Principal Sponsors

Maine Products Marketing Program of the DECD 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 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.

Best New Products Sponsor

MEMIC http://www.memic.com 261 Commercial Street P.O. Box 11409 Portland, ME 04104 Mike Bourque phone: 800-660-1306 MEMIC is Maine's largest workers' compensation insurer with a growing profile across the Northeast, through its subsidiary MEMIC Indemnity Company. Combined, MEMIC insures more than 21,000 employers and their estimated 170,000 employees.

Contributing Sponsors

Maine Department of Agriculture http://www.getrealmaine.com 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Jane Auidi 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.

Media Sponsors

Gift Shop Magazine www.giftshopmag.com 195 Hanover Street Hanover, MA 02339 Patricia Norins phone: 800.936.6297 It's a one-stop resource aimed at helping you grow your business. GIFT SHOP covers what matters most to you: new products, visual merchandising, staffing, marketing strategies, the inside secrets of successful gift shop owners, delivering exceptional customer service and product trends that bring you the most sales. Check out a free sample issue at www.giftshopmag.com. Call 800-936-6297 ext. 29 to start your subscription today!

Gourmet News http://www.gourmetnews.com/ 106 Lafayette Street P.O. Box 1056 Yarmouth, ME 04096 Chris Plumstead phone: 207-846-0600 Gourmet News is the newspaper of record for the gourmet industry. We report vital news from specialty retailers, specialty distributors and brokers, grocery and department stores and suppliers. Within our pages you will also find Buyer's Guides, Special Reports, The Market Watch, a Calendar of Events and periodic educational Source Books. Each month Gourmet News takes the pulse of the industry and conveys that news to over 25,000 decision-makers who also consider it a "must read."

Jones Publishing www.jonespublishing.com PO Box 5000 Iola, WI 54945 Brandan DuChateau phone: 715-445-5000 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 and magazine for the small 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 to the best ways to plan for and succeed at shows – this is the magazine for you!

Endorsing Sponsors

Maine Innkeepers Association 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 consumer web site to assist visitors traveling to and within the State of Maine.

Maine Merchants Association www.mmamall.org PO Box 5060 Augusta, ME 04332 Curtis Picard phone: 207.623.1149 The Maine Merchants Association is a statewide trade association representing Maine’s retailers. Celebrating 75 years in 2008, 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.mmamall.org. Coming soon: We are moving our website to www.mainemerchants.org!

New England Inns & Resorts Association www.NewEnglandInnsandResorts.com 44 Lafayette Road PO Box 1089 North Hampton, NH 03862 Beth Steucek phone: 603-964-6689 New England Inns & Resorts Association founded over century ago, we feature 300 member properties - ranging from the smallest New England country inns to the most exclusive hotels and resorts. Visit us at www.NewEnglandInnsandResorts.com!

New England Mail Order Association http://www.nemoa.org PO Box 152 Cumberland, ME 04021 Janie Downey phone: 207.233.3339 NEMOA was founded in 1947 as the New England Mail Order Association. Today, NEMOA is one of the nation's most active multichannel merchant associations dedicated exclusively to the catalog/multichannel industry. We hope you will join us at one of our upcoming events. Please see our website for details: www.nemoa.org

In Association With...

Maine Small Business Development Centers http://www.mainesbdc.org/ 68 High Street PO Box 9300 Portland, ME 04101-9300 John Entwistle phone: 1-207-780-4420 Maine Small Business Development Centers offer one-on-one business counseling, training workshops, and valuable information to current and aspiring small business owners across Maine. Counseling is provided at no cost to business owners by professional Certified Business Counselors who meet rigorous educational and business experience standards. Maine SBDCs sponsor over 80 small business workshops each year on topics including financing, employee management, marketing, and more. The Maine SBDC Web site is Maine’s 24/7 source for small business information featuring management “know-how”, links to the best small business Web sites, and information on state and federal small business programs. Services are available through 11 Service Centers and more than twenty outreach offices conveniently located throughout Maine.

Friends

Franklin Printing http://www.franklinprinting.com 553 Wilton Road P.O. Box 568, RT. 2 Farmington, ME 04938 Mark Perry phone: 1-207-778-4801 Founded in 1965, Franklin Printing has earned the reputation as being Maine’s premier quality offset printer. Located in Farmington Maine, Franklin possesses state-of-the-art prepress, printing and bindery equipment paired with a customer service staff that is second to none.

Maine Restaurant Association http://www.mainerestaurant.com 5 Wade Street P.O. Box 5060 Augusta, ME 04332 Alice Wilkins phone: 1-207-623-2178 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. "Maine Restaurants serve Great Food. We serve Maine's Great Restaurants." Mark March 30, 2005 on your calendar! Don't miss the Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine. Call 207-623-2178 for more information or visit our website at mainerestaurant.com

Reid Graphics http://www.reidgraphics.com/ 7 Connector Road P.O. Box 4247 Andover, MA 01810 Steve Dunlevy phone: 1-978-474-1930 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.