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LVB: LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification

Lehigh Valley Business

Jun 28, 2021
3 min

LVB: LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification

“The number of LifeAire products installed increased 700% from the pre-pandemic time to the current time.”

Cagent Vascular receives $9M investment to accelerate marketing of its lead product

Philadelphia Business Journal

Jun 24, 2021
2 min

Cagent Vascular receives $9M investment to accelerate marketing of its lead product

Cagent's early backers include Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Northeastern PA is a Leading Innovation Hub Thanks to Talent, Support Network, and Location

Angelo J. Valletta

Jun 21, 2021
5 min

Northeastern PA is a Leading Innovation Hub Thanks to Talent, Support Network, and Location

Ben Franklin NEP does great work. Now it's time to ensure that Ben Franklin can also have the greatest impact possible.

Morning Call LTE: Pa. must invest in innovation

Angelo J. Valletta

Jun 7, 2021
1 min

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...

Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation

Stephen Brawley

May 21, 2021
1 min

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.

Reading Eagle: State Needs to Continue Investing in Innovation

Angelo J. Valletta

May 19, 2021
1 min

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

Reading Eagle: New Ben Franklin CEO plans to 'hunt' startups for Reading, Berks

The Reading Eagle

May 11, 2021
5 min

Reading Eagle: New Ben Franklin CEO plans to 'hunt' startups for Reading, Berks

A public-private partnership, BFTP/NEP creates and retains jobs in the state by linking early-stage tech firms and established manufacturers

A Future-Proof Economy: How Investing in Innovation Can Ensure Pa. is Prepared for Future Challenges

Ryan E. Glenn

May 10, 2021
3 min

A Future-Proof Economy: How Investing in Innovation Can Ensure Pa. is Prepared for Future Challenges

A race between states to grow their respective economies is already taking shape across the country.

Proposed General Fund Budget has Ben Franklin Poised to Foster Economic Recovery and Growth in Pa.

Ryan E. Glenn

May 3, 2021
3 min

Proposed General Fund Budget has Ben Franklin Poised to Foster Economic Recovery and Growth in Pa.

In April we proudly released our 2020 Statewide Impact Report, reflecting the value that Ben Franklin’s clients provide to the commonwealth

CPBJ: Wolf administration approves $5 million for Pa. startups

Central Penn Business Journal

Apr 23, 2021
2 min

CPBJ: Wolf administration approves $5 million for Pa. startups

SeventySix Capital Fund II LP, 412 Venture Fund LP, and SoundBoard Venture Fund LP

REPORT: Ben Franklin & Clients Lifted Pa. Economy During Pandemic

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 20, 2021
3 min

REPORT: Ben Franklin & Clients Lifted Pa. Economy During Pandemic

Statewide initiative helped clients create 1,309 jobs, retain 12,446 more, and generate $1.8 billion in revenue to aid recovery efforts

NextPittsburgh: Innovation Works reports $372 million invested in Pittsburgh tech startups this year

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Mar 25, 2021
3 min

NextPittsburgh: Innovation Works reports $372 million invested in Pittsburgh tech startups this year

When the pandemic first shut down much of the country, Innovation Works launched a Covid Resiliency Fund to help vulnerable early-stage tech

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