2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally

Event description

What you will experience:

Welcome and Resource Introductions and Overview (9:00am - 10:00am)

Export resource partners attending include U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office, Export Import Bank (ExIm), Maine Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Maine International Trade Center (MITC), Coastal Enterprises Inc (CEI), U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), SCORE Maine.

Interactive Small Group Breakouts (10:00am - 11:30am)

This is the core of the event.  Participants will join small group discussions led by export experts from partner organizations.  Every 20-minutes, you'll have the opportunity to rotate to a different group-giving you exposure to multiple perspectives and resourceses.

These sessions are designed to:

• Address your specific business challenges
• Provide tailored guidance
• Connect you directly with the right resource partners

Exporter Panel (12:30pm - 1:10pm)

Hear directly from experienced exporters as they share:

• Lessons learned from entering global markets
• Challenges they've faced, and how they overcame them
• Practical advice for businesses at any stage

Focused Presentations with Real-World Applications

Identifying Global Markets (1:15pm) - Learn how to evaluate and select the right international markets using data, strategy, and real-world examples.

Logistics of Global Markets (2:00pm) - Understanding the movement of goods across borders, including shipping, compliance, and supply chain considerations.

Export Financing (2:45pm) - Explore funding options, risk mitigations tools, and financial business scenarios to help you apply what you learn.

Who Should Attend

• Small businesses new to exporting
• Companies looking to expand internationally
• entrepreneurs exploring global opportunities
• local organizations/municipalities assisting local small businesses
• local commercial lenders

Registration - Space is limited, early registration is strongly encouraged.