Toronto Public Library Bonfire #EIR-Black Focus Fall 2026

Entrepreneur in Residence Service for Black Entrepreneurs at Toronto Public Library

Toronto Public Library is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to support Black entrepreneurs for Fall 2026: - Government buyer: Toronto Public Library (TPL), a Canadian municipal library system - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a service-based opportunity - Service requested: - Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program at the York Woods branch - Eight-week residency focused on supporting Black-identifying entrepreneurs - EIR will create and deliver weekly programs for aspiring business owners - EIR will provide one-on-one coaching and business plan reviews, either virtually or in-person - Unique requirements: - EIR must be a Black-identifying individual with significant business and coaching experience - Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, two program proposals, and two reference letters - Program targets entrepreneurs from equity-seeking groups in early business development stages - No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified, as this is a professional service opportunity

Description

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is seeking Black-identifying applicants with extensive experience in running successful businesses, coaching, and advising aspiring small business owners for the role of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for Summer 2025. The EIR program is an eight-week residency hosted at the York Woods branch, involving the creation and delivery of weekly programs and one-on-one meetings to support aspiring business owners. The program targets entrepreneurs from equity-seeking groups in the early stages of business development to help build their knowledge and confidence. Applicants must submit required documents including a curriculum vitae, program proposals, and reference letters.

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