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Cambridge-Lee CEO featured in Workplace Readiness Series
Andi Funk, CEO of Cambridge-Lee Industries, Reading, provides advice to students entering the work world in this episode of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce series. Cambridge-Lee is a BFTP/NEP client and winner of the 2014 BFTP/NEP Manufacturing Achievement Award. View here: http://bit.ly/1hrOlXt
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LifeAire Improves In Vitro Fertilization Success
Clinical pregnancy rates increased an average of 19.7 percent after installation of the LifeAire system, according to data compiled from 14 in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs. Remediating up to 99.999% of biological and chemical contaminants within the air, LifeAire Systems’ patented, multi-stage purification media creates a pristine environment most conducive to optimal embryo development. Read Continue Reading…
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Why is it important to think about the future?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “why it is important to think about the future” below.
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How will our world change as machines communicate?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how our world will change as machines communicate” below.
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Southside Bethlehem KIZ, Business Incubator Give Tech Startups a Boost
Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZs) are designated areas within Pennsylvania that foster entrepreneurial growth in coordination with higher education. One company that has benefitted from the Southside KIZ is BFTP alumnus, Viddler, which provides interactive online video tools for corporate training and learning. The company boasts thousands of customers in 150 countries, and provides services worldwide Continue Reading…
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15 BFTP Clients Named to LV Business’ Top 100 Privately Held Cos
Fifteen clients and alumni of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania were listed among the region’s Top 100 privately held companies by Lehigh Valley Business. Companies voluntarily applied for this honor. Read more: http://bit.ly/1hZqor3 Allen Organ Company B. Braun of America/B. Braun Medical Bally Ribbon Mills Britech C.F. Martin Guitar & Co. Inc. Continue Reading…
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Are we becoming less effective in our ‘always on’ world?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “if we’re becoming less effective in our ‘always on’ world” below.
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How can a leader prepare for the future?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how a leader can prepare for the future” below.
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How will globalization continue to change the U.S?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how globalization will continue to change the U.S.” below.
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Fleet Genius Review: Best Low-Cost GPS Fleet Tracking
Business News Daily recommends BFTP/NEP client Prova Systems’ Fleet Genius as the best low-cost GPS fleet tracking software for small businesses/best GPS fleet tracking software for very small businesses. They chose Fleet Genius from dozens of GPS fleet tracking software options. Read more: http://bit.ly/1NELIOD
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Prova’s Fleet Genius Selected to Automate Ambulance Fleet
MedStar Mobile Healthcare has implemented Prova System’s Fleet Genius fleet management system to provide diagnostic and maintenance meter tracking for its fleet of 75 vehicles. The system will be used to automate the collection and reporting of vehicle usage metrics that drive the ambulance fleet maintenance system. Read more: http://bit.ly/1hODt6A
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Highwood to Expand, Hire More Staff
Highwood USA, Tamaqua, started construction of a 23,000-square-foot addition that will bring the facility to 96,000-square-feet. The Schuylkill County-based manufacturer is seeing strong growth in its furniture business; the expansion will allow Highwood to do more in-house manufacturing. The company plans to hire 15 to 18 people next year. Read more: http://bit.ly/1gXSse8
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Keystone Edge Releases Ben Franklin Special Edition
Learn more about Ben Franklin’s statewide work in generating high paying, sustainable jobs across the Commonwealth; helping early-stage firms attract follow-on funding; investments in companies; and other successful initiatives that build Pennsylvania’s technology economy: http://bit.ly/1T82ncN
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How will globalization continue to change the U.S.?
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmalrN6Wc3M
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Innovative Control Systems to Showcase its Technology at New Car Wash
Sparkle Care Wash in Lower Nazareth will be a self-service, fully automated operation with automatic sensors that wash away dirt and utilize new methods to recycle water. It will showcase Innovative Control Systems’ technology that integrates the control of car wash equipment to important business functions. Read more: http://bit.ly/1SOZ7Z2
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MindBridge Innovations Develops High-Tech Therapy Bikes
“Entrepreneurship is all about redefinition and flexibility,” says Dan Vassilaros of MindBridge Innovations. MindBridge’s OrthoBike™ therapy system is a rehabilitative tool for physical therapists that provides range-of-motion, strength, and gait rehabilitation to patients after total hip and knee replacement and other lower extremity surgeries. Read more: http://bit.ly/1M9rhtT
