Join us for a night of suya, drinks, and Afro music.
We are excited to bring a piece of Nigeria to Portland, Maine. Come experience authentic Nigerian BBQ at New England’s only true suya spot. We will be partying in the parking lot of Fork Food Lab with vibes curated by DJ Musonda and Marco Soulo. Prepare to show us your best shaku shaku!
This event is free and all ages but you must be 21+ to drink. Dress to impress. Limited tables and seating. RSVP so we can get a headcount.
We are headed to Fork Food Lab @forkfoodlab to spend some time with our friends over at @in_the_p.o.c.ket podcast and @jonesin4eats. In the P.O.C.ket: Conversations with BIPOC Mainers comes to life every Fourth Friday by taking conversations offline and bringing community together in-person.
This month, we will be joined by @graphicmelee who will be supplying the beats as we meet and greet old and new friends. You won’t want to miss this community inclusive, BIPOC centric happy hour to ease you into the weekend.
These casual, agenda-free mixers are exactly what the Doc Flo ordered. If you are Jonesin for Jamaican food with Asian influence, don't miss the next mixer August 26th 5-8 pm. We'll see ya there.
FUN | MUSIC | FOOD | GIVEAWAYS
We want everyone to be able to come enjoy some incredible music on their own terms. this is why the concert is pay WHAT YOU WANT !
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THIS IS THE FOURTH SESSION IN A SERIES OF FOUR MARKETING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY.
Your website can do much more than be a front page for your business. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Google Analytics to learn about your website visitors and customers. Activities: Review an attendee’s e-commerce site, review the PPH + Google partnership, create better SEO tags, improve customer flow. If time allows, we can look at other freely available analytics for social media.
Hosted by Chad Gilley, Director of Digital Audience Engagement and Revenue for Masthead Maine.
This series is free, co-presented by Black Owned Maine and the Portland Press Herald exclusively for BOM members.
THIS IS THE THIRD SESSION IN A SERIES OF FOUR MARKETING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY.
Do you ever see a business just like yours on the nightly news or in a glossy magazine and wonder, how can that be me? This session will cover how to promote your business through public relations, using paid and earned news media appearances to build your reputation and customer base. You will learn the basics of how to create a media list, what makes a good press release, and how to maintain relationships with writers, journalists, photographers and editors.
Hosted by Carol Coultas, Business Projects Editor for the Portland Press Herald.
This series is free, co-presented by Black Owned Maine and the Portland Press Herald exclusively for BOM members.
THIS IS THE SECOND SESSION IN A SERIES OF FOUR MARKETING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY.
Advertising is an investment that not a lot of small businesses are ready to make. But in a small media market, you can hyper-target your message and possibly be able to afford more advertising than you think. In this session you will learn about the local eco-system of advertising opportunities—print, online, television, radio, guerrilla/experiential—and look at a case study of a BOM biz’s advertising results.
Hosted by Courtney Spencer, VP of Advertising for the Portland Press Herald.
This series is free, co-presented by Black Owned Maine and the Portland Press Herald exclusively for BOM members.
THIS IS THE FIRST SESSION IN THE SERIES OF FOUR MARKETING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY.
This session will help you assess your marketing needs and find the most efficient strategies to grow your customer base. Activities: Review an attendee’s existing and/or successful marketing plan, social media channels and their web site and existing branding elements. Determine what you can DIY and where you need to hire a pro.
Hosted by Rose Barboza, Founder of Black Owned Maine.
This series is free, co-presented by Black Owned Maine and the Portland Press Herald exclusively for BOM members.
Join Black Owned Maine and the U.S. Small Business Administration for a two part series on available SBA resources and programs that can help you start or grow your small business.
This session will feature Jim Pineau, Senior Area Manager for the Maine SBA District Office, who will discuss the various preference programs the SBA offers to minority-owned businesses. This includes the SBA business certification process and government contracting.
This session is perfect for entrepreneurs who want to provide their business with more exposure and learn the details needed to win federal government contracts. $$$
Join Black Owned Maine and the U.S. Small Business Administration for a two part series on available SBA resources and programs that can help you start or grow your small business.
Session one will feature Jim Pineau, Senior Area Manager for the Maine SBA District Office, who will discuss technical advice, access to funding, cover SBA’s official agency partners and the types of business assistance they provide. This information is crucial to new and emerging businesses alike. Discover ways to access the necessary tools to start and scale your business.
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