VIF Events
Upcoming Events
The eMarketing Learning Center is Now Part of the Ben Franklin Program Event Date: September 10, 2010 ERIE, PA - The Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum (BFVIF) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) are pleased to announce that the eMarketing Learning Center (eMLC), formerly an initiative of the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT, will now offer its training through ... (more)
Past Events
We have a Winner to the $35,000 “New Energy Idea Contest” Event Date: July 27, 2010 MARK YOUR CALENDAR: July 27, 2010 – 10:30 A.M. State College, PA – The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA will announce the winner of their “New Energy Idea Contest” ... (more)
BF Offering Webinar Series on Equity Investments Event Date: June 29, 2010 Summer 2010 is here, and with it, a more casual summer learning series, where you can learn at your desk, brought to you by Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum. We’re sponsoring the following webinars: June 29, 2010 - What Do Investors Really Want? You’ll learn what makes you an attractive candidate ... (more)
Life Sciences Greenhouse Nittany Lion Early Stage Venture Capital Conference Event Date: March 20, 2009 Penn State's Smeal College of Business welcomes you to the inaugural Nittany Lion Early Stage Venture Capital conference on March 20, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, University Park, PA. Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Central & Northern PA is a ... (more)
Ben Franklin is Co-Sponsoring ITN Event in Harrisburg Event Date: February 5, 2009 This interactive session will feature two nationally known Inc. columnists and co-authors. The Editor-at-large (Bo Burlingham) and monthly Street Smarts’ columnist (Norm Brodsky) will host the session on May 5, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Their most recent book, "The Knack, ... (more)
Commercializing Your Idea – Product Development for Entrepreneurs Event Date: January 16, 2009 PENNTAP and KIZ are offering several half-day seminars to assist entrepreneurs develop new products and plan for commercialization. Do you have an idea for a new product or service, but are not sure where to turn for help, then this workshop may be for you! The workshop is intended to provide ... (more)
HCAR Commercialization Acceleration: From Concept to Commercial Opportunity Event Date: April 23, 2008 When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:30 – 6:30 PM Where: Hershey Center for Applied Research 1214 Research Blvd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 Speakers: Hans Pfister, Dickinson College Associate Professor Erin Byrne, Lepton Technologies President & CEO Mary Powell, Powell & Powell IP Attorney Host: Steve Brawley, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Call Linda at 717-566-8900 to register or email lgaristo@hersheyresearch.com Light refreshments will ... (more)