PORTLAND – The 17th annual New England Products Trade Show will be held March 11-13 at the Cumberland County Civic Center and Portland Exposition Building.

The show will feature manufacturers from New England, a majority from Maine. The NEPTS opened the program to all New England states to provide buyers with a chance to sample a greater variety of products.

Each exhibitor is screened and selected by an independent jury committee of private and public professionals with experience in producing and buying giftware and specialty food products.

Buyers will have a chance to purchase samples on the last day of the show during the “cash & carry” event on March 13. The NEPTS also will offer seminars organized by the Small Business Development Centers. For information, visit www.nepts.com.