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Driving Growth Through Innovation

November 4, 2024

The Penn State Behrend Center for Family Business recently showcased four Ben Franklin portfolio companies to 25 senior family business leaders at the “Driving Growth Through Innovation” Conference, organized by Jacob Jones. During a panel discussion, Aaron Lewis, founder of...

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“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”

October 30, 2024

By Cara Aungst and originally published at HappyValley Industry In 2003, DiamondBack Covers was born out of an assignment in an Engineering Entrepreneurship class at Penn State. Matt Chverchko had some equipment stolen from the back of his truck, and he decided...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Is the Best Friend You’ll Find

October 23, 2024

Written by HappyValley Industry and Featured in their October 2024 CATALYST When meeting other area entrepreneurs and startup founders, Juan Mario Gomez, CEO of Xact Metal, says one of the first things he asks them is, “Have you talked to...

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Ben Franklin Northeast Announces Promotions and New Hire

October 22, 2024

Ben Franklin Northeast Announces Promotions and New Hire NEWS RELEASETuesday, October 22, 2024Dannah Hartman, Chief Marketing Officer484.747.3813 | dhartman@nep.benfranklin.orgBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin Northeast) has announced three staffing updates. Sara Breisch has been promoted from Program...

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Advanced Power & Energy Partners with Power Innovations International to Launch Innovative Mobile EV Charging Technology

October 4, 2024

Advanced Power & Energy Partners with Power Innovations International to Launch Innovative Mobile EV Charging Technology at Greater Erie Auto Auction in Erie, PA, on October 8, with Support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners Erie, PA – Advanced Power &...

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29 Applications Lead to 8 Finalists for Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

October 1, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is excited to announce the selection of eight finalists from 29 applicants across the 32 counties we serve. These innovative entrepreneurs have been chosen to participate in our renowned TechCelerator Business Bootcamp, a 10-week program that...

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29 Applications Lead to 8 Finalists for Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

September 25, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is excited to announce the selection of eight finalists from 29 applicants across the 32 counties we serve. These innovative entrepreneurs have been chosen to participate in our renowned TechCelerator Business Bootcamp, a 10-week program that...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Five Promising Startups

September 23, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in five dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling $485,000 are poised...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Puts Longtime Navy Yard Building Up For Sale, Eyes Move

September 4, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has put its longtime home in the Philadelphia Navy Yard up for sale and plans to move to a new space. The organization occupies about 12,000 square feet of the 30,000-square-foot building at...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Puts Longtime Navy Yard Building Up For Sale, Eyes Move

September 4, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has put its longtime home in the Philadelphia Navy Yard up for sale and plans to move to a new space. The organization occupies about 12,000 square feet of the 30,000-square-foot building at...

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