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Vittoria Biotherapeutics Completes $25 Million In Private Financing To Propel Groundbreaking Cell Therapy Candidates

November 12, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development of innovative cell therapies for hard-to-treat diseases, today announced the successful completion of a $25 million private financing round. This funding is a...

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Zenapse Launches AI-Powered Marketing Experience Platform On Google Cloud Marketplace

November 7, 2024

WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zenapse, an AI-powered marketing platform utilizing emotional intelligence, today announced the availability of its ZenImpact Optimization Studio on Google Cloud Marketplace. This launch provides marketers with a powerful tool to enhance business outcomes and gain...

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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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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...

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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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