Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.
Lunch & Learn
Thursday, June 5, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Geiger, 70 Mt. Hope Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
Members-only event
No charge
Lunch provided
Event Schedule
11:30 – Networking
12:00 – Program Presentation: Maine’s Logistics Infrastructure to Fuel Business Growth
12:45 – Q&A
1:00 – Networking
Maine’s logistics industry has several global advantages including its strategic geographic location as a hub for distributing goods throughout the Northeastern US region and beyond, access to major ports, and a focus on sustainability. From rails, trucks, and airports to distribution centers and cargo ports, the logistics sector is a critical element of Maine’s economic growth, serving multiple industries and related supply chains to move products and raw materials every day. Join us to learn about existing infrastructure, recent investments, and future plans for Maine’s diverse intermodal system.
Networking
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront, 379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
MITC members $10 / Non-members $25
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
Enjoy bites and beverages, network with fellow business professionals, and gain valuable insights into the importance of Maine’s logistics infrastructure.
You're Invited - Come Early for the Tour
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Maine International Cold Storage Facility, 20 West Commercial Street in Portland, ME
Designed with advanced technology and strategic features, the Maine International Cold Storage Facility(MICSF) provides a local solution for Maine businesses with temperature-sensitive goods. MICSF is offering services like cross-docking, transloading, and case picking, along with flexible short- and long-term contracts.
Our Lunch & Learn Speakers
Jonathan LaBonte
Director of Auburn Freight Intermodal Facility and Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
City of Auburn
Chelsea Pettengill
Interim Executive Director
Maine Port Authority
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