Atlantica Group

Reputation

"Thank you for your dedication and hard work on this project. I have received very positive responses from our companies with respect to the meetings you scheduled for them and the overall organization of the mission."

-- Canadian Provincial Export Advisor

July, 2009

"With a finger on the pulse of business across the northeastern United States and an impressive golden rolodex of contacts, Newman tracks down the best potential matches for companies looking to export."

-- New Brunswick (Canada) Business Journal

June, 2009

"You delivered good value for the research project. It was a fair price, and we received good information.

-- Israeli Technology Firm

December, 2008

"You take great pride in your work and you certainly carry it out in a very professional manner."

-- Government Trade Officer

June, 2008

"You did a great job, but then again we expected nothing less. [Our visit] was successful all around, and we'd be thrilled to be able to work with you again in future."

-- North American exporter

June, 2008

"[The company visits you arranged] were very productive. I am very confident that we will get 6 orders for sure and quite possibly 7, so that is very impressive. You did a phenomenal job, and the success rate seems to be close to 100%."

-- North American Exporter

June, 2008

"Nous avons eu l'occasion de faire votre rencontre, puisque Atlantica Group etait la compagnie mandatee par ledit organisme afin de favoriser les contacts entre les compagnies de notre ville qui participaient audit evenement avec les compagnies de la region new-yorkaise qui pouvaient etre interessees en nos produits et services.

We had the occasion to meet you, since Atlantica Group was the company retained by the mission organizers to optimize contacts between participating companies from our city with companies in the New York area that would be interested in our products and services.

"En un premier temps, nous avons considere votre demarche tres rigoureuse et serieuse puisque vous aviez pris le temps de venir nous rencontrer a nos bureaux ... afin de voir nos installations ainsi que mieux cibler le marche en lequel nous sommes.

From the outset we noted that your approach was determined and serious, since you took the time to come and meet us at our office, to see and understand those of our projects which were best suited to the market.

"Lorsque nous etions a New-York, vos demarches prealables ainsi que votre disponibilite afin de nous accompagner pour visiter des clients potentiels que vous aviez en notre nom cible et contacte fut tres apprecie. Ces recontres nous ont permis de soit conclure des contrats ou de tisser des liens permettant des resultats a moyen terme, ce qui est a prevoi en les prochains mois tout au plus.

While we were in NYC, your prior efforts and your availability to join us on visits to potential clients that you had previously targeted and contacted was much appreciated. These meetings will permit us to conclude contracts or to strengthen the ties that will permit results in the medium term, which we anticipate will be in the next few months.

"Votre delicatesse et interet de parler la langue de Moliere font en sorte que nous avons pense qu'il vous ferait plaisir que nous vous adressions les presentes en francais. Le fait que votre site internet soit traduit denote egalement cette politesse a notre egard.

Your tact and interest in the language of Moliere has suggested to us that you would be pleased if we contacted you in French. The fact that your website is translated into French also reflects your sensitivity to our position.

"En un mot, merci de votre participation a la mission commerciale et esperons pouvoir compter sur votre presence a nos prochaines vistes en the big apple."

In a word, thank you for your participation in the trade mission, and we hope to count upon your presence on our next visits to the Big Apple."

-- Canadian Structural Steel Fabricator

July, 2006

"How did you arrange these meetings? You are magicians!"

-- Canadian Export Advisor, Defense Industry

May, 2005

"[Through your efforts] we met excellent companies and have built great relationships with some already. We are actually heading back to the Boston area with an order purchased by one of the companies. This wouldn't have happened without your hard work and expertise."

Canadian Exporter of "Niche" Construction Products

October, 2004

"I have now had a chance to review your report and must say I am very impressed. It is exactly what I had hoped to receive. Thanks again for such a comprehensive report."

Canadian Exporter of Building Materials

June, 2004

"As a result of your efforts, we have had the opportunity to bid on two significant projects in the US. I am very confident we will be doing business in the US as a result, and very soon. Thanks for this most successful effort..."

"...J'envoi aujourd'hui, un mot de remerciement, par email, à chacune des 8 compagnies que nous avons rencontrées. Vous et vos collègues, avez effectué un très bon travail pour la réalisation de cette mission. Félicitations."

Canadian Construction Technology Developer

April, 2003

"Even with our market leadership position, we couldn't have gained access to those whom we met. Your efforts saved us at least a year of knocking on doors."

Canadian Housing Industry Leader

November, 2002

"I have the technology, but you have the information and the contacts to bring this project forward. This is what we need."

Israeli Entrepreneur

August, 2002

"Excellent meetings, well organized and extremely interesting. It remains only for us to follow up on what we have learned."

European Seafood Delegation

June, 2002

"An outstanding conference and a fascinating project. I am highly energized - what more can I do to take this initiative to the next level?"

Former Premier of Nova Scotia, Consul General of Canada to New England

September, 2001

"You gave us good information. You did your job. Of course we will work together again."

Israeli IT Firm

August, 2001

"Thank you for the excellent meetings, for your cultural sensitivity and diplomacy."

French Seafood Delegation

July, 2001

"Since 1996 Perry Newman has been the face of international trade in Maine."

MaineBiz

April, 2000

"[Newman's] expertise is so well-defined he has been asked by the European Union to study a road and tunnel project in Denmark…[H]e has amassed an enormous amount of knowledge..."

Northeast International Business Journal

May, 2000

"For several years during Perry’s tenure, Maine led the nation in growth of exports. His efforts have given numerous Maine businesses the opportunity to market their products and services overseas, and bring the best of what Maine has to offer around the world. He did a fantastic job and he will be sorely missed."

Hon. Angus S. King, Jr.

Governor, State of Maine

April, 2000

"Your leadership has helped numerous businesses open doors that were previously unavailable to them. There is no doubt to us that the State is much better off today as a result of your tireless efforts."

Hon. John G. Melrose

Commissioner, Maine Dept. of Transportation

April, 2000

"No one understands [regional trade] better than Newman, the dynamic and forward-looking trade center president…"

Portland Press Herald

January, 1997