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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...
“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...
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...
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...
The Chamber Of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia Announces New Board Of Directors And Executive Committee Members
October 16, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 16– The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) is pleased to announce its new 2023-24 Board of Directors and Executive Committee members. “I’m pleased to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors and...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
AmorSui Announces $3.5M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Sustainable Medical Supplies
September 17, 2024
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AmorSui, a modern personal protective equipment (PPE) brand dedicated to protecting people and the planet, announced today that it has raised $3.5 million in seed funding. AmorSui’s mission is to make PPE more sustainable, inclusive, and affordable over...