The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $420,000 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with five early-stage technology companies and one established manufacturer.  BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that Continue Reading ...

HARRISBURG, PA. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) has announced the appointment of John Sider as its Managing Director of Statewide Initiatives. Sider, former Deputy Secretary for Technology Investment for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), will begin on November 1, 2010, succeeding Terry Singer who is retiring after nine years of service. Continue Reading ...

Spillman Farmer Architects, an official ENERGY STAR Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, announced that the Ben Franklin TechVentures2 building has achieved “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” recognition. Ben Franklin TechVentures2® will be a technology incubator/post-incubator facility owned and managed by the Continue Reading ...

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan announced a $1.5 million Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to support the expansion of Ben Franklin TechVentures2®. The City of Bethlehem advocated for this grant with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ben Franklin TechVentures2 will improve Ben Franklin’s ability to provide resources, workspace, and hands-on support to early-stage technology companies, and generate new jobs during the economic recovery. Vice President Joe Biden joined in the celebration of the groundbreaking of Ben Franklin TechVentures2 on April 15th. Continue Reading ...