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“Nonprofits have to recognize that they're businesses, not just causes. There's a way to combine the very best of the not-for-profit, philanthropic world with the very best of the for-profit, enterprising world. This hybrid is the wave of the future for both profit and nonprofit companies.”

From "Genius At Work" - an interview with Bill Strickland, CEO of the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and the Bidwell Training Center Inc.  (website)


Welcome to The Gauge--Pittsburgh's best source for business networking, professional development, and idea sharing for social entrepreneurs, ventures and investors. We invite you to be a part of these vibrant bi-monthly forums dedicated to advancing social enterprise in this region. Click here for a complete schedule of Gauge events and sessions.


The Accelerator and Olszak Team Up!

We're working with Olszak Management Consulting, Inc., to help nonprofits interested in social enterprise...Read More




November Gauge:

Mix, Mingle, Meet!

Come and Celebrate a Successful '08 Gauge with the Accelerator Team.

Check out the new digs and our spectacular view of the city.. Read More