Press Herald reports trade mission to Japan deemed success
The Portland Press Herald reported Maine officials declared a two-day trade mission to Japan a success, saying gains were made to enhance business relationships in the tourism, seafood and composites industries. Led by Gov. Paul LePage and organized by Maine International Trade Center and the U.S. Commercial Service, the visit to Tokyo focused on developing exports for those industries and developing relationships for educational opportunities, according to the article. Representatives from the University of Maine were part of the delegation and had full meeting schedules to discuss student recruitment and strengthen existing research-and-development partnerships with educational institutions.