Ryan E. Glenn
Ben Franklin Commends Governor’s Economic Development Focus on Innovation, Technology
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Central Penn Business Journal
Jan 291 min read
Shapiro Administration investing in tech companies to spur Pa. economy, workforce
$3 million was awarded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) & is aimed at advancing the competitiveness of Pa.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jul 29, 20223 min read
$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects
DCED & the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) announced $16.4M in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin
Ryan E. Glenn
Aug 23, 20213 min read
An In-Depth Look at Pa.’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Highlights the Strength and Importance of BFTP
Partnerships like the one between DCED and Carnegie Mellon, as well as investments like the $14.5 million we saw in the 2021-22 General Fund
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Wolf Administration and CMU Present Findings of Report on Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy
August 11, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Carnegie Mellon...
Scott Nissenbaum
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Vital Lessons from 2020 Provide a Blueprint for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future
BFTP/SEP's grant & partnership with Philly startup leaders was a response to a community call to action to support underrepresented founders
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jul 26, 20212 min read
DCED: $14 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects
Each of the four Ben Franklin partners will receive $3.5 million in funding.
Ryan E. Glenn
May 10, 20213 min read
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
Mar 1, 20214 min read
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, 20212 min read
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.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 7, 20212 min read
BFTP Remembers and Thanks Gov. Dick Thornburgh
Fortunately, Gov. Thornburgh understood emerging economic trends and had a vision for Pennsylvania.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 5, 20213 min read
Ben Franklin Client LifeAire Systems Presents in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series
“LifeAire’s ability to pivot quickly in applying its technology to address the pandemic is emblematic of early-stage technology firms".
The Morning Call
Dec 4, 20204 min read
A COVID-19 vaccine that you drink? That’s what a company in Allentown is working on
USSF and VaxForm are clients of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Both companies got started at Ben Franklin.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Ben Franklin Client USSF First in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series
USSF will expand its 41,000 sq-ft facility in Allentown and will request an FDA EUA approval to release COVID-19 oral and injectable vaccine
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Wolf Administration: OraSure Expansion to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capabilities, Bring New Jobs
OraSure received a funding proposal from DCED for Pennsylvania First Grant & Job Creation Tax Credits
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Ben Franklin Awarded $4 Million to Aid Struggling Startups, Foster Innovation in Response to COVID19
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a 2020-21 General Fund budget that included a $5 million increase for BFTDA.
Ryan E. Glenn
Apr 16, 20204 min read
Ben Franklin Clients Answer Call to Combat COVID-19
At Ben Franklin, everything we are doing right now, in conjunction with our clients, is about innovating against COVID-19.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jan 29, 20191 min read
Glenn Discusses Statewide BFTP on Harrisburg Program
BFTP Director of Statewide Initiatives Ryan Glenn was interviewed on January 24 on Smart Talk
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