Investment in PA leads to big dividends

Ben Franklin Technology Partners and its network of clients bring cutting-edge ideas  to market that directly impact Pennsylvania’s economy, and a recent report shows that it’s paying off, big time. Within the past year, it has helped clients create 2,438 jobs, retain 12,923 more, and generate $2 billion in revenue, according to their 2021 Impact Report. 

Year after year, even in the most difficult economic times, Ben Franklin continues to succeed, delivering impressive results with its investments,” Ryan E. Glenn, Ben Franklin’s Director of Statewide Initiatives, said. “Investments in innovation are the foundation of the new economy.” 

Within the past year, it has helped clients create 2,438 jobs, retain 12,923 more, and generate $2 billion in revenue, according to their 2021 Impact Report.

Across the commonwealth, the statewide Ben Franklin network also supported 1,647 companies and helped clients create 2,438 jobs while retaining 12,923 more positions, the report found. Ben Franklin clients continued to drive Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts, developing 158 software copyrights and patents and launching 380 new products and processes.