Gov. Wolf: $14 Million in Tax Credits Approved to Support Growth of 197 Early-Stage, Technology-Oriented Businesses and Entrepreneurs
May 12, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $14 million in Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits for 197 early-stage technology companies across Pennsylvania. “It’s vital to support our tech entrepreneurs here at home and foster their growth,” Gov. Wolf said. “These tax credits help reduce the burden on companies as they […]
Wolf Administration Applauds innovaTel for Making Remote Mental Health Support Accessible Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
January 27, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the work of innovaTel Telepsychiatry, a Ben Franklin Technology Partner of Central and Northern PA (BFTP CNP) client and nationwide telepsychiatry company owned and operated by clinicians, for making critical, remote mental health services accessible for those in need. Telepsychiatry […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Innovative Healthcare Transportation Solution for Pennsylvania Health Organizations During COVID-19
December 16, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Steve D’Ettorre joined Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Roundtrip to highlight how the healthcare technology company ensures healthcare organizations can get their patients, members, and caregivers to and from care during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to live […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Development of Promising New Drug Candidate to Treat COVID-19
December 9, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Steve D’Ettorre and Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Works CEO Richard Lunak joined Teresa Whalen, CEO of Pittsburgh-based CytoAgents, to highlight the development of a new COVID-19 treatment. “This exciting new development was made possible by the strong partnerships the Wolf Administration […]
Wolf Administration Visits Startup Developing Audio Technology to Ferment Beer in State College, Centre County
August 28, 2018
State College, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin visited with TZero Labs, a State College-based startup developing audio technology to optimize the fermentation rate of beer. “The TZero team is exactly the type of innovative entrepreneurship we’re hoping to inspire with our small business support at DCED,” said […]
Wolf Administration Hosts Demonstration of PA Business One-Stop Shop at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem
June 26, 2018
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin demonstrated Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business, to small business owners at the Ben Franklin TechVentures technology incubator in Bethlehem. Secretary Davin also hosted […]
Secretary Davin Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at NextFab and Discusses Governor Wolf’s Commitment to Advancing Technology and Innovation in Pennsylvania
October 24, 2017
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at NextFab, a Philadelphia makerspace and tech startup incubator, to highlight Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship in the technology sector, advancing innovation, and creating a technology-ready workforce in Pennsylvania. “NextFab is a perfect […]
Deputy Secretary Collins Continues ‘Jobs That Pay’ Tour at Maztech, Discusses Gov. Wolf’s Efforts to Grow the Technology Sector in Pennsylvania
July 19, 2017
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Sheri Collins continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at Maztech, a manufacturer of advanced bioprocessing equipment, highlighting Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship in the technology sector, advancing innovation, and creating a technology-ready workforce in Pennsylvania. “Across Pennsylvania, we’re seeing tech […]