Maine International Trade Center About Us
Become a Sponsor
We invite you to consider sponsoring programs and events at the Trade Center. Join our current sponsors, like Unum, Preti Flaherty and Lee International, and be a part of Maine's global future.

Sponsorship lets you connect with the international business community and promote your business and services. We are connected to over 5,000 internationally active Maine companies and individuals, and are known for the quality and depth of our events.
"We sponsor Global View because we believe it is an important tool for building awareness in the business community of the international trade activities and resources available through the Trade Center. This in turn contributes to a more vibrant and diverse economic environment in which we all operate."
Ruth Greene, V.P. Planning & Forecasting, Unum, Portland, ME.
The sponsorship opportunities are listed below. Please check with Zeynep Turk for availability and further details.
  • Portland Trade Education Series
    Advertised widely, programs are known for their quality speakers, in-depth review of the subject matter and presentation in a professional and comfortable environment. Series underwriting includes six programs/seminars for a total sponsorship value of $10,000 per year.
  • Bangor Trade Education Series
    Advertised widely, programs are known for their quality speakers, in-depth review of the subject matter and presentation in a professional and comfortable environment. Sponsorship of the series for the Bangor region includes two trade education programs for a total sponsorship value of $3,000 per year.
  • Lewiston/Auburn Trade Education Series
    Advertised widely, programs are known for their quality speakers, in-depth review of the subject matter and presentation in a professional and comfortable environment. Sponsorship of the series for the Lewiston/Auburn region includes two trade seminars for a total sponsorship value of $3,000 per year.
  • Canada Desk
    Canada Desk services include educational seminars focusing on the impact of trade with Canada on the Maine economy; technical trade assistance to approximately 150 firms annually; policy research and recommendations to government leaders; as well as other opportunities, such as industry missions and events within the Canadian provinces. Sponsorship of the Canada Desk is valued at $5,000 per year.
  • Asia Desk
    Asia Desk services include educational seminars focusing on trade with Asia; technical trade assistance to over 150 firms annually; policy research and recommendations to government leaders; as well as other opportunities, such as trade missions throughout Asia. Sponsorship of the Asia Desk is valued at $5,000 per year.
  • Future Global Leaders - MITC's premier internship program
    Sponsoring the Future Global Leaders Program is a unique opportunity for companies or associations to gain recognition in the Maine business and academic communities as an organization committed to investing in the potential of our youth and preparing for the next generation of global leaders. Joint sponsorship is valued at $2,000 per sponsor per year.
  • Maine International Trade Day
    The highlight of the Trade Center's year is our annual Trade Day which brings together Maine businesses with regional, national and international companies. Trade Day is one of the largest New England International Trade Events. We offer four levels of sponsorship, each providing unique advertising opportunities, including Ambassador, Diplomat, Consular, and Supporting.
  • Industry Trade Missions and Trade Shows
    Each year the Trade Center organizes a gubernatorial trade mission as well as smaller missions, and offers group trips and discounts on overseas trade show space. Sponsorships of the trade mission and individual shows are available.
Contact Us
Thank you to all our current and past sponsors for supporting us in our efforts to educate, connect, inform, and support the Maine business community on international issues.

For more information, please contact Zeynep Turk at 207.541.7474 or e-mail turk@mitc.com.