BFTP/SEP invests $2.8M in 14 early-stage tech firms
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) closed fiscal year 2015 with $2.8 million in investments in 14 early-stage companies.
Software to snowboard innovations win BFTP/NEP investments
Nine early-stage tech companies and four manufacturing partnerships have received funding from the latest round of funding by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Under New Management: Little Lake Theatre's next act in Southwestern PA
A long-time fixture of Steel City's southern suburbs, the theater is changing hands and evolving while retaining its devoted audience.
Business is rollin' on the river in Charleroi
This Mon River Valley town is going all out to lure businesses to its historic downtown, offering incentives, support, services and architectural charm. The community is also boosting its existing entrepreneurs via a pop-up resource center.
Hatch House serves as a safe haven for fledgling companies
Many startups wither when they go from the resource-rich environment of academia into the real world. This Bethlehem live/work incubator hopes to bridge that gap and foster the next generation of Pennsylvania entrepreneurs.
State College's RE Farm Cafe will take farm-to-table dining to the next level
State College restaurateurs Duke and Monica Gastiger are planning RE Farm Cafe where, among other innovations, cooks will work in nearby fields, growing the restaurant's seasonal produce.
Harrisburg's growing JEM Group brings women to the construction industry
Jessica Meyers is the founder and president of JEM Group, a fast-growing construction firm in Harrisburg.
In Philadelphia, a new partnership promotes healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship
Independence Blue Cross and�Thomas Jefferson University�have embarked on a new collaboration to promote innovation in healthcare.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA invests in promising technologies
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is investing nearly $400,000 in seven early-stage tech companies and three established manufacturers.
Writing the Future: Pittsburgh authors help shape the city's story
Steel City boasts a slew of talented authors devoted not only to perfecting their craft, but also to fostering a vibrant community of emerging and experienced writers.