The Boston Public Library Fund is thrilled to welcome Nia Grace as the BPL’s new Entrepreneur-in-Residence! Based in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) at the Central Library in Copley Square, the program is designed to reduce barriers and foster a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem for Boston’s aspiring business owners.
Nia is an award-winning entrepreneur and the President and CEO of Bar and Kitchen Hospitality, Inc., best known as the owner of the acclaimed Boston restaurants Grace By Nia and Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen (now Uptown Social). Named the 2023 “Restaurateur of the Year” by The Boston Globe, Nia is widely recognized for her leadership in Boston’s culinary and small business communities, as well as her commitment to equity, mentorship, and community impact.
The year-long residency will focus on the design and delivery of Entrepreneurial Bootcamp programs that provide first-time and early-stage entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to launch and grow successful small businesses.
“The Boston Public Library Fund is committed to helping create a more equitable start-up environment for Greater Boston Area entrepreneurs,” said Paula Sakey, Executive Director of the Boston Public Library Fund. “Now in its fourth year, thanks to the continued generosity of donors, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program remains a powerful example of how philanthropic investment helps expand opportunity across our city.”
Learn more about EIR programs.