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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Has Closed On $28M As Part Of Largest-Ever Fund

Philadelphia Business Journal

Nov 10
2 min

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Has Closed On $28M As Part Of Largest-Ever Fund

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has raised its largest ever amount of capital, securing $28 million towards its $100 million statewide fund

Pa. Launches the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Sep 27
3 min

Pa. Launches the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)

The Shapiro Administration will hold listening sessions with business and economic development leaders across Pennsylvania.

LVEDC: The Lehigh Valley is paving the way for success in life sciences

Lehigh Valley PA

Aug 2
4 min

LVEDC: The Lehigh Valley is paving the way for success in life sciences

The next OraSure Technologies, B. Braun Medical, and CryoConcepts are going to be able to write their success stories set in Lehigh Valley.

Robotics Factory to Fuel Robotics Startups & Catalyze Regional Economic Growth

Innovation Works

Jul 17
5 min

Robotics Factory to Fuel Robotics Startups & Catalyze Regional Economic Growth

The dedicated home for the Robotics Factory fortifies the region’s robotics cluster & reinforces Pittsburgh’s position as a global leader.

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.4 Billion in Revenue in 2022

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 31
2 min

Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.4 Billion in Revenue in 2022

In 2022, BFTP clients secured $1.4 billion in post-Ben Franklin financing, created 1,508 jobs, helped to retain 10,145 positions

The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May 18
1 min

The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment

The city was singled out for its emerging robotics, biomanufacturing and clean energy industries

Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.'s Economy by $6.1 Billion, Created 16,006 Jobs from 2017 to 2021

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 26
2 min

Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.'s Economy by $6.1 Billion, Created 16,006 Jobs from 2017 to 2021

Since its inception, Ben Franklin has boosted Pa.’s economy by $30 billion

Policy Agenda Roadmap Challenges Pa. to Fully Commit to Innovation

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Mar 16
2 min

Policy Agenda Roadmap Challenges Pa. to Fully Commit to Innovation

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a national leader in technology-based economic development. Top talent already exists right here in our

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 12
2 min

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro appointed Rick Siger to be secretary of PA DCED and the administration is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 17.

“The need for innovation has never been more important”: A look at Ben Franklin’s post-COVID impact

Happy Valley Industry

Jan 10
2 min

“The need for innovation has never been more important”: A look at Ben Franklin’s post-COVID impact

“The need for innovation in Pennsylvania has never been more important than the last two years,” President and CEO Steve Brawley said.

Pennsylvania's innovation economy suffers from 'lack of a drumbeat,' policy experts say

Philadelphia Business Journal

Dec 8, 2022
2 min

Pennsylvania's innovation economy suffers from 'lack of a drumbeat,' policy experts say

The factors and effects of Pennsylvania's lagging innovation economy are wide-ranging and diverse.

Pa. Ranks No. 4 on Forbes List of States to Start a Business

Ryan E. Glenn

Dec 5, 2022
2 min

Pa. Ranks No. 4 on Forbes List of States to Start a Business

Ben Franklin’s investment in clients has long driven Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts

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