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Ben Franklin TechVentures Recognized for Daylight Harvesting Energy Efficiency
Corporate Decisions: New Facility Rides the Cutting Edge of Daylight Harvesting – Ben Franklin TechVentures2® recognized for implementing Lutron Electronics cutting-edge daylight harvesting technology – Click here to learn more.
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Ben Franklin to Invest $342,547 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $342,547 in support of regional economic development. 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. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Leads in Jobs Count
Funding America’s most innovative entrepreneurs allows them to transform breakthrough ideas into emerging growth companies that drive job creation and economic growth. According to a 2011 Global Insight study, venture-backed companies accounted for nearly 12 million jobs and $3.1 trillion in revenues in the United States in 2010. See how well Ben Franklin statewide fared Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures Wins International Award
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) named Ben Franklin TechVentures®the 2012 Randall M. Whaley National Incubator of the Year on May 8 at NBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation in Atlanta. Ben Franklin TechVentures also won the Dinah Adkins Incubator of the Year, Technology Focus at the NBIA event. Ben Franklin TechVentures is owned and Continue Reading…
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500+ Attend Ben Franklin i xchange
On Tuesday, May 8th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) 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. Continue Reading…
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2012 i xchange Survey
Thank you for joining us at the Tuesday evening, May 8th Ben Franklin Technology Partners i xchange 2012. 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/ixchange_survey so that we can continue to improve i xchange. Thank you in advance for your input. Click Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Creates/Retains 658 Jobs in 2011
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) has reported that 658 northeastern Pennsylvania jobs were created or retained as a result of its work in 2011. 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 Announces Innovation Award Winners
Winners to be Honored at May 8th 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 8th at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University. Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $330,873 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $330,873 in support of regional economic development. 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. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Announces Technology Forecaster as i xchange Keynoter
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that technology forecaster Leonard Brody will be the keynote presenter at the Ben Franklin ixchange 2012. The i xchange will be held beginning at 5:30 pm on the evening of Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem. The i xchange Continue Reading…
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Join Us for the 2012 Ben Franklin i xchange
You are invited! Join us on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Ben Franklin i xchange, recognized as the premier business and technology networking event for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, educators, and business and community leaders. Keynote speaker Leonard Brody is a highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author, and a two-time Emmy-nominated media visionary. Continue Reading…
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2011 Annual Report: If Passion Drives You, Let Reason Hold the Reins
“If PASSION Drives You, Let REASON Hold The Reins.” Ben Franklin’s quote very aptly describes this year at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Passion is what makes our work happen. We seek passion in the management teams of prospective clients. We exhibited passion in responding to pressing regional economic development needs by finding a Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures2 Featured in February Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
Ben Franklin TechVentures2 in the news – The expansion to Ben Franklin’s award-winning incubator/post-incubator opened in October 2011 and added 47,000 square feet to the existing building, including wet labs, office/meeting space, and a parking deck. TechVentures2 is projected to create as many as 200 sustainable, highly paid technology jobs and retain 100 more jobs Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin TechVentures2
Ben Franklin TechVentures® is an award-winning technology-based incubator/post incubator facility owned and managed by BFTP/NEP. To meet tremendous demand among start-up companies, the facility was expanded in 2011. Ben Franklin TechVentures2 added 47,000 sf to the existing building and increased capacity to 40 companies and 200 high-tech jobs. The expansion is registered for LEED Certification, Continue Reading…
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CEWA Technologies’ Revolutionary Solar Dish in First Commercial Application
BETHLEHEM, PA: CEWA Technologies, Inc. (http://www.cewatechnologies.com/), Bethlehem, is installing its revolutionary new solar dish in its first commercial application. The structural base for the prototype was erected on the rooftop of the Flat Iron building in Southside Bethlehem on January 14 as its initial test site. This solar dish represents a technological breakthrough because it Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin to Invest $315,582 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $315,582 in support of regional economic development. 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. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate Continue Reading…
