Consulting Services
Consulting Services
At the Trade Center, we assist our members in researching new markets, reviewing trade regulations, tariffs and logistics and in product sourcing. Our staff is committed to providing quality information and practical advice in selecting markets for your products and services.
"MITC has provided the staff, services and expertise that have allowed Cozy Harbor to be successful in opening new export markets for Maine seafood."
John Norton, President & CEO, Cozy Harbor Seafood, Portland, ME.
We encourage our members to contact us for trade assistance, as well as for general questions about international trade. Or, get in touch directly with our trade specialists about a specific industry or region—Asia, Canada or Other Regions.
Industry expertise
Our five trade specialists respond to over 1,100 trade assistance requests each year on topics that range from visa requirements to international market opportunities.

We have experience in over a dozen industries ranging from wood products and information technology to composite materials and biotechnology.
Trade research
Market reports, statistics, trade leads and other online information are put at your disposal. We routinely track international markets for Maine's products and services using specialized databases.
Regional experience — Asia, Canada and Other Regions
Our trade specialists are experts in their regions, staying on top of the latest regulations and business trends. They have lived, studied or worked abroad and have mastery of languages, including French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish, and others.

Reflecting trade trends, we have organized our efforts into three broad geographic regions: Asia, Canada and Other Regions.
Foreign investment
Attracting international business to Maine and finding joint venture opportunities are an important part of our efforts to expand trade in the state. Learn more about foreign investment in Maine.