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J. William (Bill) Ritchie

Inducted 2010

“I have jumped out of bed to get to work every day of my adult life.”
— Herald Business (2012)
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Biography

A lifelong entrepreneur, Ritchie’s impressive career saw him lead numerous high-profile corporations and organizations in Nova Scotia. He has also donated his time and expertise to the community through his work with Symphony Nova Scotia, the IWK Foundation, The Halifax Foundation, Pier 23 and Neptune Theatre.

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Bill Ritchie outside the Halifax Club

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J. William (Bill) Ritchie Saint Mary's University profile
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Bill Ritchie a living link to province’s business history - article
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Former grad gives Macdonald Campus $1-million boost - article
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Business weighs in: How to grow N.S. - article
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APA 7th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. (2021, October 5). J. William (Bill) Ritchie. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive. Retrieved from: https://nslaureates.ca/laureates/j-william-bill-ritchie.

MLA 9th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. “J. William (Bill) Ritchie”. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive, 5 Oct. 2021. nslaureates.ca/laureates/j-william-bill-ritchie.