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Standing On Bidness

The people, products & journeys behind the businesses.

A storytelling initiative highlighting Maine's entrepreneurs through short-form video and digital media — because stories have power.

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This Week

Short-form video, real entrepreneurs.

Standing On Bidness brings you face to face with the makers, founders, chefs, and creatives shaping Maine's economy — in their own words, on their own terms.

The Series

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M
Craft & Goods

The Maker

Building something with my hands is how I tell my story.

C
Food & Hospitality

The Chef

Every plate carries a piece of where I come from.

F
Tech & Innovation

The Founder

Access changes everything. So we build the access.

S
Beauty & Care

The Stylist

When my clients feel seen, my community grows.

G
Agriculture

The Grower

Rooted in the land, growing for the future.

C
Arts & Media

The Creative

Culture is the product. Belonging is the goal.

Community Storytelling

Storytelling is how we make contributions visible, valued, and supported.

Beyond Standing On Bidness, BOM produces business spotlights and community storytelling projects that capture the culture and character entrepreneurs bring to Maine.

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