Omar Mencin
‘Is it the right time to do this?’
Omar Mencin, Ben Franklin/SEP managing director of tech, has some suggestions on whether now is the best moment to build a company
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners has earned international acclaim as the gold standard in technology-based economic development. The risks associated with underfunding the centers are clear.
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Angelo J. Valletta
Nov 29, 20213 min read
Pennsylvania & the Importance of Government-Funded Venture Capital
Nearly 40 years since its inception, BFTP has proven a resounding success, having earned bipartisan support over multiple administrations.
Angelo J. Valletta
Jun 6, 20211 min read
Morning Call LTE: Pa. must invest in innovation
Published in the MORNING CALL on June 4, 2021 From early in the pandemic, Ben Franklin Technology Partners' clients have been working to...
Stephen Brawley
May 20, 20211 min read
Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation
The Governor’s $14.5 million proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year would keep Ben Franklin’s base appropriation level.
Angelo J. Valletta
May 19, 20211 min read
Reading Eagle: State Needs to Continue Investing in Innovation
Pennsylvania must continue to invest in innovation, to fully restart and grow our economy, to help us remain competitive
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 21, 20203 min read
Pa.’s investments in innovation paying off in fight against COVID-19 | Opinion
Innovation has proven to be key in our response to this pandemic and it will remain central to our recovery.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Feb 23, 20201 min read
Budget investments in innovation | PennLive letters
According to independent analyses, every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90 in additional state taxes.
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Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 30, 20202 min read
Ben Franklin Technology Partners are economic heroes, one job at a time [Column]
According to an in-depth analysis, every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90 in additional state taxes.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Pennsylvania leaders need to figure out how to jumpstart innovation economy | Editorial
The Brookings Institution documented how Pennsylvania is falling short in encouraging innovation...
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