BFTP offering energy retrofit funding to Southeastern small businesses
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) is offering up to $400,000 in loans to small businesses to retrofit their buildings.
PA is hot among site selectors and a new tool heats things up even more
Pennsylvania ranks third in new facilities and expansions � and first in the Northeast � according to the prestigious annual rankings published last week in Site Selection magazine.
New microgrants support big ideas at five emerging companies in Chester and Delaware counties
The Chester County Economic Development Council's i2n initiative has awarded five emerging companies in Chester and Delaware counties with $10,000 each in microgrant funding.
Hey what's the BIG IDEA? Ben Franklin's business plan contest is open
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA�is once again sponsoring its BIG IDEA business plan contest, with the $35,000 grand prize awarded to one entrepreneur or tech-based startup to further develop and grow a business.
KE-TV: Pennsylvania-Made Coaster Charges Your Smartphone
Tommy Joseph's New Castle-based Epiphany Labs has launched a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that's about to crush its goal.
Master Planners: Why Philadelphia's Navy Yard is a Leader in Sustainability Strategies
With its Master Plan update, the Navy Yard pushes the envelope on green development and stormwater management.
Wondergy: Providing the Energy for STEM to Take Root
Marketing entrepreneur Ken Fink combines his loves for science, education and theater into a fast-moving, deep-diving interpretation of scientific explanations.
Nine Philly region startups get a green light from Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Six IT companies, two life sciences enterprises and one alternative energy firm in Greater Philadelphia are recipients of over $1.4 million in funding from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP).
Pennsylvania Has the Power to Flip Switch on Electric Cars
As electric vehicles become more common nationally, the wheels are in motion in Pennsylvania for accelerating electric-car adoption.
The Best Career and Technical School in the U.S. is in Schnecksville
The Lehigh Career & Technical Institute has deep connections with industries in the region, making it one of the most highly regarded technical schools in the nation.