Featured Businesses
Ange Muhorakeye who is originally from Rwanda and now living in the United States, learned the art of basket weaving from her grandmother and mother at a young age. What started as a childhood pastime…
Special Class for BOM Network Members: Intro to Boxing + Sauna Class I Get Active is owned by Sasha Lamour – a 4x Golden Gloves Champion with the ability to turn anyone into a fitness…
Kool Runnins is a new Jamaican restaurant located at 130 Main Street, South Paris, Maine. The restaurant, which is run by Walton Wray, offers a variety of authentic Jamaican dishes with a focus on healthy,…
Methiola is a professional singer, dancer and song writer from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Portland Maine, who does Afrobeat and integrates into R&B and pop music. My goal is to promote my…
The African Super Market offers affordable goods traditionally used by peoples of the Diaspora.
Sustaining and innovating an ecosystem
Black Owned Maine is a young but powerful Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine, USA. Our work is rooted at the intersection of race and socioeconomics, fueled by our commitment to business education and advocacy. We provide Black businesses with the essential support they need to not only establish themselves but also to thrive and grow. Through Black-led, Black-serving programs and a nurturing ecosystem, we empower Black entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to shape a brighter economic landscape in Maine.