Principal Sponsors

Maine DECD and the Maine Products Marketing Program

59 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Elaine Scott
phone: 207-624-7485

The Maine Products Marketing Program builds recognition for hundreds of exceptional Maine made products and their producers. Producers of quality Maine made consumer products can participate in a number of program features, including the Maine Made web site, America's Best product identification labels, kiosk display opportunities, and trade show participation. There is no fee to apply, and members are entitled to a complimentary profile, with web and email hotlinks, on the globally accessible www.mainemade.com. MPMP is very proud to provide marketing assistance and to discover and create new and expanded market opportunities for Maine's many quality producers.


In Association With

Maine Small Business Development Centers

501 Forest Avenue
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04101-9300
Mark Delisle
phone: 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.


Best New Product Sponsor

MEMIC

261 Commercial Street
P.O. Box 11409
Portland, ME 04104
Mike Bourque
phone: 800-660-1306

Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) is Maine's largest and leading workers' compensation insurer, providing coverage to more than 19,000 employers and their estimated 180,000 employees. MEMIC's focus on injury prevention and compassionate claims management has led to reductions in workplace injuries and insurance rates of approximately 30 percent since its inception. Based in Portland, MEMIC is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best and has been cited by several independent third parties as one of the country's top insurers. MEMIC is the parent company of MEMIC Indemnity Company, based in New Hampshire and licensed to write workers' compensation in more than 40 states. The MEMIC Group is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.


Mobile Commerce Sponsors

New England Telecom - NE TeleMedia

John Poulin, Vice President, Business Development
phone: 781-591-0366

Are prospects interacting with your B R A N D? NE TeleMedia puts your brand in DEMAND with comprehensive technology solutions for the mobile marketing, mobile commerce, mobile web, and mobile content delivery markets. Large and small businesses, content providers, and regional carriers use our resources to launch direct-to-consumer and B2B mobile applications instantly, with access to virtually all mobile networks worldwide.


Peekaboo Mobile

667 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Ben Dolgoff, Chief Operating Officer/Co-Founder

Founded in Boston, Peekaboo simplifies the ability for users to find and redeem special deals right from their phone and provides business owners with an easy and affordable way to attract new customers, drive sales and increase brand awareness.


WPXT-TV & WPME-TV

4 Ledgeview Drive
Westbrook, ME 04092
Jen Lutz, Local Sales Manager
phone: 207-774-0051 x 144

WPXT-TV and WPME-TV specialize in creating 30-minute television programs that feature local businesses and are entertaining and informative. OurMaine Magazine is the original 30-minute program and has been joined by Local Discovery-The Home Edition, Buy Local, Get Inspired, and a variety of "destination" shows and seasonal specials.


Café Sponsor

FairPoint

45 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
Matt Harris, Sales Manager
phone: 207.648.3391

FairPoint provides offers New England businesses and homes with cost-effective and reliable high speed Internet, email, web hosting, telephone and TV services. Learn more at www.fairpoint.com and www.loveyourbundle.com.


Contributing Level

Maine Department of Agriculture

28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Judy Blaisdell
phone: 207-287-3702

Visit www.getrealmaine.com for comprehensive listings of Maine food and agricultural products for wholesale and commercial buyers. You can also find a listing of local farm stands, pick your own farms, farmers' markets, Maine Maple Sunday participating sugar houses, fair dates and much more. And, of course, you can also contact us via mail telephone or fax.


Supporting Level

Reid Graphics Inc.

7 Connector Road
P.O. Box 4247
Andover, MA 01810
Steve Dunlevy
phone: 978-474-1930

Reid Graphics manufacturers a diverse range of custom printed products for use in the food and consumer markets. Choosing from a wide range of materials, we are able to manufacture labels, sleeves, hang tags, wraps, posters, and other items needed to bring a product to market.


Friends

Franklin Printing

553 Wilton Road
P.O. Box 568
Farmington, ME 04938
David Nemi
phone: 800-698-4801

Franklin Printing is a Maine based commercial printer with offset and digital printing capabilities, and a full service mail house.


Media

Atlantic Coast Radio

779 Warren Ave
Portland, ME 04103
Morgan Grumbach, Local Sales Manager
phone: 207-773-9695 x12

Atlantic Coast Radio, LLC is Southern Maine's only locally owned radio group. Our three stations, WLOB, WJAB, and WPEI feature over 60 hours of local talk a week.


The Crafts Report

PO Box 5000
Iola, WI 54945
Pete Thorpe
phone: 800-331-0038 x115

The Crafts Report is built on the motto, "You take care of the creativity, we'll take care of the business." It's the ultimate resource magazine for the craft business professional who wants to benefit from trade show, marketing, financial, promotional and business advice. From articles on photographing your work, to how to handle employee issues and the best ways to plan for and succeed at shows - this is the magazine for you!


Endorsing

Maine Food Producers Alliance

Shelley Doak
phone: 207-620-8226

The Maine Food Producers Alliance is an association of Maine entrepreneurs and manufacturers who aim to create and sustain a collaborative environment for the development and growth of markets for value-added food and beverage products made in Maine, and to help foster an understanding and appreciation of Maine foods and the people who make them.


Maine Innkeepers Association

304 US Route 1
Freeport, ME 04032
Greg Dugal
phone: 207-865-6100

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 newly designed consumer website to assist visitors traveling to and within the State of Maine.


Maine Merchants Association

PO Box 5060
Augusta, ME 04332-1149
Curtis Picard
phone: 207-623-1149

The Maine Merchants Association is a statewide trade association representing Maine's retailers. Celebrating 78 years in 2011, the Maine Merchants Association, a not-for-profit organization, advocates on behalf of retailers on legislative issues, provides support, education and discounts to our membership. Visit us at www.mainemerchants.org!


Maine Restaurant Association

5 Wade Street
P.O. Box 5060
Augusta, ME 04332
Dick Grotton, President & CEO
phone: 207-623-2178

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. We invite the dining public to FeastOnMaine.com and encourage those in the foodservice industry to mark their calendars for the Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo, March 16, 2011, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine.


New England Inns & Resorts Association

44 Lafayette Road
PO Box 1089
North Hampton, NH 03862
Beth Steucek, CEO
phone: 603-964-6689

New England Inns & Resorts Association founded over a century ago, features 300 member properties - ranging from the smallest New England country inns to the most exclusive hotels and resorts. Visit us at www.NewEnglandInnsandResorts.com.


NH Made

PO Box 150
Andover, NH 03216
phone: 603-766-4560

Promoting NH-made products and services with a statewide New Hampshire Made brand identity program including the NH Made Guide publication, two retail stores, a very user-friendly web site, and on-line shopping for authentic, locally produced products.




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