBangor Savings BankBarber Foods, Inc.BDN MaineBernstein ShurDiversified Business CommunicationsEaton PeabodyFairchildFinance Authority of MaineHussey Seating CompanyL.L.Bean, Inc.MainebizMaine Department of LaborMaine Manufacturing Extension PartnershipMaine Maritime AcademyMaine Port AuthorityMaine Technology InstituteNomad PicturesOCEANAIR Inc.One Source Risk Management and Funding, Inc.Preti FlahertyPuritan Medical Products Company, LLCQuébec Government Office in BostonSappi Fine Paper North AmericaSprague Energy CorporationUK Trade & InvestmentUniversity of MaineUnumUPS

Verrill Dana, LLP

PRESIDENT’S CORNER CANADA DESK

Maine has a booth reserved at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 – “The Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic”– in the U.S. Commercial Service Canada’s U.S. Pavilion. Maine companies are invited to exhibit and explore the Government of Canada’s defense opportunities.

Participating businesses will meet face-to-face with defense prime contractors, supply chain managers, and officials that will assess your company’s solutions against numerous defense programs available in Canada. The U.S. Commercial Service matchmaking program will pre-qualify your solutions with industry part-ners, prime contractors, and its Tier suppliers and connect you with government units and key partners operating in the marine and aerospace sectors.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2015 September 8 - 10, 2015 • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Registration Includes:• Company profile on DEFSEC’s official website and official show guide

• Profile listed on www.export.gov and distributed to industry multipliers

• Use of DEFSEC’s official B2B platform 24/7• Access to exhibition hall, demo sites and all seminar sessions• Attendance to two official networking receptions• Exclusive access to the ADIANS Annual Gala Reception & Dinner

In addition, funding is available through the Maine Technology Institute for a limited number of Maine businesses to participate as non-exhibiting delegates to offset registration fees.

For information about DEFSEC exhibitor registration for the Maine booth or to apply for a grant, contact Dana Eidsness, Director, Maine North Atlantic Development Office, at (207) 541-7418 or eidsness@mitc.com.

Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015

Canada Desk is sponsored by

Dear MITC Members and Friends,

As we begin our new fiscal year, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members and sponsors for your participation and support. In the next week or

two, you will be receiving requests for renewal of your MITC membership and an invitation to our annual “Members Only” networking reception next month. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming months on your market development and providing any technical assistance you may need.

Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:

n Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing right now with the registration deadline of July 31st. Don’t miss this opportunity to enter or expand in two of the top export markets in the world. For more information, see the cover article and www.mitc.com.

n Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the premier Canadian defense, security and aerospace event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. See the next page for details on grants available for attendees and opportunities for exhibiting.

n Our Annual Member Appreciation Reception – one of our most popular events – will be on August 5th at DiMillo’s in Portland. Those members whose renewals and payments are received by August 4th will be entered in the door prize drawings for $100 gift cards graciously donated by MITC board members at Hancock Lumber and L.L.Bean. We hope to see you there!

We are truly excited about the new trade linkages that have been created in the past year and many activities ahead!

Kind regards,

Janine Bisaillon-Cary,President

4

4

Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award

4

StudyMaine Welcomes International Delegations

In early June, StudyMaine organized Maine campus visits for EducationUSA advisers from 8 different countries. The advisers, who serve as college counselors in their home countries, help their students find and apply to US colleges and universities. While in Maine, the advisers visited 4 college cam-puses and learned about the variety of programs available, information they will take back and share with their students.

MITC’s partner at the US Commercial Service, Jeff Porter, organized an incoming delegation of Thai educational agents with a similar mission, who visited 11 Maine high schools and colleges.

The delegation of Thai educational agents during their visit to Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, ME.

Here at MITC, summer was in full swing at the

beginning of June when our summer interns

arrived. We are delighted to welcome (from

left) Rebecca Hadik, Luke Rector, and Leona

Kluge-Edwards as Research Assistants.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2014 Maine Participant

“ Our experience at DEFSEC was far above expectations. The B2B meetings, which were prearranged, were a fantastic opportunity to broaden our business base with our neighbors to the north. Quebec supports huge wind-power and aerospace/ composites industries ripe for cooperation with existing Maine industries. We are already filling our order book with business opportunities in supply to shipbuilding and offshore energy production in Canada.”

– Steve Hadik, President, Pole Star Maritime, LLC

Join the LinkedIn group

“Canadian Tender Alerts

for U.S. Firms” to receive

information on upcoming

procurement projects by

the Government of Canada.

Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy

MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.

s

The 35th annual Maine International Trade Day “Building a Workforce for Global Success” was held on May 21st. A first-time addition this year was the New Product Global Showcase. Of the ten companies selected to exhibit, attendees voted the “Best in Show” honor to Biovation for their DryRight™ tactical boot drying sheet.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners:

Exporter of the Year – Ready Seafood

Innovator of the Year – Hodgdon Yachts

Foreign Direct Investor of the Year – Dalegip America, Inc.

Service Provider of the Year – OCEANAIR, Inc.

President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis

Future Global Leader Award – Maxine Secskas

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, speakers, award winners, and over 300 attendees for making Trade Day 2015 the best ever!

Save-the-Date: Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on

May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.

NEW MEMBERS

Asbury Law OfficePortland, ME

Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.Saco, ME

BiovationBoothbay, ME

Central Maine Cold StoragePortland, ME

O’Brien Medical, LLCOrono, ME

Pavan Enterprises, LLCBrunswick, ME

PICABelfast, ME

Versa GrippsSorrento, ME

Saco River Dye HouseBiddeford, ME

Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: info@mitc.com • Website: www.mitc.com

GLOBALVIEWJ U LY 2015

China and Japan are the second and third largest economies in the world. Together, the two countries make up

21% of world population and represent almost 20% of the world economy. These two thriving markets offer excellent

potential for Maine’s manufacturers, service providers, and educational institutions. In addition, both countries

are important sources of

investment capital, with

companies such as Wood-

land Pulp (Baileyville),

World Harbors (Auburn),

and Somic America (Brew-

er) all owned by Japanese or

Chinese parent companies.

Governor Paul R. LePage

will be leading a delega-

tion of Maine businesses

and educational institu-

tions on a trade mission

to Japan and China this

October. The trade mission,

organized by Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and the US Commercial Service, will promote the state’s

businesses and assets to two of the world’s largest economies with visits to Tokyo and Shanghai.

“We’re excited to be going back to Japan and China

this year,” commented Janine Bisaillon-Cary,

President of Maine International Trade Center.

“Although already very important trading part-

ners, both markets represent tremendous op-

portunities for export expansion. With our new

Invest in Maine Asian office in Shanghai, and

Chinese and Japanese companies increasingly

looking at overseas investments as a pathway

to growth, we feel that the time is right for a

Maine mission.”

Continued on page 5

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WHAT’S AHEAD WHAT’S INSIDE

MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular and well-attended events of the year!

Annual Member Appreciation Reception

August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM

DiMillo’s on the Water

Portland, ME

Register online at www.mitc.com

Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties with

Two Key Global Markets

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Trade Day 2015 Wrap Up

The Greater Bangor Region Program Series is sponsored by:

KEY SECTORS

• Food & Seafood• Education/International Student Attraction• Medical Products & Life Sciences• Aerospace & Transportation Parts/Products• Travel & Tourism • Environment & Energy• Marine Industries • Foreign Direct Investment

Participating businesses receive pre-trip market research and orientation, as well as on-the-ground staff support throughout the trade mission. The itinerary includes Embassy briefings, industry tours, and State of Maine Receptions in both cities. In addition, participants can choose pre-scheduled, one-on-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on the organization’s specific goals for the trip.

All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required by July 31, 2015.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett (jbennett@mitc.com) at 207-553-7709 or Wade Merritt (merritt@mitc.com) at 207-541-7408.

Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties... Continued from page 1

China and Japan have been important

cornerstone markets for Maine’s

internationally active business

community for a decade, ranking

second and fourth respectively in

2014 and purchasing a combined

$300 million in Maine goods

and services.

The 35th annual Maine International Trade Day “Building a Workforce for Global Success” was held on May 21st. A first-time addition this year was the New Product Global Showcase. Of the ten companies selected to exhibit, attendees voted the “Best in Show” honor to Biovation for their DryRight™ tactical boot drying sheet.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners:

Exporter of the Year – Ready Seafood

Innovator of the Year – Hodgdon Yachts

Foreign Direct Investor of the Year – Dalegip America, Inc.

Service Provider of the Year – OCEANAIR, Inc.

President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis

Future Global Leader Award – Maxine Secskas

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, speakers, award winners, and over 300 attendees for making Trade Day 2015 the best ever!

Save-the-Date: Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on

May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.

NEW MEMBERS

Asbury Law OfficePortland, ME

Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.Saco, ME

BiovationBoothbay, ME

Central Maine Cold StoragePortland, ME

O’Brien Medical, LLCOrono, ME

Pavan Enterprises, LLCBrunswick, ME

PICABelfast, ME

Versa GrippsSorrento, ME

Saco River Dye HouseBiddeford, ME

Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: info@mitc.com • Website: www.mitc.com

GLOBALVIEWJ U LY 2015

China and Japan are the second and third largest economies in the world. Together, the two countries make up

21% of world population and represent almost 20% of the world economy. These two thriving markets offer excellent

potential for Maine’s manufacturers, service providers, and educational institutions. In addition, both countries

are important sources of

investment capital, with

companies such as Wood-

land Pulp (Baileyville),

World Harbors (Auburn),

and Somic America (Brew-

er) all owned by Japanese or

Chinese parent companies.

Governor Paul R. LePage

will be leading a delega-

tion of Maine businesses

and educational institu-

tions on a trade mission

to Japan and China this

October. The trade mission,

organized by Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and the US Commercial Service, will promote the state’s

businesses and assets to two of the world’s largest economies with visits to Tokyo and Shanghai.

“We’re excited to be going back to Japan and China

this year,” commented Janine Bisaillon-Cary,

President of Maine International Trade Center.

“Although already very important trading part-

ners, both markets represent tremendous op-

portunities for export expansion. With our new

Invest in Maine Asian office in Shanghai, and

Chinese and Japanese companies increasingly

looking at overseas investments as a pathway

to growth, we feel that the time is right for a

Maine mission.”

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MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular and well-attended events of the year!

Annual Member Appreciation Reception

August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM

DiMillo’s on the Water

Portland, ME

Register online at www.mitc.com

Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties with

Two Key Global Markets

Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015

Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award

Non-Profit Org.Presort Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID Portland, MEPermit No. 218

Global Resources. Local Expertise.

The Southern Maine Program Series is sponsored by

The Central Maine Program Series is sponsored by

Trade Day 2015 Wrap Up

The Greater Bangor Region Program Series is sponsored by:

KEY SECTORS

• Food & Seafood• Education/International Student Attraction• Medical Products & Life Sciences• Aerospace & Transportation Parts/Products• Travel & Tourism • Environment & Energy• Marine Industries • Foreign Direct Investment

Participating businesses receive pre-trip market research and orientation, as well as on-the-ground staff support throughout the trade mission. The itinerary includes Embassy briefings, industry tours, and State of Maine Receptions in both cities. In addition, participants can choose pre-scheduled, one-on-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on the organization’s specific goals for the trip.

All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required by July 31, 2015.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett (jbennett@mitc.com) at 207-553-7709 or Wade Merritt (merritt@mitc.com) at 207-541-7408.

Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties... Continued from page 1

China and Japan have been important

cornerstone markets for Maine’s

internationally active business

community for a decade, ranking

second and fourth respectively in

2014 and purchasing a combined

$300 million in Maine goods

and services.