Op-Ed

News

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.

Omar Mencin

Aug 10, 20222 min read

‘Is it the right time to do this?’

Omar Mencin, Ben Franklin/SEP managing director of tech, has some suggestions on whether now is the best moment to build a company

Pennsylvania & the Importance of Government-Funded Venture Capital

Angelo J. Valletta

Nov 29, 20213 min read

Pennsylvania & the Importance of Government-Funded Venture Capital

Nearly 40 years since its inception, BFTP has proven a resounding success, having earned bipartisan support over multiple administrations.

Morning Call LTE: Pa. must invest in innovation

Angelo J. Valletta

Jun 6, 20211 min read

Morning Call LTE: Pa. must invest in innovation

Published in the MORNING CALL on June 4, 2021 From early in the pandemic, Ben Franklin Technology Partners' clients have been working to...

Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation

Stephen Brawley

May 20, 20211 min read

Centre Daily Times: Pennsylvania Must Continue to Invest in Innovation

The Governor’s $14.5 million proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year would keep Ben Franklin’s base appropriation level.

Reading Eagle: State Needs to Continue Investing in Innovation

Angelo J. Valletta

May 19, 20211 min read

Reading Eagle: State Needs to Continue Investing in Innovation

Pennsylvania must continue to invest in innovation, to fully restart and grow our economy, to help us remain competitive

Pa.’s investments in innovation paying off in fight against COVID-19 | Opinion

Ben Franklin 4 PA

May 21, 20203 min read

Pa.’s investments in innovation paying off in fight against COVID-19 | Opinion

Innovation has proven to be key in our response to this pandemic and it will remain central to our recovery.

Budget investments in innovation | PennLive letters

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Feb 23, 20201 min read

Budget investments in innovation | PennLive letters

According to independent analyses, every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90 in additional state taxes.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners are economic heroes, one job at a time [Column]

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 30, 20202 min read

Ben Franklin Technology Partners are economic heroes, one job at a time [Column]

According to an in-depth analysis, every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90 in additional state taxes.

Pennsylvania leaders need to figure out how to jumpstart innovation economy | Editorial

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Aug 20, 20192 min read

Pennsylvania leaders need to figure out how to jumpstart innovation economy | Editorial

The Brookings Institution documented how Pennsylvania is falling short in encouraging innovation...