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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She shared an experience she had with this in Buffalo. “We

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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp. Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business.

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Reflecting on 2021 and reimagining 2022

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First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities. Creative ideas were everywhere!

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Join Us On November 21, 2019 For Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Pitch Event!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The eight finalists selected will make their pitch to a panel of judges on November 21, 2019 at the North Central PA LaunchBox. Time: Presentations begin at 2:00 PM – Networking at 5:00 PM. Winner Announced at 6:00 PM. When: November 21, 2019. Winner Announced at 6:00 PM.

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Join Us for the 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest Final Pitch Competition!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Come watch six finalists pitch their BIG IDEAS at the 2024 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest! Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, this exciting event will take place on June 13, 2024 at Penn College of Technology, Klump Academic Center, 1034 W. Meet the Finalists!

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Join Us for the 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest Final Pitch Competition!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Come watch six finalists pitch their BIG IDEAS at the 2024 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest! Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, this exciting event will take place on June 13, 2024 at Penn College of Technology, Klump Academic Center, 1034 W. When: Thursday, June 13 2024 Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Eventive AI (Erin Kerner & Barry Snyder), an AI-powered platform for personalized event management solutions, emerged as the first-place winner, securing $10,000 in funding. Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.