July 2015 - Maine International Trade Center

Trade Day 2015 Wrap Up
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:
WHAT’S AHEAD
WHAT’S INSIDE
MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular
and well-attended events of the year!
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand
Trade and Investment Ties with
Two Key Global Markets
Annual Member Appreciation
Reception
August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM
DiMillo’s on the Water
Portland, ME
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.
Register online at www.mitc.com
President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis
G LOBALVIEW
M A I N E I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A D E C E N T E R Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
GlobalView is sponsored by:
Join Maine Companies at
DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
Long-Standing MITC Member
Wins National Export Award
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!
The Southern
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
The Greater
Bangor Region
Program Series
is sponsored by:
The Central
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
NEW MEMBERS
Asbury Law Office
Portland, ME
Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.
Saco, ME
Biovation
Boothbay, ME
Central Maine Cold Storage
Portland, ME
Save-the-Date:
O’Brien Medical, LLC
Orono, ME
Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on
May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.
Pavan Enterprises, LLC
Brunswick, ME
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties... Continued from page 1
Non-Profit Org.
Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett ([email protected]) at 207-553-7709 or
Wade Merritt ([email protected]) at 207-541-7408.
PAID
All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required
by July 31, 2015.
Versa Gripps
Sorrento, ME
Saco River Dye House
Biddeford, ME
Global Resources. Local Expertise.
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, oneon-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on
the organization’s specific goals for the trip.
PICA
Belfast, ME
Portland, ME
Permit No. 218
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.
J U LY 2015
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and
Investment Ties with Two Key Global Markets
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 Woodland Pulp (Baileyville),
World Harbors (Auburn),
and Somic America (Brewer) all owned by Japanese or
Chinese parent companies.
Governor Paul R. LePage
will be leading a delegation of Maine businesses
and educational institutions 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.
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
“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 partners, both markets represent tremendous opportunities 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
Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mitc.com
Sustaining Roundtable Members
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BerryDunn
Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)
Cianbro
Consulate General of Canada - Boston
Eimskip
Emera Maine
IDEXX
Key Bank
Maine Department of Economic
& Community Development
Pierce Atwood, LLP
TD Bank
President’s Roundtable Members
Verrill Dana, LLP
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.
Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award
Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
4 Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing
n
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.
4 Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the
n
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.
4
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
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 partners, 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
MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary
visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.
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.
Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly prestigious 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 international students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine
high schools, colleges, and universities that showcases the
excellent academic programs
and extracurricular opportunities
available in Maine educational
institutions and assists international students in finding the
right match for their interests
and ambitions.
Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:
s
Allen Insurance and Financial
Bangor International Airport
Bangor Region Development Alliance
Bangor Savings Bank
Barber Foods, Inc.
BDN Maine
Bernstein Shur
Diversified Business Communications
Eaton Peabody
Fairchild
Finance Authority of Maine
Hussey Seating Company
L.L.Bean, Inc.
Mainebiz
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Port Authority
Maine Technology Institute
Nomad Pictures
OCEANAIR Inc.
One Source Risk Management
and Funding, Inc.
Preti Flaherty
Puritan Medical Products Company, LLC
Québec Government Office in Boston
Sappi Fine Paper North America
Sprague Energy Corporation
UK Trade & Investment
University of Maine
Unum
UPS
CANADA DESK
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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.
Canada Desk is sponsored by
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 [email protected].
Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commercial 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.
Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy
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 campuses 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.
Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its international 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, because 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.
The delegation of Thai educational agents
during their visit to Lincoln Academy in
Newcastle, ME.
Sustaining Roundtable Members
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BerryDunn
Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)
Cianbro
Consulate General of Canada - Boston
Eimskip
Emera Maine
IDEXX
Key Bank
Maine Department of Economic
& Community Development
Pierce Atwood, LLP
TD Bank
President’s Roundtable Members
Verrill Dana, LLP
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.
Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award
Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
4 Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing
n
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.
4 Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the
n
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.
4
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
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 partners, 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
MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary
visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.
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.
Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly prestigious 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 international students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine
high schools, colleges, and universities that showcases the
excellent academic programs
and extracurricular opportunities
available in Maine educational
institutions and assists international students in finding the
right match for their interests
and ambitions.
Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:
s
Allen Insurance and Financial
Bangor International Airport
Bangor Region Development Alliance
Bangor Savings Bank
Barber Foods, Inc.
BDN Maine
Bernstein Shur
Diversified Business Communications
Eaton Peabody
Fairchild
Finance Authority of Maine
Hussey Seating Company
L.L.Bean, Inc.
Mainebiz
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Port Authority
Maine Technology Institute
Nomad Pictures
OCEANAIR Inc.
One Source Risk Management
and Funding, Inc.
Preti Flaherty
Puritan Medical Products Company, LLC
Québec Government Office in Boston
Sappi Fine Paper North America
Sprague Energy Corporation
UK Trade & Investment
University of Maine
Unum
UPS
CANADA DESK
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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.
Canada Desk is sponsored by
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 [email protected].
Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commercial 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.
Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy
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 campuses 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.
Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its international 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, because 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.
The delegation of Thai educational agents
during their visit to Lincoln Academy in
Newcastle, ME.
Sustaining Roundtable Members
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BerryDunn
Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG)
Cianbro
Consulate General of Canada - Boston
Eimskip
Emera Maine
IDEXX
Key Bank
Maine Department of Economic
& Community Development
Pierce Atwood, LLP
TD Bank
President’s Roundtable Members
Verrill Dana, LLP
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.
Long-Standing MITC Member Wins National Export Award
Join Maine Companies at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
4 Join us in Asia for the State of Maine Trade Mission to Japan & China! Recruitment is in full swing
n
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.
4 Following on last year’s success, we will again host a Maine booth at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015, the
n
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.
4
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
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 partners, 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
MITC President Janine Bisaillon-Cary
visiting the Eimskip team in Portland.
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.
Thornton Academy, an independent school in Saco, was recently awarded the highly prestigious 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 international students from 20 countries. The StudyMaine initiative is a consortium of Maine
high schools, colleges, and universities that showcases the
excellent academic programs
and extracurricular opportunities
available in Maine educational
institutions and assists international students in finding the
right match for their interests
and ambitions.
Some noteworthy news and upcoming activities:
s
Allen Insurance and Financial
Bangor International Airport
Bangor Region Development Alliance
Bangor Savings Bank
Barber Foods, Inc.
BDN Maine
Bernstein Shur
Diversified Business Communications
Eaton Peabody
Fairchild
Finance Authority of Maine
Hussey Seating Company
L.L.Bean, Inc.
Mainebiz
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Port Authority
Maine Technology Institute
Nomad Pictures
OCEANAIR Inc.
One Source Risk Management
and Funding, Inc.
Preti Flaherty
Puritan Medical Products Company, LLC
Québec Government Office in Boston
Sappi Fine Paper North America
Sprague Energy Corporation
UK Trade & Investment
University of Maine
Unum
UPS
CANADA DESK
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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.
Canada Desk is sponsored by
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 [email protected].
Jeffrey Porter of the U.S. Commercial 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.
Photo courtesy of Thornton Academy
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 campuses 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.
Thornton Academy has been active with MITC and StudyMaine since the launch of its international 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, because 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.
The delegation of Thai educational agents
during their visit to Lincoln Academy in
Newcastle, ME.
Trade Day 2015 Wrap Up
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:
WHAT’S AHEAD
WHAT’S INSIDE
MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular
and well-attended events of the year!
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand
Trade and Investment Ties with
Two Key Global Markets
Annual Member Appreciation
Reception
August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM
DiMillo’s on the Water
Portland, ME
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.
Register online at www.mitc.com
President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis
G LOBALVIEW
M A I N E I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A D E C E N T E R Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
GlobalView is sponsored by:
Join Maine Companies at
DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
Long-Standing MITC Member
Wins National Export Award
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!
The Southern
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
The Greater
Bangor Region
Program Series
is sponsored by:
The Central
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
NEW MEMBERS
Asbury Law Office
Portland, ME
Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.
Saco, ME
Biovation
Boothbay, ME
Central Maine Cold Storage
Portland, ME
Save-the-Date:
O’Brien Medical, LLC
Orono, ME
Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on
May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.
Pavan Enterprises, LLC
Brunswick, ME
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties... Continued from page 1
Non-Profit Org.
Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett ([email protected]) at 207-553-7709 or
Wade Merritt ([email protected]) at 207-541-7408.
PAID
All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required
by July 31, 2015.
Versa Gripps
Sorrento, ME
Saco River Dye House
Biddeford, ME
Global Resources. Local Expertise.
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, oneon-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on
the organization’s specific goals for the trip.
PICA
Belfast, ME
Portland, ME
Permit No. 218
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.
J U LY 2015
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and
Investment Ties with Two Key Global Markets
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 Woodland Pulp (Baileyville),
World Harbors (Auburn),
and Somic America (Brewer) all owned by Japanese or
Chinese parent companies.
Governor Paul R. LePage
will be leading a delegation of Maine businesses
and educational institutions 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.
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
“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 partners, both markets represent tremendous opportunities 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
Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mitc.com
Trade Day 2015 Wrap Up
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:
WHAT’S AHEAD
WHAT’S INSIDE
MITC Members, don’t miss one of our most popular
and well-attended events of the year!
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand
Trade and Investment Ties with
Two Key Global Markets
Annual Member Appreciation
Reception
August 5 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM
DiMillo’s on the Water
Portland, ME
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.
Register online at www.mitc.com
President’s Award – Christopher H. Paradis
G LOBALVIEW
M A I N E I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A D E C E N T E R Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
GlobalView is sponsored by:
Join Maine Companies at
DEFSEC Atlantic 2015
Long-Standing MITC Member
Wins National Export Award
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!
The Southern
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
The Greater
Bangor Region
Program Series
is sponsored by:
The Central
Maine Program
Series is
sponsored by
NEW MEMBERS
Asbury Law Office
Portland, ME
Beacon Analytical Systems, Inc.
Saco, ME
Biovation
Boothbay, ME
Central Maine Cold Storage
Portland, ME
Save-the-Date:
O’Brien Medical, LLC
Orono, ME
Planning is now underway for Trade Day 2016 on
May 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME.
Pavan Enterprises, LLC
Brunswick, ME
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment Ties... Continued from page 1
Non-Profit Org.
Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
For more information, please contact: Jeff Bennett ([email protected]) at 207-553-7709 or
Wade Merritt ([email protected]) at 207-541-7408.
PAID
All companies in Maine are welcome to register. Registration and payment are required
by July 31, 2015.
Versa Gripps
Sorrento, ME
Saco River Dye House
Biddeford, ME
Global Resources. Local Expertise.
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, oneon-one business matchmaking meetings with potential distributors, customers, or partners based on
the organization’s specific goals for the trip.
PICA
Belfast, ME
Portland, ME
Permit No. 218
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.
J U LY 2015
Trade Mission Seeks to Expand Trade and
Investment Ties with Two Key Global Markets
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 Woodland Pulp (Baileyville),
World Harbors (Auburn),
and Somic America (Brewer) all owned by Japanese or
Chinese parent companies.
Governor Paul R. LePage
will be leading a delegation of Maine businesses
and educational institutions 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.
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
“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 partners, both markets represent tremendous opportunities 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
Phone: (207) 541-7400 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mitc.com