November 08, 2024
Business

International trade day scheduled in Rockport

The 23rd Maine International Trade Day will be held May 22 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. Maine International Trade Day is an annual event that offers regional businesses comprehensive seminars and information on international trade opportunities.

The theme this year is “Competition in a Global Market.”

Three afternoon seminars are scheduled and Maine International Trade Center President Richard Coyle will present the annual update on the state of trade for Maine. Attendees will receive the most-up-to-date statistics on how Maine is experiencing export growth and is leading the national average in its export activity.

At dinner, Gov. John Baldacci will announce Maine’s annual International Trade Awards, which are presented to companies excelling in international business. The presentation will be followed by a keynote address from Maja Wessels, vice president of European operations for United Technologies and a native of Bangor.

Registration forms or invitations can be downloaded online at www.mitc.com. For more information on Maine International Trade Day, contact Jacolyn Bailey at 753-0574 or bailey@mitc.com.


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