Portland Press Herald

The Ask: Champion family owned businesses to keep them afloat during the pandemeic.

During the pandemic we partnered with the Portland Press Herald newspaper to do some Pro Bono work. Using the cities motto Resurgam as our inspiration, which means: ‘We Shall Rise Again,’ we were able to champion the family owned, businesses that make the city of Portland run.

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Maine College Of Art

Creativity is a beautiful thing that should be celebrated. That’s exactly what Maine College of Art Does. To those choosing a creative path remember to be proactive, be essential and be seen.

The Knitting Nook

Bring your needles and grab a wine glass. We have everything you need: food, drinks and knitting. Enjoy our newly introduced outdoor seating and access to an array of different colored yarns. Knit on.

Fork Food Lab

We are a food business incubator with a shareable kitchen space, state of the art equipment and access to locally sourced ingredients. We can help you launch your dreams and cook it up.

Print: A Bookstore

Before online purchasing took the world by storm, there were o.g. stores dedicated to books… Shocker right? Well, they still exist and you should check them out. Why? Because 9/10 times after seeing a movie this phrase is uttered: ’The Book Was Better’ and, c’mon, if we’re being honest with ourselves, it usually is.

Better Letter

Anyone can pick a random font off the web. Avatar used Papyrus for goodness sake…Papyrus. But you’re not just anyone. You’re unique and your sign should be too. Beautifully designed, expertly crafted all by hand with the goal to get the font outta here.

Gogo Refill

Ditch plastic. We have. But it can be tricky, so Gogo Refill is dedicated to helping people reduce their use of single-use plastic by carrying bulk scoops and household cleansers. Bath & Body products you ask? We got you covered. BYOC: bring your own containers and we’ll refill you right up! We also carry beautiful reusables to help you put single use to good use.

Rwanda Bean

Grab yourself a delicious cup of coffee with excellent taste and freshness. All beans come straight from our farms in Rwanda. Also, with each item purchased 50% of our profits are shared with our farmers. There’s no better cup of joe.

Pinecone + Chickadee

This is a call to the misfits. The weirdos. Those who only like odd numbers. The eccentrics. Those who’s clothing only comes in contrasting colors. We are your store.