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	<title>Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Pennsylvania</title>
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		<title>Ben Franklin 2011 Performance Profile</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA’s 2011 Performance Profile.
Click here to download the profile (PDF)

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		<link>http://www.sep.benfranklin.org/news-announcements/ben-franklin-2011-performance-profile/</link>
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		<title>BFTP/NEP Releases 2011 Annual Report for Download</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“If PASSION Drives You, Let REASON Hold The Reins.”  Ben Franklin’s quote very aptly describes this year at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Passion is what makes our work happen. We seek passion in the management teams of prospective clients. We exhibited passion in responding to pressing regional economic development needs by finding a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/bftp-news/bftpnep-releases-2011-annual-report-for-download-2</link>
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		<title>K. C. Larson Industries, Inc.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Conduct translational research to determine the feasibility of manufacturing and marketing a new hybrid solar energy system that combines a solar photovoltaic panel and solar thermal heat transfer to generate both electricity and hot water. The company&#8217;s product provides retrofit capability, cost advantages, and energy efficiencies in generating both electricity and hot water. The system [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/clients/k-c-larson-industries-inc</link>
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		<title>Harvel Plastics, Inc.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complete a sustainability anaysis at Harvel with the goal of reducing energy consumption by at least 15%. Harvel is an international leader in the field of thermoplastic extrusions, primarily manufacturing PVC and CPVC piping. Energy costs are one of the top drivers of manufacturing expenses in extruded plastic production. A cost savings in this area is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/clients/harvel-plastics-inc</link>
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		<title>C. F. Martin &amp; Company, Inc.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complete development of computer models to predict the sound quality of prospective top plates on new guitar models for this producer of acoustic stringed instruments. The new products will provide the optimum sound radiation and tone that is sought by...]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/clients/c-f-martin-company-inc</link>
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		<title>A Sound Strategy, Inc.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Design a national product expansion plan and assist the company in developing a more comprehensive business strategy that will help raise additional capital. A Sound Strategy, Inc. is a software development company that provides solutions that manage business processes more efficiently. The company&#8217;s flagship product, siteMaster, helps clients utilize web-based platforms to increase customers&#8217; bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/clients/a-sound-strategy-inc</link>
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		<title>Appalachian Apps, LLC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Complete a financial model and develop investor documentation, including a revised busienss plan and investor presentaton materials. Appalachian Apps seeks to become the industry leade in AppertainmentTM. Appertainment is smart phone applications for t...]]></description>
		<link>http://nep.benfranklin.org/clients/appalachian-apps-llc</link>
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		<title>Electrikus wins Ben Franklin Venture Idol</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bethlehem-based consumer product manufacturer Electrikus Incorporated won Ben Franklin&#8217;s Venture Idol contest, held in November at the Innovation Institute in the newly expanded Ben Franklin TechVentures. Electrikus COO Bill Crompton walked away with a $5,000 cash investment in his company. The &#8220;American Idol&#8221;-style competition started with an afternoon &#8220;speed dating&#8221; session, in which 14 companies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://benfranklin.org/news/nep/electrikus-wins-ben-franklin-venture-idol-2</link>
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		<title>Ben Franklin invests more than $1.5M in regional economic development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the last six months, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $1,575,789 in support of regional economic development. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania into a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for a competitive advantage. Since [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://benfranklin.org/news/nep/ben-franklin-invests-more-than-1-5m-in-regional-economic-development</link>
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		<title>Expanded Ben Franklin TechVentures helps Pennsylvania start-ups create jobs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ben Franklin TechVentures2®, the recently completed expansion of the Ben Franklin TechVentures incubator/post-incubator on the campus of Lehigh University, has been lauded by economic development and environmental organizations alike. The 47,000 square foot addition, owned and managed by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP), which includes wet labs, office/meeting space and a parking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://benfranklin.org/news/nep/expanded-ben-franklin-techventures-helps-pennsylvania-start-ups-create-jobs</link>
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