Mary Ann Kristiansen, Exec. Dir., Hannah Grimes Center

Posted by Sue Copley on Jul 26, 2016

Mary Ann Kristiansen and the Hannah Grimes Center

At the July 26th meeting of the Monadnock Rotary Club, our speaker was Mary Ann Kristiansen, Executive Director of the Hannah Grimes Center in Keene, NH. Mary Ann grew up in Minnesota and in 1991 moved to New Hampshire, purchasing a farm in Roxbury (NH) and six years later started the Hannah Grimes Center. She shared with Rotarians the history of the center and its mission of providing the space, tools, and connections for innovative entrepreneurs. In turn, these developing businesses contribute to the local economies and communities in the Monadnock region. The center offers workshops and specialized training programs to help grow a broad range of businesses, and has developed key partnerships with numerous area businesses.