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Ben Franklin Commends Governor’s Economic Development Focus on Innovation, Technology

Ryan E. Glenn

Jan 302 min read

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.

Shapiro Administration investing in tech companies to spur Pa. economy, workforce

Central Penn Business Journal

Jan 291 min read

Shapiro Administration investing in tech companies to spur Pa. economy, workforce

$3 million was awarded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) & is aimed at advancing the competitiveness of Pa.

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 12, 20232 min read

Ben Franklin Welcomes Shapiro’s DCED Nominee Siger

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro appointed Rick Siger to be secretary of PA DCED and the administration is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 17.

$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jul 29, 20223 min read

$16.4 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects

DCED & the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) announced $16.4M in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin

An In-Depth Look at Pa.’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Highlights the Strength and Importance of BFTP

Ryan E. Glenn

Aug 23, 20213 min read

An In-Depth Look at Pa.’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Highlights the Strength and Importance of BFTP

Partnerships like the one between DCED and Carnegie Mellon, as well as investments like the $14.5 million we saw in the 2021-22 General Fund

Wolf Administration and CMU Present Findings of Report on Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Aug 12, 20212 min read

Wolf Administration and CMU Present Findings of Report on Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy

August 11, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Carnegie Mellon...

Vital Lessons from 2020 Provide a Blueprint for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future

Scott Nissenbaum

Jul 26, 20214 min read

Vital Lessons from 2020 Provide a Blueprint for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future

BFTP/SEP's grant & partnership with Philly startup leaders was a response to a community call to action to support underrepresented founders

DCED: $14 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jul 26, 20212 min read

DCED: $14 Million in Challenge Grant Funding Approved for Ben Franklin Technology Partner Projects

Each of the four Ben Franklin partners will receive $3.5 million in funding.

A Future-Proof Economy: How Investing in Innovation Can Ensure Pa. is Prepared for Future Challenges

Ryan E. Glenn

May 10, 20213 min read

A Future-Proof Economy: How Investing in Innovation Can Ensure Pa. is Prepared for Future Challenges

A race between states to grow their respective economies is already taking shape across the country.

Keeping Up with the Joneses: Pa. Must Prioritize Innovation to Compete with Neighboring States

Ryan E. Glenn

Mar 1, 20214 min read

Keeping Up with the Joneses: Pa. Must Prioritize Innovation to Compete with Neighboring States

Now more than ever that investments in innovation are critical to fuel the recovery that will help to get our economy back on track.

Here's what the proposed state budget could mean for Innovation Work's funding

Pittsburgh Business Times

Feb 8, 20212 min read

Here's what the proposed state budget could mean for Innovation Work's funding

Rich Lunak, president and CEO of Innovation Works, anticipates IW will receive about $3.5 million of the funding.

BFTP Remembers and Thanks Gov. Dick Thornburgh

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 7, 20212 min read

BFTP Remembers and Thanks Gov. Dick Thornburgh

Fortunately, Gov. Thornburgh understood emerging economic trends and had a vision for Pennsylvania.

Ben Franklin Client LifeAire Systems Presents in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 5, 20213 min read

Ben Franklin Client LifeAire Systems Presents in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series

“LifeAire’s ability to pivot quickly in applying its technology to address the pandemic is emblematic of early-stage technology firms".

A COVID-19 vaccine that you drink? That’s what a company in Allentown is working on

The Morning Call

Dec 4, 20204 min read

A COVID-19 vaccine that you drink? That’s what a company in Allentown is working on

USSF and VaxForm are clients of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Both companies got started at Ben Franklin.

Ben Franklin Client USSF First in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Dec 3, 20204 min read

Ben Franklin Client USSF First in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series

USSF will expand its 41,000 sq-ft facility in Allentown and will request an FDA EUA approval to release COVID-19 oral and injectable vaccine

Wolf Administration: OraSure Expansion to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capabilities, Bring New Jobs

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Aug 11, 20202 min read

Wolf Administration: OraSure Expansion to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capabilities, Bring New Jobs

OraSure received a funding proposal from DCED for Pennsylvania First Grant & Job Creation Tax Credits

Ben Franklin Awarded $4 Million to Aid Struggling Startups, Foster Innovation in Response to COVID19

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Ben Franklin Awarded $4 Million to Aid Struggling Startups, Foster Innovation in Response to COVID19

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a 2020-21 General Fund budget that included a $5 million increase for BFTDA.

Ben Franklin Clients Answer Call to Combat COVID-19

Ryan E. Glenn

Apr 16, 20204 min read

Ben Franklin Clients Answer Call to Combat COVID-19

At Ben Franklin, everything we are doing right now, in conjunction with our clients, is about innovating against COVID-19.

Ben Franklin 4 PA

Jan 29, 20191 min read

Glenn Discusses Statewide BFTP on Harrisburg Program

BFTP Director of Statewide Initiatives Ryan Glenn was interviewed on January 24 on Smart Talk