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Ben Franklin Technology Partners has earned international acclaim as the gold standard in technology-based economic development. The risks associated with underfunding the centers are clear.

Why Ben Franklin Technology Partners is fighting for more state funding

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 31, 20193 min read

Why Ben Franklin Technology Partners is fighting for more state funding

The early-stage capital provider now receives half the state backing it did a decade ago. That's a problem for the Pennsylvania startups it

Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives Discusses Tech Innovation on Comcast Newsmakers

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 20, 20191 min read

Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives Discusses Tech Innovation on Comcast Newsmakers

Want to know how important adequate state funding in the #PABudget is for sustained growth & #techinnovation?

Business starter Ben Franklin says state funding shortfall puts Pennsylvania growth at risk

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 3, 20197 min read

Business starter Ben Franklin says state funding shortfall puts Pennsylvania growth at risk

Ben Franklin has faced stagnant state funding or funding cuts several times within its 35-yr existence & it’s happening again this budget..

The Daily Item: Without funding innovation, we risk falling behind

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 24, 20192 min read

The Daily Item: Without funding innovation, we risk falling behind

April 18, 2019 By Nicholas Gilson This article was originally posted in The Daily Item. Gilson Snow is a snowboard, ski, and apparel...

Network Magazine: It’s time to restore funding to PA’s tech-based job-creation engine

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 23, 20193 min read

Network Magazine: It’s time to restore funding to PA’s tech-based job-creation engine

Contributed by: Laura S. Eppler April 16, 2019 This article was originally published by Network Magazine. Launched more than 35 years...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Mar 6, 20193 min read

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Testify before Senate Appropriations Committee

The 4 CEOs of BFTP's statewide network testified before the state Senate Appropriations Committee. Full testimony: https://bit.ly/2NO8dWD

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 23, 20192 min read

Technical.ly Philly: The numbers behind Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ statewide impact

Between 2012 and 2016, the state-backed investment firm pumped $82 million into 560 Pennsylvania companies and helped to create 11,407...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 23, 20193 min read

Study: Ben Franklin Grew Pa.’s Economy by $4.1 Billion, Created 11,407 Jobs from 2012 to 2016

This press release was originally posted on BenFranklin.org. With a focus on startups and innovation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 11, 20192 min read

Reading Eagle: Ben Franklin Technology Partners brings small victories

It may not be Amazon, but they add up. Written by Evan Jones, originally published on ReadingEagle.com. These days, good economic news,...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 10, 20193 min read

PBJ: Despite drop in state funding, Ben Franklin Tech Partners boosted GSP by $4.1B since 2006

This article was originally published by the Philadelphia Business Journal. By Michelle Caffrey Funding from the combination economic...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 10, 20191 min read

SSTI: BFTP programs boost PA economy by $4.1 billion over five years

This article was originally published on the State Science and Technology Institute. An independent economic analysis of the Ben Franklin...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 19, 20182 min read

Bloomsburg Press Enterprise: Tech startups require state funding

This letter was originally published on pressenterprise.com. So it’s official: Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Pennsylvania. Don’t let...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 14, 20182 min read

Hazelton Standard-Speaker: Invest in homegrown tech companies

This letter was originally published on standardspeaker.com. It’s official: Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Pennsylvania. Don’t let...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 12, 20183 min read

Utah Policy: National policy makers & experts stress need for technology-based economic development

This article was originally published on utahpolicy.com. Brian Somers, USTAR Managing Director Last week, business leaders, policy makers...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 5, 20181 min read

Reading Eagle: Letter: Economic effort needs more funds

This article was originally published in the Reading Eagle. Development funding crucial for Pennsylvania's prospects. Editor: Amazon HQ2...

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 4, 20181 min read

Lancaster Online: Maintain tech-based economic growth

This article was originally published on LancasterOnline.com. So it’s official: Amazon HQ2 isn’t coming to Pennsylvania. Don’t let...