An orchid blooms in Manchester
October 21st, 2001By Frank Reeves, Post-Gazette Staff Writer
Bill Strickland hopes his latest venture, a greenhouse, provides jobs and opportunities for his neighborhood.
These days, many companies have put their dreams on hold. Survival rather than growth is the focus of top executives after last month’s terrorist attacks pushed an already teetering economy over the edge.
But Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild founder and president William Strickland Jr. — ever one to look beyond momentary difficulties — hasn’t abandoned his dreams. And Friday, his latest vision moved closer to reality.
For the full Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article:
http://www.post-gazette.com/businessnews/20011021greenhouse1021bnp2.asp

