Sponsors
Spring 2019
Thank you to our Sponsors. Without their support, this event would not be possible.
Presented By
Maine DECD and Maine Made
Tammy Knight
59 State House Station
111 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04333
P. (207) 624-7489
F. (207) 287-8070
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mainemade
The Department of Economic and Community Development's Maine Made Program builds recognition for hundreds of exceptional Maine made products and their producers. Producers of high quality Maine made products can participate in a number of program features including the Maine Made website, America’s Best product identification labels, kiosk display opportunities, workshops, and trade show participation. Maine Made is very proud to provide business assistance to discover and create new and expanded market opportunities to its many quality producers.
Maine Office of Tourism
111 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04333
P. 207-624-7483
Be inspired. Be adventurous. Be yourself. Discover your MAINE THING. VisitMaine.com
In Association With
Maine Small Business Development Centers
Mark Delisle
501 Forest Avenue PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04101-9300
P. 207-780-4420
Entrepreneurs throughout Maine count on the Maine SBDC for technical assistance, education and resources to help build, grow and manage their businesses. Professional counselors offer individualized guidance, workshops and technical support on a wide range of issues, from accounting and finance to marketing and operations. In 2010, nearly 150 new businesses got off the ground working with Maine SBDC counselors while the recently-launched Veterans Business Initiative is helping military service members as present or aspiring business owners
Friend
Franklin Printing
Jennifer Nemi
553 Wilton Road
PO Box 568
Farmington, ME 04938
P. 800.698.4801 x250
F. 207.778.4734
Twitter: FP_Maine
Franklin Printing has earned the reputation as being one of New England’s premier printers. Production capabilities include wide-format, digital, and traditional offset printing, including a full-service finishing department and mail house. Talk with a Franklin Printing representative to learn how they can help you create, produce, and distribute your products or marketing material. Franklin Printing is committed to helping you print smarter.
Media
Atlantic Coast Radio
Morgan Grumbach,
Local Sales Manager
779 Warren Ave
Portland, ME 04103
P: 207-773-9695 x12
Atlantic Coast Radio, LLC. Southern Maine's locally owned radio group. WLOB NewsTalker 1310 - Featuring Ray Richardson Show 6A-9A WJJB - The Big JAB Sports 96.3/1440. Shoe and Joe in the Morning and Javier and Russ on the Drive Home WPEI 95.5/95.9 - Rebroadcasting WEEI Sports Radio.
Endorsing
Maine Crafts Association
Sadie Bliss
PO Box 342
Gardiner, ME 04345
P. 207-564-0041
Facebook: Maine Crafts Association
MCA defines itself as a creative, passionate, and honest organization, steadfast in its advocacy for craft artists and dedicated to building a sense of unity and strength among its staff, board and members. Program goals of the Maine Crafts Association focus on: marketing opportunities, sales opportunities, business development programs, creative/artistic development programs, public education, networking, and high quality branding. Membership supports the development of professional craft artists through education, exhibition and marketing opportunities. Established and emerging craft artists benefit from the peer networking and informal mentoring that is an important component of all of MCA’s programming. Members are kept apprised of Maine’s lively fine crafts community through MCA’s e-newsletter and are listed in the online directory. Professional members can increase their visibility by adding photos, descriptive text and links to their websites. Other membership categories allow institutions, collectors and enthusiasts to participate in this dynamic community and support the goals of MCA.
Maine Innkeepers Association
Greg Dugal
45 Melville Street, Suite 1
Augusta, ME 04330
P. 207-213-2060
F. 207-213-2062
The Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA) is a leading provider of tourism information to both Maine's lodging industry and its visitors. Through communication, education, promotion and government affairs, the Association helps its members achieve prosperity and deliver a quality product to the consumer. With over 700 members, MEIA is the largest lodging only related association advocating for the industry in legislative matters. We publish the Maine Lodging Guide annually and maintain our consumer web site to assist visitors traveling to and within the State of Maine.
Maine Restaurant Association
Becky Jacobson
45 Melville Street
Augusta, ME 04330
P. 207.623.2178
F. 207.623.8377
The Maine Restaurant Association is a statewide organization dedicated to representing, educating, and promoting the food service industry. We offer a full range of money-saving benefits and services for our members. Mark March 29, 2017 on your calendar! Don't miss the Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo, Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, Maine. Call 207-623-2178 for more information or visit our website at mainerestaurant.com.
New Hampshire Made (NH Made)
Heather Inyart
PO Box 150
Andover, NH 03216
P. 603-679-9800
Facebook: nhmade
A statewide nonprofit membership organization guided by a mission to strengthen the local economy by increasing the accessibility of and demand for New Hampshire products and services. NH Made promotes local businesses through its New Hampshire Made brand identity program, two retail stores, website and on-line shopping. It also provides business development support through community outreach, events and educational opportunities for its members.
Retail Association of Maine
Christine Cummings
45 Melville Street, Suite 1
Augusta, ME 04330
P. 207.623.1140
Facebook: retailmaine
Twitter: retailmaine
The Retail Association of Maine is a statewide trade association representing Maine’s merchants and retailers. We advocate on behalf of merchants and retailers on legislative issues, provide support, education and discounts to our membership. Maine's retailers and merchants employ nearly 90,000 Mainers and is one of the largest employment sectors in Maine. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of membership! Visit us at or follow us on Twitter at @RetailMaine!
