Stephen Brawley
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.
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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
- 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Ryan E. Glenn
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
Keeping Up with the Joneses: Pa. Must Prioritize Innovation to Compete with Neighboring States
Now more than ever that investments in innovation are critical to fuel the recovery that will help to get our economy back on track.
Pittsburgh Business Times
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Here's what the proposed state budget could mean for Innovation Work's funding
Rich Lunak, president and CEO of Innovation Works, anticipates IW will receive about $3.5 million of the funding.
Reed McManigle
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Ben Franklin’s Storied History Holds the Promise of a Bright Future for Pennsylvania (Pt. 2 of 2)
Pennsylvania was the first state to strategically adopt an economic development policy based on technology and entrepreneurship.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Responds to FY 2021-22 Budget
Gov. Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 General Fund budget would provide continued investments in innovation through $14.5 million in funding to BFTP.
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