Maine

All Other $50,000 $50,000

Provides funds for the promotion of international trade and cultural affairs with the French-speaking nations of the world.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT __________ __________

TOTAL $1,875,000 $1,875,000

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM,

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

Strategic Technology Initiative

All Other $200,000

Provides funds for the "Strategic Technology Initiative," a collaborative effort by the University of Maine System and the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, to examine technological opportunities using the wood- based natural resources and the existing skilled labor pool in the Millinocket region.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM ________

TOTAL $200,000

__________ __________

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $2,075,000 $1,875,000

SUMMARY

This bill provides General Fund appropriations in fiscal year 1999-00 and fiscal year 2000-01 to continue business attraction and marketing efforts and for additional funds for the Maine Extension Partnership due to declining federal funds, the Small Business Development Commission for targeted rural