Program name: Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Central/Northern)
Host: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State(s): Pennsylvania
Main office location: Four regional offices in PA
Eligibility: Businesses and manufacturers in central PA, central southern PA, and northwest PA
Types of assistance offered: Business Advice, Grant Funding, Incubator Facilities, Loan Funding, Mentoring, Research Opportunities, Technical Assistance, Venture Capital
Email address: info@cnp.benfranklin.org
Web address: http://www.cnp.benfranklin.org/
Program description: Our primary goal is to help companies strengthen their position in today's competitive marketplace. The Programs pages describe the tools we have to do this. We try to implement these activities by doing the following:
Preparation
We assist companies in the process of applying for funding. Part of that assistance includes helping companies locate other sources of equity and debt capital.
Services
In addition to Ben Franklin direct funding, we have several other ways to further assist our companies. The primary delivery vehicle for these services is our Transformations group. Also, members of our staff have experience in matters relating to research, marketing and financial factors that affect our clients.
Networking
Because of our work in the economic development community, we are aware of other state and federal assistance available to comapnies. Not all companies that contact us are eligible for our funding probrams. However, we strive to be of assistance in other forms. One key element in our approach is connecting companies with other resources and people that can provide needed services.
Whatever we do, we strive to work in concert with our companies. We believe the most effective assistance comes through a partnership between us and our companies. Primarily, we hope to provide information, service and experience that allows you to guide your business efectively and successfully.
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