Lehigh Valley Angel Investors seek to support more startups
The Lehigh Valley Angel Investors network (LVAI) is seeking new partners in order to expand its portfolio and allow for greater investment in the region.
Founder Profile: Doug Michael of Columbia County Bread and Granola
This erstwhile cartoonist has built a company based on granola and sprouted grain breads.
Founder Profile: Patrick Clasen of EcoTech Marine
Three Lehigh grads teamed up to create high-tech aquarium accessories; their business had $14 million in sale last year.
Founder Profile: Sean Race of XiGo Nanotools
This PA company has solved an industry need -- making measure and analysis of nanoparticles faster and easier.
Founder Profile: Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D., of LifeAire Systems
This passionate scientist saw fluctuations in outcomes for her in-vitro fertilization patients, and dedicated herself to finding a solution.
Andi Funk, CEO of Cambridge-Lee Industries
With the help of its new head honcho, Cambridge-Lee Industries continues to innovate and expand. They recently added a new plant that will employ 250 in Berks County.
BFTP/NEP names its Innovation Award winners
Eight cutting-edge companies are being honored as innovators and entrepreneurs by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP).
Founder Profile: Scott Dawson of Core Business Solutions
This Lewisburg entrepreneur teamed up with his brother to help small businesses navigate the tricky waters of ISO 9001 certification.
904 jobs created or retained thanks to Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEP
Thanks to hard work in 2013, counties in Northeast Pennsylvania held on to or added almost 1,000 jobs.
Founder Profile: Lee Batzel of Galaxy Brushes
This Northeastern PA entrepreneur wanted to work for himself, so he found a niche in the energy industry.