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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.

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BEN FRANKLIN’S TECHCELERATOR IS HOSTING A VIRTUAL PITCH COMPETITION.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

In partnership with several economic development initiatives such as IUP’s Small Business Development Center, JARI, Startup Alleghenies, and the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, the program targeted emerging tech innovators from the region. SOMEONE WILL WALK AWAY WITH UP TO $10,000!

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

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie is presented by the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority (ECGRA), led by Perry Wood and in partnership with the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) led by Maggie Horne. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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You Could Win $50,000 for your BIG IDEA!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Picture yourself on the stage, pitching your BIG idea at the finale, surrounded by your cheering supporters—family and friends who can cast their votes to support your vision. It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase your innovation and potentially secure the resources to bring your idea to life. LEARN MORE Why should you apply?

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The Finalists in the PA WILDS BIG IDEA Contest Have Been Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been offering Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to compete in our risk-free BIG IDEA contests for nearly 20 years. The winner will be announced at a pitch event to be held on June 9, 2022 at the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois.

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Student Entrepreneurs Triumph at 20th Anniversary Entrepreneur’s Cup, Winning $158,000 in Prizes

Innovation 2 Enterprise

We are proud to have had the opportunity to host this competition for 20 years and we are committed to our role in helping to develop the next generation of Oklahoma entrepreneurs,” Rex Smitherman, i2E president, said. Second place was Cardian, also from the University of Oklahoma, winning $3,000.

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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.