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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.
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Happy Valley Industry
Jan 10, 20232 min read
“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.
Philadelphia Business Journal
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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.
Ryan E. Glenn
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Oct 24, 20221 min read
BenFranklin.org Launches Redesigned Website
Thanks to Digital Ink, our statewide umbrella website recently received a makeover. Visit BenFranklin.org!
BROOKINGS
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Commonwealth of innovation: A policy agenda for revitalizing Pennsylvania’s economic dynamism
“Few states possess as many of the assets needed for innovation-driven growth as Pennsylvania,” Brookings’ researchers wrote in the study.
Ryan E. Glenn
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy Driving Growth
Pennsylvania jumped 6 spots from #23 to #17 in CNBC’s annual rankings for America’s Top States for Business in 2022, now in its 15th year.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf: $246 Million Awarded to Support Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
Direct Venture Investment funding has been awarded to Ben Franklin Technology Partners through the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Innovation Works
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Pittsburgh's Innovation Works: Facts You Need to Know about Build Back Better
The White House announced the Pittsburgh region has been awarded $62.7 million in BBB funding to help support innovation and economic growth
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf Announces New Technology Jobs Coming to LV with Expansion of iDEAL Semiconductor Devices
As part of the expansion, iDEAL Semiconductor plans to increase its footprint at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA by 15,000 sq feet
Omar Mencin
Aug 10, 20222 min read
‘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
Lehigh Valley Business
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Allentown pharma firm hopes to soon have oral vaccine to market
One of the biggest benefits, Flanigan said, is that the oral vaccine is proving to be extremely shelf stable and can tolerate high heat.
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