We connect entrepreneurs, communities, stories & opportunities across Maine.
Black Owned Maine works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, culture, and economic justice — increasing visibility, expanding access, and strengthening pathways to growth.
2020
Founded in response to real barriers
Statewide
A connector across all of Maine
5
Core values guiding our work
1 Goal
An inclusive, resilient economy
To connect the entrepreneur ecosystem by increasing visibility, expanding access to opportunity, and strengthening pathways to growth for entrepreneurs across Maine.
Three ways we build the ecosystem
Visibility & Storytelling
✶Stories have power. We elevate the people, cultures, and businesses shaping Maine's future through digital media, spotlights, and our statewide directory.
- ▸ Maine Business Directory
- ▸ Standing On Bidness
- ▸ Business Spotlights
Innovation & Access
◆Entrepreneurs need access to tools, technology, and innovation ecosystems. We bridge those gaps through cohorts, workshops, and technical assistance.
- ▸ MTI Tech Cohort
- ▸ Innovation Workshops
- ▸ Tech Readiness Support
Capital & Sustainability
▲Sustainable businesses require sustainable resources. We expand access to funding, financial readiness, and long-term growth strategies.
- ▸ Funding Navigation
- ▸ Capital Readiness
- ▸ Community Grantmaking
Programs in motion right now
Maine Business Directory
A growing statewide platform connecting entrepreneurs with customers, partners, and opportunities.
Standing On Bidness
Short-form video and digital media spotlighting the people, products, and journeys behind Maine's entrepreneurs.
MTI Tech Cohort
Helping entrepreneurs adopt technology, strengthen digital skills, and explore innovation pathways.
AmeriCorps Incubator
An emerging initiative supporting community-rooted leaders building sustainable solutions for Maine's future.
Everything we do is guided by five core values.
Strong communities are built when entrepreneurs have the opportunity to thrive, tell their stories, and contribute fully to the places they call home.
Entrepreneurs are more than business owners — they are community builders, storytellers, innovators, and culture bearers.
Across Maine, entrepreneurs contribute to the character, identity, and economic vitality of their communities. Through storytelling, partnership, and opportunity-building, BOM helps ensure these contributions are visible, valued, and supported.