COVID19

We are Open for Business

March 20, 2020

At PIDC, our top priority is the health and well-being of our employees, clients, partners, and community. As the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve, PIDC is staying in close contact with our local and regional partners. We continuously review and assess the recommendations and requirements put out by the City of Philadelphia Department of […]

Gov. Wolf: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “We are incredibly grateful that the SBA recognized the urgency of this situation and granted our request so quickly,” said Gov. Wolf. “I […]

Philly Biotech is on It

March 18, 2020

Flailing about for a way to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, Pres. Trump’s administration has grabbed the medical device and pharmaceutical industries up in a bear hug. That means Philadelphia area companies and research institutions that have already been working on efforts to better understand and detect the virus are now at the tip of […]

How These Philly Startups are Faring (or Pivoting) Amid COVID-19

March 18, 2020

As much of the city of Philadelphia moves work home, closes non-essential businesses and grapples with how the local (and global) economy will be effected by the spread of COVID-19, startup founders are right there feeling the pressure, too. Technical.ly reached out to founders of companies in the meal service, business ratings and reviews, skills […]

Governor Wolf Requests Disaster Declaration for Small Businesses and Non-Profits to Obtain Loans

March 18, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf today requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) implement an SBA disaster declaration to provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. “The impact of financial losses related to COVID-19 will be felt for years to come,” […]

Wolf Administration Updates Businesses on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

March 17, 2020

Earlier today, the Wolf Administration strongly urged non-essential businesses across the state to close for at least 14 days to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The governor’s request protects employees, customers, and suppliers and limits the spread of the virus through personal contact and surfaces. Previously the governor designated Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware […]

A Message to our Innovation Community Clients and Stakeholders

March 16, 2020

Entrepreneurs launching and growing new enterprises are used to challenges, but the one we are now facing is different as it impacts our public health and our economy. And like so many of us, our team is now fully working remotely, yet our priority at Ben Franklin remains our service to our companies, partners, and […]

Ben Franklin Companies Fighting Infectious Disease and its Effects

March 16, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has galvanized the life sciences community worldwide to help stem the spread of the virus, mitigate the effects of the virus and prevent or minimize future outbreaks. While southeastern Pennsylvania has numerous large companies working on novel technologies to address these issues across many aspects of pandemic mitigation – vaccines, therapeutics, […]

Survey: Southeast PA Regional Business Impacts of COVID-19

March 16, 2020

As we all work together through this crisis, Ben Franklin has joined with other regional economic development organizations to gather feedback on the impact of COVID-19 on your enterprise via this survey being distributed across southeastern Pennsylvania. This survey does not specifically speak to advanced technology enterprises. Therefore, as you complete the survey, use the […]