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Oct 23

Grooming the next big thing at Ben Franklin Technology Partners

This iconic Pennsylvania institution has been taking startups from great idea to thriving company since 1983, contributing billions to the state's economy. Check out four businesses — one for each of BFTP's regional headquarters — taking advantage of its incubation and acceleration resources to thrive, whether developing next-generation pregnancy tests, fighting bedbugs or saving lives with stroke prevention.

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Oct 16

Pennsylvania zoos save animals here and across the globe

From a blind elephant seal in Pittsburgh to an entire population of endangered butterflies near Hershey, the state's zoos are jumping in to help the world's wildlife. It's all part of a national movement that has these beloved institutions emphasizing education and conservation.

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Oct 16

Get pumped for Venture Idol 2017

Taking place November 14 in the stunning new Ben Franklin TechVentures West Wing, this annual pitch competition pits regional startups against each other in front of a live audience — think Shark Tank meets American Idol.

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Oct 11

Paths to Prosperity

In September, Reading hosted the 2017 PA Greenways and Trails Summit, an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for the state's growing network of trails. These assets not only help Pennsylvanians get out into nature, they also spur economic development in adjacent communities.

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Oct 2

A tale of two wineries

Nestled in the rolling hills of Perry County, less than 30 minutes from Harrisburg, these two vineyards can tell us a lot about Pennsylvania's booming wine industry. One is a family-run upstart slinging homemade pizza, the other is an expansion for an established brand that has been welcoming the state's oenophiles for 24 years.

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