April 14, 2008 (PORTLAND, ME)– Preti Flaherty announced today that the
firm has been named the 2008 “Service Provider of the Year” by the Maine
International Trade Center. The award is one of this year’s “Excellence in
International Trade and Investment” awards to be presented by Governor John E.
Baldacci at Maine International Trade Day 2008. Recipients are businesses or
individuals who have demonstrated outstanding success in international trade,
and awards are given in four categories: Exporter of the Year, Service Provider
of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Foreign Investor of the Year.
According to MITC, Preti Flaherty was chosen for its “dedication to helping
clients thrive in a global economy.” The firm services clients in Europe, Asia
and beyond, and has participated in MITC trade missions to France and Korea.
Preti Flaherty Managing Partner Jonathan Piper said, “We are very proud to be
selected by the Maine International Trade Center. This award is a testament that
Maine’s business community recognizes our growth strategy and commitment to
supporting our clients’ interests around the globe.”
Maine International Trade Day: Marketing Green to the World will be
held May 22, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Portland. MITC announced that The Baker
Company, Safe Handling, Inc., and Fontaine, Inc, will also receive Excellence
awards.
About Preti Flaherty
Preti Flaherty has offices in Portland, and Augusta, Maine, Concord, NH and
Boston, MA. With more than 90 attorneys, the firm counsels clients in the
areas of business law, energy, environmental, estate planning, health care,
intellectual property, labor and employment, legislative and regulatory,
litigation, technology and telecommunications. Learn more at www.preti.com.
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