From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

Web and digital marketing experts help clients pick the right channels, engage with promising new audiences, discover the right tools to do it and create a sound digital marketing strategy.

Web & Digital Marketing

Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

Localization

Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

Financing & Insurance

From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

Education and Training

From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

Marketing & Communications

These are organizations that support small and medium businesses in their internationalization journey. Programs and services are available to businesses within their own state.

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Export Connect

Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is Maine’s leading source for international business assistance.

MITC offers customized consulting and research, affordable trade show participation, and an extensive network of connections across Maine and around the world to help businesses expand global markets for their products and services. A public-private partnership, MITC activities are supported by annual membership dues of nearly 300 businesses and organizations, corporate sponsors, and the Maine Department of Economic &amp; Community Development (DECD).

Our members are located in all 16 counties throughout Maine, range from sole proprietors to major employers, and represent a wide variety of industry sectors. MITC members include manufacturers and service providers, economic development and government agencies, educational and research institutions, and trade organizations. We work with both exporters and importers.

Learn more about what trade means to Maine and MITC activities in our most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mitc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MITC-2019-Annual-Report-digital-edition.pdf">Annual Report</a>.

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Over the years, MITC has been able to offer financial support to Maine companies working internationally.&nbsp; Generally, these funds may be used for business-to-business matchmaking, interpreters or translators, trade show space, or other on-the-ground overseas activities. Such funding has been available through the US Small Business Administration, FoodExport USA, the Softwood Export Council, and the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 
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<h1>Become a Member</h1>

Membership offers a wide range of benefits to help Maine companies of all sizes succeed in international markets. As a member, you receive unlimited one-on-one trade assistance, access to online resources through our Trade on Demand web portal, discount rates on trade education seminars and overseas activities, as well as access to our vast network of international business professionals. In addition, adding your business name to our list of members provides valuable marketing exposure.

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Growing Maine Through Global Connections

Maine International Trade Center

MITC offers customized consulting and research, affordable trade show participation, and an extensive network of connections across Maine and around the world to help businesses expand global markets for their products and services. A public-private partn

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Maine STEP Grant

Government Grants

Government Resources

Grants & Subsidies

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration provides funding to increase the number of businesses that export. Administered by Maine International Trade Center (MITC), the objective of the STEP Finan

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