Ryan E. Glenn
Ben Franklin Commends Governor’s Economic Development Focus on Innovation, Technology
Forty years of investments in Ben Franklin Technology Partners have paid huge dividends for our commonwealth. Let's write the next chapter.
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Ben Franklin 4 PA
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Pa. Launches the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
The Shapiro Administration will hold listening sessions with business and economic development leaders across Pennsylvania.
Ben Franklin 4 PA
May 31, 20232 min read
Ben Franklin Clients Generated $2.4 Billion in Revenue in 2022
In 2022, BFTP clients secured $1.4 billion in post-Ben Franklin financing, created 1,508 jobs, helped to retain 10,145 positions
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 18, 20231 min read
The White House calls Pittsburgh 'a hub for innovation' as it moves to boost investment
The city was singled out for its emerging robotics, biomanufacturing and clean energy industries
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Policy Agenda Roadmap Challenges Pa. to Fully Commit to Innovation
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a national leader in technology-based economic development. Top talent already exists right here in our
BROOKINGS
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Commonwealth of innovation: A policy agenda for revitalizing Pennsylvania’s economic dynamism
“Few states possess as many of the assets needed for innovation-driven growth as Pennsylvania,” Brookings’ researchers wrote in the study.
Ryan E. Glenn
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy Driving Growth
Pennsylvania jumped 6 spots from #23 to #17 in CNBC’s annual rankings for America’s Top States for Business in 2022, now in its 15th year.
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
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Ben Franklin Investments Pay Huge Dividends for Pa.
Statewide initiative helped clients create 2,438 jobs, retain 12,923 more, & generate $2 billion in revenue, according to 2021 Impact Report
Ben Franklin 4 PA
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Investments in Innovation Keep Pa.’s Economy Growing
Under the governor’s proposed budget, each Ben Franklin would receive $5.5 million, totaling $22 million for the statewide initiative.
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