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Ben Franklin TechVentures LEED: Optimize Energy Performance
Optimize Energy Performance Ben Franklin TechVentures2 was designed and constructed using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System. This standard promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. To address LEED’s energy performance measure, the orientation of TechVentures2 optimizes natural daylight yet minimizes heat gain and solar glare. Energy-efficient lighting and lighting Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $135,000 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $135,000 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with one early-stage technology company, two established manufacturers, and one infrastructure project. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures LEED: Water-Efficient Landscaping
Water-Efficient Landscaping Ben Franklin TechVentures2 was designed and constructed using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System. This standard promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. To address LEED’s landscaping measure, the landscape around the building features native, drought-tolerant, and non-invasive trees, shrubs, and grasses. These plantings eliminate the need for Continue Reading…
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500+ Attend Ben Franklin i xchange
On Tuesday, May 10th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 500 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin’s 21-county service area attended. The i Continue Reading…
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Attention: Ben Franklin i xchange Guests
Thank you for joining us at the Tuesday evening, May 10th Ben Franklin Technology Partners i xchange 2011. We hope you found it enjoyable and worthwhile. We request that you complete a very brief post-event survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011ixchangesurvey so that we can continue to improve i xchange. Thank you in advance for your input.
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Ben Franklin Creates/Retains 743 Jobs in 2010
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) has reported that 743 northeastern Pennsylvania jobs were created or retained as a result of its work in 2010. These results were accomplished in the organization’s 21-county service area, including Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures LEED: Minimize Heat Island Effect on Roof
Minimize Heat Island Effect on Roof Ben Franklin TechVentures2 was designed and constructed using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System. This standard promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. To address LEED’s heat island measure, TechVentures2 has a high-reflectance roof that keeps the building cooler in summer and helps minimize Continue Reading…
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US DOE Visits Ben Franklin Clients
Ben Franklin TechVentures® was the first stop for Jamie Link, Ph.D. of the U.S. Department of Energy during a March 22nd and 23rd visit to the Lehigh Valley and Greater Reading area. Dr. Link is a Senior Technical Advisor in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), and the Deputy Program Manager for Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Announces 2011 Innovation Award Winners
Winners to be Honored at May 10th i xchange Event The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the winners of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Innovation Awards. Winners will be honored at the Ben Franklin i xchange event, scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, May 10th at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University. Continue Reading…
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Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley: Innovation and Expansion in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Now more than ever, job creation is a hot-button issue–not only creating more employment opportunities, but also keeping jobs in the area. Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley (formerly CICLON Semiconductor Device Corporation) has excelled at both efforts, and plans expansion and new hiring in 2011. Even after CICLON’s acquisition in 2009, all jobs remained in northeastern Continue Reading…
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Diversified Information Technologies Grows 49% in 2010
Diversified Information Technologies, based in Scranton, optimizes how insurance, financial services, health care and government clients manage critical information while reducing fixed costs associated with information collection, processing, and compliance. Diversified began as a records storage company in 1982, and the company has flourished in the industry by continually realigning operations to match the needs Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures LEED: Effective Site Selection
Effective Site Selection Ben Franklin TechVentures2 was designed and constructed using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System. This standard promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. To address LEED’s site selection measure, TechVentures2 was built in a previously developed location with pre-existing utilities and roadways, limiting damage to the environment and Continue Reading…
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Register Now for i xchange – May 10, 2011
Ben Franklin announces global futurist as keynoter. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that global futurist Jack Uldrich will be the keynote presenter at the Ben Franklin ixchange 2011. The i xchange will be held beginning at 5:30 pm on the evening of Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Zoellner Arts Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $875,000 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $875,000 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with seven early-stage technology companies. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. Continue Reading…
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Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partners Poised to Play Vital Role in Federal “Startup America” Initiative
Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partners Poised to Play Vital Role in Federal “Startup America” Initiative–A 28-year track record successfully launching new technology companies in Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA, February 1, 2011: As Pennsylvania’s premier network of regionally-based seed investment funds for innovative startups, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) deliver on the very commitments President Obama Continue Reading…
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2010 Annual Report: Energizing Pennsylvania’s Entrepreneurs
“Entrepreneur” is not merely a synonym for the founder of a start-up company. Entrepreneurship is a state of mind, an attitude, sometimes an innate drive. Entrepreneurship is the capacity to identify and actively seek unmet needs in the market; the expertise and passion to create the products or services that respond to those needs; the Continue Reading…
