TECO-Boston participates in the 24th Annual Main
International Trade Day. Jun 30, 2004
TECO-Boston Senior Commercial Officer Ellen
Chen represented Taiwan trade interests at the 24th Annual Main
International Trade Day on June 10, 2004 held at the Marriott Hotel
in South Portland, Maine. The annual event, organized by the Maine
International Trade Center and attended by 300 members of the business
community provided trade information and opportunities for doing
business with Maine. In 2003, Maine exported $13.2 million in goods
to Taiwan and ranked as the 18th largest trading partner.
Maine Governor John Baldacci addressed the
dinner audience and award ceremony that capped the day's events.
Mr. Richard Coyle, President of Maine International Trade Day, introduced
consular officers, including Ms. Ellen Chen of TECO-Boston, the
only represented office from Asia. Maine International Trade Day
awarded Hussey Seating Company with the Exporter of the Year Award.
Mr. Timothy Hussey, President of Hussey Seating, commented to Ms.
Chen that Taiwan is an important trading partner and expressed interest
to increase business with Taiwan even further.
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