Hi, I'm Simon — and this is Maine Rising.
I'm a proud born-and-raised Mainer, and my dream is to help support and grow small businesses across our state through the power of discovery.
There are incredible businesses being built across Maine that deserve to be discovered.
I started Maine Rising because I believe there are incredible businesses being built across Maine that deserve to be discovered. My goal is to help Mainers learn about the people, products, and companies shaping our communities.
This idea started as a business directory but quickly turned into a place to build, discover and support Maine small businesses. Maine is a great place full of amazing people and businesses doing amazing things — and I want to make sure that everyone has the chance to learn about them.
Hopefully this can bring a positive impact on the lives of small business owners in Maine and their current and potential customers.
Discover, support, grow.
Discover
Browse curated profiles and founder stories from across the state — you never know what hidden gems you might find.
Support
Visit, follow, hire, or buy — every action helps a small Maine business grow.
Grow
Your support helps these businesses thrive — strengthening communities and creating lasting impact across our state.
Frequently asked
- How do businesses get featured on Maine Rising?
- Any Maine-based business can submit their story for free through the Submit page. Each submission is reviewed personally by the owner before going live.
- Is it free for businesses to be listed?
- Yes! Submitting and maintaining a profile is completely free.
- What kind of businesses are you looking for?
- New, growing, and overlooked Maine businesses of every kind — makers, shops, farms, builders, restaurants, software founders, service providers. If you're building something in Maine, you belong here.
- How can I support Maine Rising?
- Share profiles with your friends and family, follow along on Instagram and Facebook, recommend businesses you love, and shop local whenever you can. Word of mouth is everything.
- Can I update or remove my profile later?
- Absolutely. Email mainerising1@gmail.com any time and your profile will be updated or taken down — no questions asked.
Say hi.
Have a question, a business to recommend, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.
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