Maine International Trade Center

We have been very fortunate to welcome amazing interns to our team and enjoy following their career journeys. Recently, we caught up with Sam Moran who interned with MITC in 2019 and is currently a Research Analyst at WEX. Check out his profile on our “Where Are They Now?” page, along with an impressive alumni group of Future Global Leaders that includes Samuel Coons, Sue Jordan, Luke Middleton, Joseph Long, Amelia Devine, Fiona Wilson, Sarah Cole, Jaime Coyle, Katie McMorrow, Ryan Shaffer, Maxine S., Apryl King, Maeve Blodgett, Timothy Harder, M.S., William O'Neil, and Bryan Hill. https://lnkd.in/gMCH3TBv Are you a former MITC Future Global Leader intern? If you would like to share your update with our network, please reach out to Abigail Gray.

Thank you for the invitation Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Woodcock and Katie Clark - We appreciate the opportunity to provide timely information and insights to help Maine businesses successfully navigate the changing trade environment.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Foxcroft Academy is an independent high school serving over 400 high school students from Maine and around the world where learners of all styles from 20 countries make lifelong friendships. A MITC member since 2015, the school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program as a foundation to prepare active global citizens for post-secondary success. https://lnkd.in/eQS_gU49 We work with MITC members located in all 16 Maine counties. Our members include exporters and importers, manufacturers and service providers, educational institutions, industry associations, and economic development partners. Not a member yet? Reach out to Marty Hamre to learn more.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Hawkin Dynamics designs and builds software & hardware for sports teams and athletic trainers, physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons, and first responders and military operators. A MITC member since 2020, their wireless, portable force plates are designed to capture detailed data on movement and performance. Founded in response to the growing demand for a user-friendly solution for objective athletic testing, the Maine company is located in Westbrook with fully operating subsidiaries in Ireland and Australia. https://lnkd.in/dSRbQMA We work with MITC members located in all 16 Maine counties. Our members include exporters and importers, manufacturers and service providers, educational institutions, industry associations, and economic development partners. Not a member yet? Reach out to Marty Hamre to learn more.

You’re invited to our signature annual event! Join us at Trade Day 2025 on May 7th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the L.L.Bean Corporate Headquarters in Freeport, Maine. This year, we celebrate Maine’s international business community with a networking reception and International Trade & Investment Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to our 2025 award winners: Xuron Corp. Global Secure Shipping Our Katahdin Kelson Marine Co. Adrian Kendall Johnna Major Kasei Oma Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/g-rjr5HM Thank you to our 2025 sponsors: Bank of America Maine Technology Institute CIANBRO KeyBank J.P. Morgan  Chase M&T Bank  Wilmington Trust Acadia Benefits Bangor International Airport Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Maine Outdoor Brands  The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation Mainebiz TD Camden National Bank City of Bangor, Maine Consulate General of Canada in Boston | Consulat général du Canada à Boston Deer Brook Consulting FirstPark GAC Chemical Corporation Hancock Lumber KMA Human Resources Consulting Maine Port Authority Nomad Pictures - Film & Video University of Maine

We’re pleased to welcome Peter Lazic US Inc. as a new MITC Member. Thank you for supporting our work! MITC members include manufacturers, service providers, educational institutions, industry associations, and economic development partners. Not a MITC member yet? Learn more about membership: https://lnkd.in/g8wfj3xR

Are you looking for new business opportunities or collaborations to pursue? Join us for our next virtual MITC Member MeetUp on April 8th. Our scheduled presenters are Steamboat Road Consulting and Washington Federal Strategies. Learn more & register today! https://lnkd.in/d9TRKrqD

MITC Member Orono Spectral Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Technical Sales Manager to grow sales of their cutting-edge water sampling technology around the globe. The position includes international and domestic travel and offers broad opportunities for leadership and growth.

An Export Compliance Program is key to operating your business in accordance with the federal government’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Join MITC and Nicolette Reed from Evolutions in Business on April 24th for this Export Compliance Program Overview webinar. Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/g_RV8Byy

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  GREENHEAD LOBSTER LLC is Maine’s largest family-owned lobster supplier. A long-time MITC member, the company offers wholesale or retail, live or processed, wild-caught, Maine lobster and handles every step in-house, from their dock to your door. https://lnkd.in/gMk5aBxZ We work with MITC members located in all 16 Maine counties. Our members include exporters and importers, manufacturers and service providers, educational institutions, industry associations, and economic development partners. Not a member yet? Reach out to Marty Hamre to learn more.