Category Archives: Business News
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Issued Six Patents Containing Broad Claims in the Immunoassay Space
Bethlehem, PA, January 10, 2012 – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today that it has been issued six patents within the last 12 months, bringing the company’s total to 15 issued U.S. patents,…
Tax Incentives Available for Businesses Hiring People with Disabilities
Did you know? Companies that hire people with disabilities may be eligible for tax credits or deductions. Pennsylvania offers a variety of tax credits and programs for large, medium and, yes, even small businesses. For more information, visit WorksForMe-PA.org or call the Works for me hotline at 1-877-268-9894.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ $50,0000 Big Idea Business Plan Contest is Back!
The Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum in partnership with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA announced that the BIG IDEA Business Plan Contest is back! A grand prize of $50,000 will be awarded to one tech-based startup company! Entrepreneurs can visit http://www.cnp.benfranklin.org/ and click on the contest button for…
Malvern’s Deltagen BioServices Launches $2.3M Offering – cbl
By Richard Rabicoff
MALVERN, Pa. - Deltagen BioServices, Inc. has launched an offering of $2.3 million, raising $1.3 million from 12 investors.
According to a company statement, the funding is a secured bridge loan, led by Life Sciences Green House of Central Pennsylvania. Proceeds will be used to fund operations.
Named in the related SEC filing were…
DCED Secretary Announces Allocation of Federal Funds to Support Small Business Job Creation
December 21, 2011 - Harrisburg – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker announced today the allocation of $29.2 million of funding from the United States Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to economic, community and technology development partners throughout the commonwealth.
“The Corbett administration is committed…
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Appoints Li Zhang, M.D., to Scientific Advisory Board
Expert in Oncology Research and Patient Care Joins Saladax in Expanding MyCare™ Dose Management Assay to Additional Cancer Targets and Geographic Region
PR Newswire
BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced…
Locate to HCAR and Receive Up To $4 Million in Non-Dilutive Capital
Leasing laboratory, clean room, production, light manufacturing or office space at Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) could lead up to a $4 million grant for eligible* new high technology tenants.
Companies that locate to our 165-acre campus are connected to a thriving network of Wexford Science + Technology research parks and some of the…
OFFICIAL RESULTS – The 2011 Pennsylvania Technology Awards Gala
Harrisburg, PA – Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s technology leaders celebrated at the 2011 Pennsylvania Technology Awards Gala as TechQuest Pennsylvania recognized this year’s advanced technology awards and honors. The Gala, now in its 19th year, showcases Pennsylvania’s leading technology and innovations. This year, using a unique, interactive program, each of the 120 nominations got global…
“Accelerate” Your Tech-based Business Ideas!
Carlisle, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) are inviting eligible, new start-ups to become part of the Ben Franklin TechCelerator, a new, one-on-one business support service program for emerging tech-based companies located in or near Carlisle, PA.
The TechCelerator is a designated,…
Ben Franklin business plan contest to award $50,000 to a promising startup in Central, Northern PA
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an organization that provides money and support services to tech businesses, is sponsoring another business plan contest similar to competitions it has put on over the last decade.
The Big Idea Business Plan Contest, open to entrepreneurs that are already based in a 32-county area…