The North Country Convention (NCC) will be held April 2-3, 2025 at Northern Maine Community College.

Maine JETCC logo

The NCC is a two-day educational event and trade show designed for wastewater and drinking water operators. It is held biennially in Presque Isle, Maine, and is organized by NEIWPCC-JETCC. The convention features a variety of technical sessions, exhibitor interaction, luncheon speakers, and opportunities to network with others. Water and wastewater operators receive up to six training contact hours (TCHs) for each day attended. Participation in the entire conference offers 12 hours of TCHs.

This conference is held in “The County” to complement similar annual events offered by the Maine Water Environment Association (MeWEA) and the Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA). Since those events generally take place in the southern region of the state, the NCC is designed to bring the benefits of those events to the people of northern Maine.

Registration is now open!

Attendee Registration
Exhibitor Registration
BEcome a Sponsor

Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts has closed. If you are interested in presenting at the Convention, please reach out to Peter Zaykoski (pzaykoski@neiwpcc.org).

Exhibitor Information

Registration
Exhibitor registration is now open. Your exhibitor fee includes participation in both days of the convention and the following:

  • One booth with an 8-foot exhibitor table and two chairs
  • Convention passes for two representatives with meal tickets each day and a drink token for the Meet & Greet

Cost to Exhibit
Early Registration (on or before March 14, 2025) – $650
Standard Registration (on or after March 15, 2025) – $750
Second Exhibitor Booth – $550

EXhibitor Registration
Exhibitor Brochure
Exhibitor Contract

Sponsorships

Become a North Country Convention Sponsor

  • $1,000 PLATINUM – Sponsor the Meet & Greet event on Wednesday, April 2
  • $750 GOLD – Sponsor Lunch with Keynote Speaker on Wednesday, April 2
  • $500 SILVER – Sponsor Lunch with Trade Association Presidents on Thursday, April 3
  • $250 BRONZE – Sponsor Continental Breakfast on Thursday, April 3

Benefits of becoming a sponsor:

  • Your logo will be displayed on JETCC’s website with a link to your company’s website
  • You will be assigned a premium booth location on the trade show floor
  • Recognition during your sponsored event on NMCC’s 13’x24’ jumbotron
  • Recognition in attendee’s convention packet
  • Tabletop sign on your booth identifying you as a sponsor

Please email your High-Resolution JPG logo to: sconnolly@neiwpcc.org

Become a Sponsor

Attendee Information

Registration

Attendee registration is now open.

Early Bird (on or before March 15, 2025): Full Convention – $250; Single Day – $150
Standard (after March 15, 2025): Full Convention – $270; Single Day – $175

Attendee registration

Accommodations

When making overnight reservations, contact the hotel directly and mention you are with the North Country Convention! Don’t wait to reserve your room. Convention rates available until March 19, 2025.

Northeastland Hotel
436 Main Street, Presque Isle
Call Direct: (207) 768-5321
Special Convention Rates:
Double Queen—$197 plus tax
Single King—$189 plus tax

Hampton Inn
768 Main Street, Presque Isle
Book Online (preferred)
or call Starla directly: (207) 760-9292
Special Convention Rate: $189 plus tax

Best Western SureStay
71 Main Street, Presque Isle
Call Direct: (207) 769-0111
Special Convention Rate: $129 plus tax

We also recommend the Caribou Inn & Convention Center
19 Main Street, Caribou
Call Direct: (207) 498-3733
Rate: $189.95 plus tax

A presentation at the North Country Convention.

Contact

For more information, please contact NEIWPCC-JETCC at maine@neiwpcc.org.

How can your facility save up to 50% on JETCC Training?

Through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, up to $1,200 per employee in match is available to help offset training costs. All of JETCC’s training programs qualify for reimbursement – and the sign-up process is easy.

Learn More

NEIWPCC-JETCC has joined the Maine Workforce Development Compact as a training partner. If you are seeking to apply for funding for a NEIWPCC or JETCC training, please select “Not Listed” from the vendor drop down on the funding request form and include the following information on the form:

  • Vendor name: NEIWPCC-JETCC
  • Address: 584 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106
  • Phone: 207-253-8020
  • Website: www.neiwpcc.org/maine
  • Email: maine@neiwpcc.org
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