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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA and Central PA-based venture capital partners win EDA grant to strengthen capital access for regional technology companies

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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Applications Open for NJEDA’s Construction Inflation Fund

American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 5, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is now accepting applications for the Construction Inflation Fund, which will provide grants for development projects experiencing increased construction costs and funding gaps resulting from inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fisher’s Popcorn of Delaware chooses Delaware for major expansion of manufacturing and wholesale operations

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

Fisher’s Popcorn officials presented to Delaware’s Council on Development Finance an application for a Jobs Performance Grant of $60,000 and a Capital Expenditure Grant of $145,500 from the Delaware Strategic Fund to support the company’s investment in construction, fit-out costs and new equipment.

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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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NJEDA’s $4M Innovative E-Commerce Program has Helped over 150 Small Businesses Expand Online Presence

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Small businesses encouraged to take advantage of the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program to develop website, marketing plan & implement online ordering TRENTON, N.J. This program is funded by the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, which was established under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA).

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The Rural Housing Crisis: Lessons from Indiana

EntreWorks Consulting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

ROI), a regional economic development partnership covering 11 counties. It includes recommendations for each county as well as for a region-wide strategy that upgrades existing housing stock, develops funds to finance new construction, and reviews current rules and regulations that may be impeding new construction.

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. The Emerging Developer Fund will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio.

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NJEDA Seeks Information to Support Commercial Building Decarbonization Projects

American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

June 13, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) yesterday issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from qualified stakeholders on opportunities to accelerate building decarbonization within the commercial building sector. TRENTON, N.J. The RFI can be found at [link] with responses due by July 6.

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Compact Membrane Systems chooses New Castle, Delaware, for $3.1M expansion to help meet market demands

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The company recently moved much of its operations to a temporary site on Reads Way in New Castle near where construction on its new facility is ongoing. The expansion includes building 10,864 square feet of research and development and manufacturing-focused lab spaces along with more than 4,216 square feet of additional new space. “We

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WJR Business Beat: Hispanic Entrepreneurs Creating Record Number of Startups (Episode 352)

StartupNation

JANUARY 31, 2022

As she puts it, “We are seeing multifaceted growth across states and industries, including construction, finance, and insurance transportation and real estate. Now, Paul, this is really an area that deserves focus, given that Hispanics overall account for over $2 trillion in economic development and employee over 3 million Americans.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

“Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

“Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations.

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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. Financing the future startup nation. Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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Korea’s leading accelerator program, K-Startup Grand Challenge’s alumni startups thriving in Asia

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 9, 2022

Teknobuilt, a UK-Canada-based startup with innovative technologies in digital program management, construction workflow automation, and SaaS platform services for AI-based project delivery, participated in KSGC 2020. Besides the 3.5-month Teknobuilt got an overwhelming response from participation in KSGC 2020. ” Srun said.

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National marketing collateral and fulfillment firm chooses Delaware for consolidation and expansion

American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

million in construction fit-out, including site upgrades and installation of new and relocated equipment, at its existing 152,000-square-foot facility at 1500 Johnson Way in New Castle. For its consolidation and expansion, the company plans to invest $3.2 Photo Caption: Charles A.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA and Central PA-based venture capital partners win EDA grant to strengthen capital access for regional technology companies

Applications Open for NJEDA’s Construction Inflation Fund

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