# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This FREE all-day event will provide small businesses with the tools, insights, and connections needed to succeed globally.About this EventKnowledge is Confidence!! Come build your knowledge so you can confidently expand your business tapping into the other 95% of consumers.Expanding into international markets can feel complex—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.This full-day, in-person event is designed to go beyond theory and give you practical, actionable guidance you can use immediately.What You’ll ExperienceWelcome and Resource Introductions and Overview (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)Export resource partners attending include U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office, Export Import Bank (ExIm), Maine Small Business Development Center, Maine International Trade Center (MITC), Coastal Enterprises Inc (CEI), U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), SCORE Maine.Interactive Small Group Breakouts (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)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 option to rotate to a different group—giving you exposure to multiple perspectives and resources.These sessions are designed to:Address your specific business challengesProvide tailored guidanceConnect you directly with the right resource partnersExporter Panel (12:30 PM)Hear directly from experienced exporters as they share:Lessons learned from entering global marketsChallenges they’ve faced—and how they overcame themPractical advice for businesses at any stageFocused Presentations with Real-World ApplicationsIdentifying Global Markets (1:15 PM)Learn how to evaluate and select the right international markets using data, strategy, and real-world examples.Logistics of Global Markets (2:00 PM)Understand the movement of goods across borders, including shipping, compliance, and supply chain considerations.Export Financing (2:45 PM)Explore funding options, risk mitigation tools, and financial strategies to support your international growth.Each session will incorporate case studies and practical business scenarios to help you apply what you learn.Event Schedule9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Partner Introductions10:00 AM – Small Group Breakouts11:30 AM – Lunch (TBD)12:30 PM – Exporter Panel1:15 PM – Identifying Global Markets2:00 PM – Logistics of Global Markets2:45 PM – Export Financing3:30 PM – ClosingWho Should AttendSmall businesses new to exportingCompanies looking to expand internationallyEntrepreneurs exploring global opportunitiesWhy AttendYou’ll leave with:Clear next steps for entering or expanding in global marketsDirect connections to export support organizationsPractical tools and strategies—not just theoryAdditional InformationCoffee and lunch details will be announced soon.RegistrationSpace is limited—early registration is strongly encouraged.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/2026-maine-export-day-grow-your-business-globally/100001985513862411
- **Event Categories**: business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 Fore St
- **lat**: 43.65772189999999
- **long**: -70.2511146
- **full address**: 300 Fore St, 300 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally takes place on Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 300 Fore St, 300 Fore Street, Portland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally?
  - **A:** 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally is organized by Brad Currie.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Maine Export Day – Grow Your Business Globally sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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