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Why Ben Franklin Technology Partners is fighting for more state funding
The early-stage capital provider now receives half the state backing it did a decade ago. That's a problem for the Pennsylvania startups it
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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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Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 30, 20194 min read
Four Reasons Why: Pennsylvania Cannot Afford to Have Its Tech-Based Economic Development Fall Behind
Pennsylvania now faces more competition than ever. Other states continue to invest more in this arena in an effort to grow their economies
Innovation Works
May 24, 20193 min read
Four Reasons Why: Inclusion is an Organizational Priority for Innovation Works
By The Innovation Works Team Innovation Works Innovation Works’ commitment to inclusive practices and policies is steeped in all we do...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 20, 20191 min read
Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives Discusses Tech Innovation on Comcast Newsmakers
Want to know how important adequate state funding in the #PABudget is for sustained growth & #techinnovation?
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 17, 20193 min read
Four Reasons Why: Pennsylvania is a Great Place to Start and Grow a Tech Company
Pa. is a great place to start & grow a tech company, scale a manufacturing operation, or create solutions that improve the human condition.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 10, 20193 min read
Four Reasons Why: Pennsylvania Should Invest in Tech Innovation
For more than 35 years, Ben Franklin Technology Partners has served as the gold standard of tech-based economic development.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 3, 20197 min read
Business starter Ben Franklin says state funding shortfall puts Pennsylvania growth at risk
Ben Franklin has faced stagnant state funding or funding cuts several times within its 35-yr existence & it’s happening again this budget..
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 26, 20193 min read
Four Reasons Why: Ben Franklin’s Investment in Entrepreneurs is Unique
Ben Franklin has helped launch or support more than 4,500 technology-based companies in the communities we serve
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 24, 20192 min read
The Daily Item: Without funding innovation, we risk falling behind
April 18, 2019 By Nicholas Gilson This article was originally posted in The Daily Item. Gilson Snow is a snowboard, ski, and apparel...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 23, 20193 min read
Network Magazine: It’s time to restore funding to PA’s tech-based job-creation engine
Contributed by: Laura S. Eppler April 16, 2019 This article was originally published by Network Magazine. Launched more than 35 years...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 12, 20193 min read
Four Reasons Why: Business Incubation is Vital to Early-Stage Technology Firms.
By R. Chadwick Paul, Jr., President and CEO Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Business incubators provide...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Mar 6, 20193 min read
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Testify before Senate Appropriations Committee
The 4 CEOs of BFTP's statewide network testified before the state Senate Appropriations Committee. Full testimony: https://bit.ly/2NO8dWD
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