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Philly Trading Card Startup CollX Raises $10M Series A, Will Focus On Growing Community

February 20, 2025

While the company is largely a marketplace for buying and selling collectibles, it wants to help users connect with one another. Philly-based trading card platform CollX raked in millions more dollars last month, once again receiving support from local investors....

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Driving Impact for Manufacturers: A Must-Attend Conference for Industry Leaders

February 12, 2025

The Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) will host the first annual Driving Impact for Manufacturers (DIFM) Conference, that will be held on March 25, 2025, at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA. This conference will provide companies with the...

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Announcing Our 2024 Annual Report: Driving Innovation & Growth Together

January 24, 2025

Announcing Our 2024 Annual Report: Driving Innovation & Growth Together Learn how Ben Franklin Northeast is creating opportunities and driving economic impact. We’re excited to share our latest Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Annual Report, spotlighting the innovation,...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $1.1 Million in Q2 Investments

January 10, 2025

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces $1.1 Million in Q2 InvestmentsBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has approved $1.1 million in investments from October – December of fiscal year 2024–2025. Twelve companies, spanning startups and established manufacturers,...

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A Vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event

December 17, 2024

State College, PA – On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

December 17, 2024

Central, PA – December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from the region. After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business models...

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Ben Franklin Welcomes New Communications Specialist – Rebecca Farmer Force

December 17, 2024

What does a superhero, a glee club singer, and a New York Times best-selling author have in common? They have all worked with our newest team member Rebecca Farmer Force!  Rebecca has a professional background in film and television spanning...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

December 17, 2024

Central, PA – December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from thae region. After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business...

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A Vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event

December 17, 2024

State College, PA – On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing...

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Experian Accelerates Identity and Activation Capabilities With Acquisition of Audigent

December 4, 2024

December 04 – COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian® — the global data and technology company — announced today it has acquired Audigent, a leading data activation and identity platform in the advertising industry. The acquisition further expands Experian’s deeply integrated marketing data...

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