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.