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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Presents: Feed the Founders Networking Event Featuring Special Guest Simone Kendle, CEO of Wove

Calling all entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! Ben Franklin Technology Partners is thrilled to announce the upcoming Feed the Founders networking event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event will take place at the vibrant 6th Floor of The Candy Factory, located at 342 N Queen St Warehouse D,...

Big Check Event: A Celebration of Innovation and Success

Each year, numerous startups embark on their entrepreneurial journey, armed with the essential funding and business support services generously offered by the entrepreneurial community in Erie. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these local innovators and applaud their unwavering commitment to progress. This event provides a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration among...

How to Keep Investing in CX – Even During Economic Uncertainty

Join us for a live discussion on Customer Experience In 2022, Customer Experience passed price and product as the core value driver for businesses. To be successful in today’s experience-driven economy, brands must invest in the interactions – the experiences – customers have with their brand. However, because today’s customers interact with brands across so...

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

In partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS located in Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean, or Warren County, PA. We’re looking for entrepreneurs who are developing or crafting a product, process, or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing,...

Local Startups to Receive Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On Monday, October 24th, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted an Entrepreneur Investment Presentation that celebrated five local companies receiving funding. These startups, located in the Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster regions will use the investment to leap from start-up to up-and-running. The companies funded include: Arcana Recovery, Inc. (Harrisburg based) is a web and mobile app...

Win up to $30,000 with your Food or Beverage Innovation!

Ben Franklin’s Food & Beverage TechCelerator is offering a 10-week virtual Business Boot Camp for entrepreneurs and start-up companies that are developing scalable, innovative, and technology-focused products/services in the food and beverage industry. You’ll expand your network, engage with other successful entrepreneurs, discuss your business model with experts and develop a pitch that could win...

Payback of Ben Franklin Investment Fuels New Startups

Members of the Erie community came together to celebrate some of the local innovators who’ve successfully made the leap from start-up to up-and-running and recognized the efforts of some of Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ newest portfolio clients. Sixteen companies either received or paid funds forward to contribute to new startups, totaling an amount of more...