Principal Sponsors

Maine DECD and the Maine Products Marketing Program http://www.mainemade.com/ 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 http://www.mainesbdc.org/ 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 http://www.memic.com/ 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 http://www.netelemedia.com/ 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 http://www.peekaboomobile.com/ 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 http://www.ourmaine.com/ 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 http://www.fairpoint.com/ 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 http://www.getrealmaine.com/ 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. http://www.reidgraphics.com/ 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 http://www.franklinprinting.com/ 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 http://www.wlobradio.com/ 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 http://www.jonespublishing.com/ 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 http://www.mainefoodproducers.com/ 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 http://www.maineinns.com/ 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 http://www.mainemerchants.org/ 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 http://www.mainerestaurant.com/ 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 http://www.newenglandinnsandresorts.com/ 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 http://www.nhmade.com/ 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.