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Ben Franklin to Invest $567,245 to Support Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania‘s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $567,245 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with six early-stage technology companies, three established manufacturers, and one infrastructure-building initiative. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships Continue Reading…
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i xchange 2009
On May 12, 2009, BFTP/NEP hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University. More than 600 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin’s 21-county service area attended. This year, BFTP/NEP profiled client company Custom Processing Services in a Continue Reading…
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600+ Attend Ben Franklin i xchange
On Tuesday, May 12th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University. More than 600 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin’s 21-county service area attended. The i xchange combined Continue Reading…
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i xchange Survey
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Pennsylvania Sustainable Technologies: Developing a New Generation of Biofuel
Globally, biofuels are increasingly being used to power vehicles, heat homes and for cooking. As the demand for biofuels increases, “food vs. fuel” debates rage about the value and sustainability of first-generation biofuels, which largely rely on crops high in sugar or vegetable oil. Bethlehem-based Pennsylvania Sustainable Technologies (PST), with the support of a $50,000 Continue Reading…
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Resource Energy Systems Technologies: Motor Controllers That Reduce Energy Demand
As energy costs continue to rise, companies are challenged to keep costs in line without affecting productivity or normal conveniences. Across the United States there are more than 2 billion active motors consuming 60 percent of all energy used. Using a concept initially developed by NASA, Allentown-based Resource Energy Systems Technologies (REST) has commercialized and Continue Reading…
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United Corrstack: Developing a Co-Generation Plant to Provide Steam and Electricity to Its Manufacturing Facility
United Corrstack normally keeps a low profile in their mill in Reading, PA, quietly making recycled corrugated fluting paper for use in cardboard boxes. But the company recently stepped into the spotlight with a coveted Manufacturing Achievement Award
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Michelman-Cancelliere Iron Works Takes a Hard Look in the Mirror to Build a Stronger Future
During an economic downturn, many companies go into “turtle mode.” They pull in their heads and stop spending money on anything, least of all internal improvements. But smart businesses realize that when the going gets tough, the tough take a long, hard look in the mirror. One such company is Michelman-Cancelliere Iron Works (MC Iron Continue Reading…
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May, 2009
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.