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January, 2013

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  1. Six Ben Franklin TechVentures Clients Awarded PA Tax Credits

    Six Ben Franklin TechVentures resident companies/alumni are among nearly 180 in Pennsylvania receiving tax credits of up to $100,000, thanks to a program aimed at encouraging innovation and growth for start-up businesses that call the Keystone state home, Gov. Tom Corbett’s office announced. The PA Department of Community and Economic Development signed off on a Continue Reading…

  2. Ben Franklin Alum B. Braun Joins National Health Organization Supporting Environmental Practices

    B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Practice Greenhealth, a membership organization for institutions and businesses in the health care field who are engaged in reducing their environmental footprints. Practice Greenhealth provides practical guidance, training, consultation, and business solutions to help its members in their efforts to implement Continue Reading…

  3. VentureTips: Don’t Say It! Don’t Say It! Don’t Say It! Ugh, You Said It.

    What Not To Say To An Investor I get to listen to the stories of lots of entrepreneurs. I’ve probably spent at least 30 minutes with more than 1,500 of them by this time. Many of them say some pretty naive things. In fairness, most of them have never stepped out onto the ledge of entrepreneurship Continue Reading…

  4. Ben Franklin TechVentures Featured in Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal

    Ben Franklin TechVentures® is an award-winning technology-based incubator/post incubator facility that is owned and managed by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The recent facility expansion, Ben Franklin TechVentures2, added 47,000 square feet to the existing building, including wet labs, office/meeting space, and a parking deck. Since its grand opening in October 2011, Continue Reading…

  5. Ben Franklin Alum TMG Health Utilizing Level 3 Network to Support Expansion

    TMG Health, a leading national provider of expert solutions for government-sponsored health plans, has announced that it is utilizing Level 3 Communications, Inc.’s secure, redundant network solutions to better serve the needs of its clients and to improve the communications across its offices and data centers. Level 3 extended its network to TMG’s new National Continue Reading…

  6. Ben Franklin Alum Tray-Pak Featured in Microsoft Partner Case Study

    Tray-Pak Corp., a leading thermoformer of innovative and quality packaging solutions, has announced the publication of a case study detailing the company’s successful implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software program. With the consultation of Intellitec Solutions, a leading Microsoft Dynamics Partner of Wilmington, DE, Tray-Pak was able to effectively customize and integrate Continue Reading…

  7. Ben Franklin Alumnus B. Braun Receives Top Innovation Award

    B. Braun Medical Inc. announced that its Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter received a 2012 Top 20 Innovation Award from EMS World Magazine, the leading monthly publication for the emergency medical services market. Read more.

  8. 2012 Annual Report: Then, Now, Tomorrow–Stories of Challenge, Perseverance and Success

    Then Now Tomorrow – Stories of Challenge, Perseverance, and Success Life poses challenges to all of us. If we work tirelessly, receive help from experienced mentors, and bring our talents and passion to what we do, we increase our chances of success substantially. This is also true for both new and established companies. This year’s annual Continue Reading…

  1. Ben Franklin Alum Client Viddler Launches Learning Center

    Viddler, Inc. has announced a new addition to Viddler.com: The Viddler Learning Center. It’s full of rich, educational content including customer spotlights, easy-reading whitepapers, and recorded webinars; all of which is intended to keep video prospector informed and up-to-date. Read more.

  2. Ben Franklin Client Micro Interventional Devices Secures $3.5 Million Financing

    Micro Interventional Devices Inc. of Bethlehem has secured $3.5 million of its expected $5 million Series B financing. The initial structured finance was led by Originate Ventures with existing investor, Battelle Ventures LP, also participating in the round. In conjunction with the financing Mike Gausling , managing partner of Originate Ventures, will join the MID Continue Reading…

  3. Ben Franklin Client EcoTech Marine Lauded in UK Trade Publication

    EcoTech Marine launches Radion XR30w Pro — It’s official – the latest LED light, Radion XR30w Pro, from marine equipment company EcoTech has been launched worldwide. Read more.

  4. Ben Franklin Client Prova Systems Featured in Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal

    Prova System’s goal is to redefine fleet management through innovative hardware and software that automates fleet management tasks and reduces the cost of ownership of fleets. Its system can save fleet managers more than 50 percent on monthly fleet management costs. The company now operates out of offices in the Carbondale Technology Transfer Center.  Read Continue Reading…

  5. Ben Franklin Client Noble Biomaterials Partners in Infection-Preventing Medical Apparel Line

    Infinitude Clothing, designer and manufacturer of professional medical apparel, recently partnered with Noble Biomaterials to incorporate the proven performance of X-STATIC Antimicrobial Technology in a new line of premium fashion-forward medical scrubs, white coats, surgical hats/caps and stethoscope covers. The new apparel line from Infinitude features a blend of trend-setting style, quality and comfort. Soft, Continue Reading…