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Hilliary ClintonThe Manchester Craftsmen's Guild is a testament to the power of the arts to transform children's lives...
Hillary Clinton,
Secretary of State

Quincy JonesOne of the most innovative social enterprise thinkers I have ever met...
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Jeff SkollStrickland is a genius, because he sees the inherent genius in everyone...
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William E. Strickland, Jr.: CEO, Social Architect, Community Leader and Visionary

As president-CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation and its subsidiaries, Bill Strickland builds partnerships to help the disadvantaged build a better future. He's also the author of Make the Impossible Possible, which includes his story of how a kid from Pittsburgh's ghetto would go on to lecture at Harvard and serve on the National Endowment of the Arts board. The MacArthur Fellowship "genius" award winner is also founder of the Grammy-winning MCG Jazz, the most successful jazz subscription series in America.
“A successful life is not something you simply pursue, it is something that you create, moment by moment.”
- Bill Strickland

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Paperback-Make the Impossible Possible

"Make the Impossible Possible" is released on paperback by Broadway Books, Order now! ...More 

One Man's Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the Extraordinary...

“Bill Strickland could sell anything . . . Read this book and you'll understand why he is such an inspiration to practicing and aspiring entrepreneurs.” —James Heskett, Harvard Business School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Strickland featured in the new documentary "Waiting for Superman"

The new documentary by the director of "An Inconvenient Truth" shows the challenges of the American education system. Because of Bill's success and inspiring stories of students at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, it is no surprise they interviewed him for the documentary. You can even see him in the trailer! (1:34)

 

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Waiting for "Superman" Trailer [HD] 2010

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Bill Strickland

 

V.I. officials hear ideas from acclaimed businessman-educator

By SEAN McCOY, reporter, Daily News Staff
Published: August 18, 2010

ST. THOMAS — Officials in the Virgin Islands want to know whether the businessman who turned a failing vocational and technical training facility in Pittsburgh into a successful program that educates at-risk youths for careers in various industries and dramatically reduced high school dropout rates can do the same thing here.

After his success in Pittsburgh, Bill Strickland, the president and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corp., then opened more schools that have flourished in five cities in mainland United States.  Read More

 

Lexington, Louisville officials set priorities for collaboration after Pittsburgh trip

Tom Eblen - Herald-Leader columnist

August 16, 2010

Top priorities include exploring the feasibility of light passenger rail between Lexington and Louisville, and creating Bidwell Training Centers in both cities. Bidwell is a remarkably successful job-training center for poor people in Pittsburgh. Founder Bill Strickland's presentation about it during the trip had almost everyone in the room teary-eyed and cheering. Read more:

 

 

Bill Strickland, brings his inspirational creativity to Penn State New Kensington at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the campus Forum Theatre.

Strickland is the author of "Make the Impossible Possible: One Man's Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the Extraordinary," the selected book for incoming freshmen at the campus. The Freshman Summer Reading Program was instituted at the campus in 2005 to encourage reading and critical thinking and to provide a shared experience among new students. Group discussions are slated with fellow students, faculty and staff throughout the fall semester.

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Bill Strickland Keynote Speaker at Emporia State University -the "Bonner & Bonner, Diversity Lecture Series"

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall
on the Emporia State University Campus
7:00 p.m

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Bill Strickland scheduled as one of Purdue North Central's-2010 Sinai Forum Speakers

October 3, 2010

This season the Forum will bring a line-up of timely and compelling speakers. You will learn about international news stories, often overlooked; stories of humble roots and meaningful success; the country’s tumultuous political environment; what to do with your money in a challenging investment climate; and the worldwide crisis facing everyone on earth—the food supply.

Purdue North Central is proud to present Sinai Forum 2010! Read More

 

Bill Strickland Speaker at Princeton University

October 12, 2010

The Keller Center and the Center for African American Studies are pleased to welcome Bill Strickland, social entrepreneur and a 1996 winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, to the Princeton University campus on October 12, 2010. The event is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow in the Friend Center Atrium. 

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Bill Strickland is the keynote speaker at the DonorPerfect Community Network Conference,

which will be held on October 25-26th. This 1 1/2 day event will be held at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel just outside Philadelphia, and will give attendees the opportunity to connect with other users and experts in fundraising and DonorPerfect.

Workshop content will focus on information to improve your fundraising success. You’ll hear from industry experts and partner organizations with tips and proven strategies on raising more money and awareness for your mission. You’ll also hear from DonorPerfect experts so you can take those ideas and easily make them a reality.

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INITIATIVES:

Bill Strickland hopes to persuade 200 cities around the world to replicate his arts, education and job-training program. It's late spring, and Bill Strickland is spending some quiet time in the ceramics studio at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, the art and job-training center he founded in Pittsburgh's struggling Manchester area. ... more