The Maine International Trade Center has announced the 2005 Maine Trade Mission to the People’s Republic of China.

The mission, scheduled for March 11-20, is limited to 10 businesses. Participants will be accepted into the trade mission on a first-come, first-served basis once registration and payment have been received. Businesses that participate will have access to one-on-one business appointments, in-country market research, videoconferences held before the trip, a seminar for preparation, market briefings and networking events.

Contact Dana B. Eidsness, trade mission coordinator, for information by writing 95 Park St., Suite 411, Lewiston, 04240, by telephone at 207-753-0574, or bye-mailing eidsness@mitc.com.