Lehigh Valley PA
LVEDC: The Lehigh Valley is paving the way for success in life sciences
The next OraSure Technologies, B. Braun Medical, and CryoConcepts are going to be able to write their success stories set in Lehigh Valley.
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Ben Franklin 4 PA
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf: $246 Million Awarded to Support Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
Direct Venture Investment funding has been awarded to Ben Franklin Technology Partners through the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Gov. Wolf Announces New Technology Jobs Coming to LV with Expansion of iDEAL Semiconductor Devices
As part of the expansion, iDEAL Semiconductor plans to increase its footprint at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA by 15,000 sq feet
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Jul 11, 20222 min read
State Budget Includes Investments in Innovation
The line item for BFTDA, which is included within the budget for (DCED), will rise from $14.5 million to $17 million in the 2022-23 budget.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Mar 2, 20222 min read
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania Created/Retained 7,356 Jobs in 2021
In 2021, 7,356 northeastern Pennsylvania jobs were created or retained as a result of the BFTP of NEPA's work.
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.
Lehigh Valley PA
Sep 29, 20213 min read
LVEDC Interviews Angelo Valletta, President & CEO of BFTP/NEP
Angelo Valletta is a multiple award-winning senior business executive with 35 years of comprehensive organizational leadership experience
Lehigh Valley Business
Jun 27, 20213 min read
LVB: LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification
“The number of LifeAire products installed increased 700% from the pre-pandemic time to the current time.”
Angelo J. Valletta
Jun 21, 20215 min read
Northeastern PA is a Leading Innovation Hub Thanks to Talent, Support Network, and Location
Ben Franklin NEP does great work. Now it's time to ensure that Ben Franklin can also have the greatest impact possible.
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...
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
The Reading Eagle
May 11, 20215 min read
Reading Eagle: New Ben Franklin CEO plans to 'hunt' startups for Reading, Berks
A public-private partnership, BFTP/NEP creates and retains jobs in the state by linking early-stage tech firms and established manufacturers
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