Category: President’s blog
May – National Pet Month
It seems someone has turned the weather switch and at long last we are into something close to spring. It’s May, which happens to be National Pet Month. Our pets – they are furry, cuddly and we love them! But they also pack a serious economic punch: in 2023 the pet industry contributed $303 billion…
Read more »Celebrating Green Businesses – Happy Earth Day
It’s hard to believe with the recent snowfall and storms that Earth Day has arrived. Since 1970, Earth Day has marked a harbinger of change, inspiring first the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, then the Clean Air Act and, a few years later, the Clean Water Act. At MTI we have a long track…
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Celebrating Women in Business
Monthly Blog Post from MTI President, Brian WhitneyThe warmer weather and increased daylight these past weeks signal a change of seasons (despite this most recent storm!). This month, as you are likely aware, is Women’s History Month. Tracking the incredible arc of the rise of women in business since MTI’s inception in 1999 is a…
Read more »EforAll – All Ideas Pitch Contest
When: May 15, 2024Where: Lewiston, ME (exact location TBD)Important dates: Must apply by April 24 at 9 pm ET Check of the EforAll website FMI Fast-paced, fun community events that help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea. Great opportunity to network, validate a business idea, and compete to win a cash…
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