BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA ANNOUNCES
WINTER CAPTIAL BRIEFINGS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS
November 10, 2005 - Philadelphia, PA - In preparation for its January 13, 2006 investment application deadline, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host five capital briefings in the Philadelphia region in December 2005.
The briefings will cover such topics as investment ranges and structures, company qualifications, proposal preparation, evaluation processes, as well as information on a variety of other entrepreneurial assistance programs available through BFTP/SEP. Featured will be the newly developed, streamlined pre-application process, designed to provide entrepreneurs more immediate feedback on their investment opportunity.
“Ben Franklin continues a proud tradition of providing the early-stage investment and management assistance that are vital to ensuring the region’s vibrant entrepreneurial community,” noted Terrence Hicks, Vice-President of BFTP/SEP’s Investment Group. “These sessions allow us to take some of the mystery out of the investment process by providing critical information and access to resources that may contribute to the entrepreneur’s success.”
BFTP/SEP holds capital briefings for technology company entrepreneurs and business advisors seeking investment for technology development, commercialization and/or working capital. Regardless of the type of technology or the company’s stage of development, entrepreneurs and business advisors are encouraged to learn about BFTP/SEP’s application process and investment programs.
The dates and times scheduled are:
Friday, December 2, 2005
8:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
Penn State Great Valley
Main Building, Room 230
East Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA
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Friday, December 16, 2005
8:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
1835 Market St., Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA
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Wednesday, December 7, 2005
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
1835 Market St., Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA |
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
8:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
1835 Market St., Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA |
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
8:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
Temple University - Fort Washington Campus
Graduate and Professional Center, Room 107
401 Commerce Drive
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To register, please contact Gloria Sanchious at (215) 972-6700, ext. 3330.
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Since 1982, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has helped grow the region through science, technology and entrepreneurship. Since its formation in 1982, BFTP/SEP has provided more than $110 million to over 1,400 regional enterprises through various funding means. Part of a statewide network in Pennsylvania, BFTP/SEP provides entrepreneurs and established businesses the capital, talent, and expertise they need to compete in the global marketplace. BFTP/SEP is a founding partner of the Nanotechnology Institute™ (NTI) and the Mid-Atlantic Nanotechnology Alliance (MANA®) and is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development.
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