NEWS: March 2009 Archives - Ben Franklin Technology Partners of PennsylvaniaSubscribe
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Recognized for Technology-Based Economic Development Initiatives
Jon Scott, President of the Berks Economic Partnership, congratulates Terry Singer, BFTP's Director of Statewide Affairs, on the organization's award for technology-based economic development initiatives from the International Economic Develo... Read More
Cohera Medical Solidifies Funding Round, Looks Ahead to New Testing Phase
Patrick Daly, president and CEO of Cohera Medical, has led the company to a major funding round and developed plans for initial human testing on a biodegradable adhesive for plastic surgery procedures. It's been an eventful couple of months for Pa... Read More
NFTE: Partnering to Nourish the Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit
The First Annual NFTE Philadelphia Youth Business Plan Competition, May 29, 2008. Back row (left to right): Lori Perlow, NFTE Philadelphia; Chris Pavlides, Temple University; Tyree Jenkins, first place winner; Peter Boni, president & CEO of Safeg... Read More
Custom Processing Services: Making Things Small Means Big Business
Custom Processing Services founders Gregg Shemanski and Jeff Klinger showcase one of their micronizing mills, which grinds materials into ultrafine particles. Over the past 10 years, Custom Processing Services (CPS) has specialized in making thing... Read More
Applied Computational Technologies Pioneers Dramatic Radiation Therapy Improvements
Applied Computational Technologies is developing a groundbreaking method for refining the speed and accuracy of radiation treatment planning. (L-R) Andy Holland, co‑founder and CTO; Kathy Blum, CEO; Jay McClatchey, co‑founder and vice president; ... Read More
PA Insulating Glass: A Lost Job Leads Entrepreneur into a Successful New Business
PA Insulating Glass provides energy-efficient insulating glass units to window and door OEM manufacturers in central Pennsylvania. When the glass fabrication plant where he worked closed, plant manager Tim Wilkins faced a turning point in his life... Read More
ModCloth: Using Social Networking Technology to Build an Online Retailer
In 2006, Eric Koger and Susan Gregg Koger started ModCloth, a web-based vintage clothing retailer, using leading-edge social-networking techniques to market the company and build a community of dedicated customers. Today, the company employs 30 in th... Read More
Michelman-Cancelliere Iron Works Takes a Hard Look in the Mirror to Build a Stronger Future
The Marine Parkway Bridge spans Jamaica Bay between Brooklyn and Queens. It was constructed in 1937. After nearly 60 years of service without any major changes, the bridge was in dire need of new concrete and steel grid decking. MC Iron Works supplie... Read More
InstaMed: A Thriving Business in Helping Health Care Providers Reduce Billing Costs
InstaMed has been able to grow its business consistently against the prevailing economic pessimism by delivering real value and sticking with a winning formula. Here's something you don't hear much these days: "We're definitely seeing an upturn in... Read More
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ Investments Grew the Pennsylvania Economy by $9.3 Billion from 2002 through 2006
Government investment in early-stage technology companies, coupled with innovation in established manufacturers, injected billions into the Pennsylvania economy from 2002 to 2006, returned $3.50 for each $1 spent and created thousands of new high-wag... Read More
