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Monday, May 21, 2012

Developing an Edge in Overseas Markets: Maine Businesses Talk Strategy

Developing an Edge in Overseas Markets: Maine Businesses Talk Strategy


WHAT:

Maine International Trade Day, northern New England's largest annual internationally focused business event. Speakers will include Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais; leader of Innovation Management at Embraer S.A., Dr. Sandro Valeri and faculty associate at Harvard's Center for International Development, Dr. Cesar Hidalgo.

WHERE:

The Samoset Resort 220 Warrenton Street Rockport, ME WHEN:

Thursday, May 24th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm WHY:

More than 250 attendees from diverse industries, backgrounds and professions will hear why Innovation is the key to global success. It's been a decade of growth for the international trade sector in Maine, nearly doubling its exports since 2000. Last year Maine exported nearly $3.5 billion, yet competition in the global market is fiercer than ever.

Directions:

From the South: Follow Interstate 95 North to Exit 44, Interstate 295. Follow 295 to exit 28, Brunswick. Follow Coastal Route 1 North through Rockland. Turn right off of Route 1 onto Waldo Avenue. The Samoset Resort entrance is 1/2 mile on the right.

From the North: Follow Route 1A South to Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South through Camden. Turn left onto Warrenton Street just past the Glen Cove Rest Area. Follow Warrenton Street for one mile. The Samoset Resort is on the left.

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