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Erie Innovation Fund Investment Helps Four Local Start-Ups Get Started ERIE, PA — Since the first announcement in March, 2011, regarding the Erie Innovation Fund - a partnership between Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) and the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) - there have been dozens of inquires about how to access this exciting opportunity that provides ... (more)

Writing for the Web Seminar Web copywriting expert, Holly Buchanan, is sharing her expertise on how to create online content that produces optimal results.  Click for more details:   Writing for the Web

Erie Innovation Fund Invests in Two Local Companies ERIE, PA — The Erie Innovation Fund, a partnership between the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and Ben Franklin Technology Partners, recently invested in two Erie-based start-ups: CE Convergence, LLC and @Home FMS, LLC. (more)

Ben Franklin Invests $1.7 Million in Pennsylvania Tech-Companies Click here to learn more:  Ben Franklin Invests $1.7 Million in PA 

Erie Innovation Fund Does your company need capital to develop a new product or process?  The purpose of the fund, which is a partnership between the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and Ben Franklin Technology Partners, is to give Erie's tech-based entrepreneurs and small manufacturing companies access to local investment capital.  Click here ... (more)

SEM III: Findability Search Marketing Seminar, April 13 (Erie, PA) Learn New Methods to Make Your Business Visible Online Learn new formulas for your business to increase its "findability" online by attending  the SEM III: Findability Search Marketing Seminar.  The event is hosted by  the eMarketing Learning Center and will take place on April 13, 2011, in Erie, Pennsylvania. (more)

Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator You could get $1,000 to jump start your business. Click to hear the details:  Ben Franklin's TechCelerator

Gaming Authority Deals Local Entrepreneurs and Business Owners a Winning Hand! ERIE, PA - The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) has partnered with Ben Franklin Technology PartnersCentral & Northern Pennsylvania (BFTP/CNP) to create the Erie Innovation Fund.  The purpose of the fund is to increase business growth in the Erie area by making additional investment capital available to ... (more)

President Obama Mentions Need for Start-up Capital President Obama specifically mentions the need for access to capital for start-up companies.  Click on the following link for more details:  President Obama

“Tech Transfer” – From the University Lab to a Partnering Company’s Shop Floor "Tech Transfer" - from the university lab to a partnering company's shop floor - is a critical component of economic development. (more)