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Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea, a startup looking for support, or someone who’s curious about our programs and funding options, we’re here to assist you on your journey.

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With four regional offices across our 32-county region, including Central, South Central, Northwest, and Southern Alleghenies, we’re strategically located to better serve startups in each unique community.

Central Region

(Ben Franklin CNP Headquarters)

Todd Erdley

John Siggins

200 Innovation Boulevard
Suite 150
State College, PA 16803

814-863-4558

Centre County | McKean County | Jefferson County | Elk County | Clinton County | Juniata County | Mifflin County | Potter County | Cameron County

South Central Region

Julie Bratton

Joe Hackett

3211 N. Front Street,
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110

717-948-6339

Adams County | Cumberland County | Dauphin County | Franklin County | Lancaster County | Lebanon County | Perry County | York County

Northwest Region

Brian Slawin

5240 Knowledge Parkway
Knowledge Park
Erie, PA 16510

814-898-6650

Erie County | Crawford | Mercer | Venango | Clarion | Warren | Forrest

Southern Alleghenies Region

Johnstown, PA

Bedford County | Blair County | Cambria County | Fulton County | Huntingdon County | Indiana County | Somerset County

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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP actively seeks the value brought by diversity in entrepreneurship and business. We welcome participation by all in our investments, programs and services, and we strive for inclusiveness of all in interactions with our team, our clients and our prospects. Like our namesake, we embrace the uniqueness of the individual regardless of their background, personal history or path to us

We encourage those with disabilities to participate in our programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please phone our central office at 814-863-4558 in advance of your participation or visit.

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