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Ben Franklin to Invest $915,141 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $915,141 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with eight early-stage technology companies and six established manufacturers. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply Continue Reading…
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CEWA Technologies wins Ben Franklin Venture Idol
It was similar to the popular television show American Idol, except with entrepreneurs instead of vocalists. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted “Ben Franklin Venture Idol” on Tuesday, November 16th.
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Ben Franklin to Invest $420,000 In Regional Economic Development
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 develop and apply Continue Reading…
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John Sider Named Managing Director of Statewide Initiatives for Ben Franklin Technology Partners
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 Continue Reading…
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TechVentures2 Building Designed to Earn Energy Star Recognition
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 Ben Franklin Technology Continue Reading…
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Mayor Callahan Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Ben Franklin TechVentures2
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, Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Names New Board Member
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Alan J. Snyder, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies at Lehigh University, as a new member of its Board of Directors. As Lehigh’s chief research officer, Dr. Snyder works as part of the leadership team on Continue Reading…
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Pennsylvania Governors Praise Ben Franklin
Pennsylvania Governors Rendell, Ridge, and Thornburgh lauded the Ben Franklin Technology Partners as a model statewide economic development program that drives technology-based entrepreneurship and technological innovation that are key to economic prosperity. At the Pennsylvania Cable Network website, click on “Technology Based Economic Development – 9/17/2010 (scroll on downward arrow on menu to right) to Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Names New Board Chairman
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) has announced the appointment of Frederick J. Beste III, CEO of the general partners of the Mid-Atlantic Venture Funds (MAVF), as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Beste has served on the Ben Franklin board since 1986, and also serves on Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $480,300 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $480,300 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with five early-stage technology companies and three established manufacturers. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $304,100 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $304,100 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with three early-stage technology companies, two established manufacturers, and one special initiative. 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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i xchange 2010 – CICLON/Texas Instruments Success Story
Please view the video below.
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Links with World Trade Club
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley (WTCLV) has become an affiliate of Ben Franklin TechVentures. TechVentures is an award-winning technology incubator/post incubator facility owned and managed by Ben Franklin that is located on the campus of Lehigh University. The Ben Franklin incubator Continue Reading…
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Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at BFTP/NEP TechVentures2 Groundbreaking
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA (BFTP/NEP) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building, TechVentures2, with Joe Biden as a speaker and special guest. TechVentures2 is an expansion of the Ben Franklin TechVentures incubator/post-incubator facility, created because the original facility had filled to near capacity.
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Digestive Care Celebrates 20 Years of Dedication to Fighting Cystic Fibrosis
People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) rarely have any downtime with their disease. They have to keep meticulous track of medications, vitamins, treatments, exercise and diet. CF patients have a defective gene that causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. These thick Continue Reading…
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ixchange 2010
Attention i xchange attendees! Thank you for joining us on Wednesday evening, May 12th for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners i xchange. We encourage you to complete a brief survey to help us continue to improve our event.
