Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

PlayPrint , founded by Kevin Zhang and Syed Bokhari (Centre County): Offering innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to children’s toys, PlayPrint focuses on creativity, educational value, and sustainability.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

His 40 years of economic development experience included tenures at the Michigan Department of Commerce; Secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce where he created the nationally recognized Quality Jobs Program; and Partner in both Intersouth Partners and Chisholm Private Capital Partners of Oklahoma City. Gregory’s University.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

DPP, a nonprofit public/private organization, leads Delaware’s efforts to attract, grow and retain businesses; build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and support employers in place-marketing Delaware to potential employees. DPP and its partners support and advance the missions of companies of all sizes and sectors.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They amplify the work of local makers, doers and innovators by championing their efforts and rallying support around them. Her ecosystem building guests share how they support change makers in their community by using a systems approach. Episode 2: Creativity, Reputation and Boundaries in the Social Impact Space with Isaac Jeffries.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Funding will go towards purchasing supplies and materials to complete the restoration and support artist stipends.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

The traditional economic development approach uses static and reactive metrics – the number of jobs created, capital investment dollars, and companies recruited – on an annual basis. This was a focused effort to support our mayor’s goal of investing in women-and-minority-owned small businesses. Metrics do that.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Tens of thousands of activities take place and highlight ways ecosystems are supporting entrepreneurship, but also exposes individuals to the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing the collaborations and creative activities they will come up with to support entrepreneurship. How can we support you?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 16, 2021

We want to push the boundaries to see just how far we can go—from both a technical and creative standpoint.”. Patch has already generated diverse support and identified potential funding, according to their Startup Alleghenies Coach, Blake Fleegle. Part of ’Stached’s proceeds will support her efforts. www.griefhaven.org.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Someone who scopes out, provides strategy, and knows how to support, cheerlead, and provide sweat-equity to work toward collaborative economic development goals.” “An ecosystem builder is a creative who sees a gap in the diversity of a potentially vibrant, regenerative community. ” Henry Rael.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region. Two Finalists shared the $50,000 Cash Prize!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region. Two Finalists shared the $50,000 Cash Prize!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region. As they prepare to compete for up to $50,000 in prize money and additional support, the PA Wilds Big Idea Contest celebrates their creativity and dedication to making a positive impact.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.Each finalist brings a unique vision and commitment to innovation, reflecting the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the region.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

PlayPrint , founded by Kevin Zhang and Syed Bokhari (Centre County): Offering innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to children’s toys, PlayPrint focuses on creativity, educational value, and sustainability.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2024

I am extremely pleased to welcome Incyte to Wilmington, a city historically known as the home of corporate innovation, creativity and development,” said Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki. Incyte is a company with motivated leadership that is addressing complex health needs throughout the world.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking. Meg retired from the Council April 8, 2019.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment. This focus is crucial for fostering a new economy that is inclusive, authentic and more creative.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2023

Semente Verde: Cultivating Bissau’s blossoming impact ecosystem As one of the largest networks for entrepreneurial support, Impact Hub continuously grows in different ways, shapes and colours. Do you and your organisation have what it takes to help us build healthy, supportive and thriving social entrepreneurship ecosystems?

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As one of the largest networks for entrepreneurial support, Impact Hub continuously grows in different ways, shapes and colors. Impact Hub Candidate Bissau, for instance, has recently joined our global family through a seed program supported by the MAVA Foundation and the United Nations Program for Development (UNDP).

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Indeed, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Trade & Investment Agency in London have even been known to fund Italian entrepreneurs abroad to help them gain more experience. Our role, as Venture Capital investors, is to support our portfolio companies at our best capacity. More than 50%?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

An Ecosystem Builder is someone working to make resources available to support entrepreneurs in their community. However the development of civilization has always followed the network models of trade between people; from river deltas, to seaports, to rail, highway, and airport hubs. To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder?

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Revolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the following series, I’ll examine the current status of “work” and how it impacts lives — from where people are moving to how they are spending their time — and various business models that support these new habits. This is the essence of creative destruction. Hobbies and friends were reserved for the weekend.

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EntreWorks Consulting

MARCH 10, 2020

In recent years, many states and communities have embraced food systems and ag/food sector development as core economic development strategies. This is a field with lots of innovation and creativity underway, but one of my favorite efforts has been Vermont’s Farm to Plate programming.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In fact, for every retired person in the United States, they are supported by 2.9 people supporting retirees (US Census via LDC analysis). It’s important to know that Latinos are now an economic powerhouse and if you want your company to grow you need to reach this audience. If you removed Latinos that would leave just 2.1

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 10, 2019

This year’s contest challenged tech-entrepreneurs located in Northwest PA, to develop new “game-changing” products, processes, or techniques in creative spaces. Matthew Harris with Character: Be About It is developing a learning management system/curriculum that targets at-risk youth.

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Source Link

MARCH 25, 2020

In 2008, America tried to rebuild the economy from the top down…This time, let's get creative and focus the bailouts on individual Americans and the communities where they live. It is very important to support individuals right now, helping them get through tough and uncertain times and job loss.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

I tend the soil to make sure it has the right building blocks to support a thriving, diverse, and resilient local community. Together, we work to develop an off-ramp for business owners seeking to retire by selling the business to their employees. We’re using business to build community resilience.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 13, 2022

A long-standing partnership between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Penn State University, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA is the largest early-stage investor and supporter of tech startups and small manufacturers in the program’s 32-county footprint. Produce annual program overview. Manage media relations.

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