Discover Maine's Small Businesses
Discover and support new, growing, and overlooked businesses across Maine.
Creating communities
Connecting businesses to the people who care
New and growing
We spotlight the businesses most directories overlook.
Real founder stories
In their words : what they're building, and why here.
Maine businesses to know right now
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Help people prolong their lives, safely, effectively and with proper medical guidance.
Savvy’s Sweet Scents
Savvy specialized in the creation of unique scented products like wax melts, lip balms, fresheners, and more. We also love to craft and collaborate with other small businesses to offer various additional items like tumblers, shirts, custom items, and more!
Branded Brim Hat Bar
Let's get creative by decorating your one-of-a-kind hat.
Find businesses by what they do
From Kittery to Fort Kent
Maine is bigger than one place. Find the makers, shops, and businesses near you — or in the corner of the state you've been meaning to visit.
Built to help you discover the people behind Maine's small businesses.
Maine Rising was created to help people discover new, growing, and overlooked Maine businesses through founder stories, business profiles, and local business updates.
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