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Where does Pa. rank for tech-based investments?
Pennsylvania must invest appropriately in innovation not only to keep up with other states around us but also to excel and grow.
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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
Feb 25, 20197 min
The Philadelphia Citizen: The War on Growth
The city is banning cashless stores while the state cuts investment in tech startups. Remember when progressives used to believe in...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Feb 8, 20192 min
Lehigh Valley Business: Ben Franklin Tech Partners asks for more state funding
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to restore the Ben Franklin network’s funding...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Feb 5, 20193 min
Proposed Budget Perpetuates Reduced Funding Levels for Ben Franklin
The reduced levels have put Pa. at a competitive disadvantage with other states that are investing heavily in innovation, high-tech econ dev
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 29, 20191 min
Glenn Discusses Statewide BFTP on Harrisburg Program
BFTP Director of Statewide Initiatives Ryan Glenn was interviewed on January 24 on Smart Talk
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 23, 20192 min
Technical.ly Philly: The numbers behind Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ statewide impact
Between 2012 and 2016, the state-backed investment firm pumped $82 million into 560 Pennsylvania companies and helped to create 11,407...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 23, 20193 min
Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.’s Economy by $4.1 Billion, Created 11,407 Jobs from 2012 to 2016
This press release was originally posted on BenFranklin.org. With a focus on startups and innovation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 11, 20192 min
Reading Eagle: Ben Franklin Technology Partners brings small victories
It may not be Amazon, but they add up. Written by Evan Jones, originally published on ReadingEagle.com. These days, good economic news,...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 10, 20193 min
PBJ: Despite drop in state funding, Ben Franklin Tech Partners boosted GSP by $4.1B since 2006
This article was originally published by the Philadelphia Business Journal. By Michelle Caffrey Funding from the combination economic...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 10, 20191 min
SSTI: BFTP programs boost PA economy by $4.1 billion over five years
This article was originally published on the State Science and Technology Institute. An independent economic analysis of the Ben Franklin...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Dec 19, 20182 min
Bloomsburg Press Enterprise: Tech startups require state funding
This letter was originally published on pressenterprise.com. So it’s official: Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Pennsylvania. Don’t let...
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Dec 14, 20182 min
Hazelton Standard-Speaker: Invest in homegrown tech companies
This letter was originally published on standardspeaker.com. It’s official: Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Pennsylvania. Don’t let...
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