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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Approves $1.9 Million to Support 11 Regional Companies
March 24, 2026
Bethlehem, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approved $1,919,725 in investments during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. These investments will support 11 companies—seven early-stage companies and four established manufacturers—fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion, and...
Game Face Grooming Reflects on Year of Growth Through 76ers Enrich Program
March 11, 2026
A year after being named the 2025 winner of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Enrich Program, Game Face Grooming is looking back on a partnership that helped expand the company’s visibility, strengthen new relationships, and support continued business growth. The East Stroudsburg-based...
Ben Franklin Northeast Celebrates Melanie Kohler’s Women of Influence Recognition and Community Leadership
March 10, 2026
We are proud to celebrate Melanie Kohler, Chief Transformation Officer at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, for a remarkable season of professional recognition and community leadership. Kohler has been named a 2026 Women of Influence honoree by Lehigh...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Moves Headquarters to Center City
February 26, 2026
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) announced today it has relocated from Building 100 at South Philadelphia’s Navy Yard to new offices at 1600 Market Street in Center City. The move, completed Feb. 18, 2026, advances the...
Ben Franklin Northeast Secures $4.8M Federal Investment to Expand TechVentures® Lab Capacity
February 10, 2026
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced today that $4.8 million in federal funding has been approved to support the TechVentures® Lab Initiative, an investment that will expand laboratory capacity for early-stage companies in life sciences, microelectronics, and related...
Ben Franklin Welcomes New Team Members
January 13, 2026
Ben Franklin Northeast is pleased to announce two additions to its team: Ayesha Haider, Portfolio Manager, and Lorraine Santoro, Office Support Coordinator. Ayesha Haider joins as Portfolio Manager for the Greater Lehigh Valley, focusing on fostering innovation and economic growth...
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Announces Q2 Investments Over 2 Million
January 8, 2026
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approved $2,121,250.00 in investments from October to December of fiscal year 2026. These investments will support 14 companies—11 early-stage companies and 3 established manufacturers—fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion, and operational growth across...