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Franklin & Marshall College – Entrepreneurship Initiative

Types of Services Offered:

Business Plan Development • Certifications • Innovation & Technologies • Market Research • Product Development • Startup Basics

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Finanta

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Funding • Growth Strategies

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Lancaster City Alliance

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Funding • Growth Strategies • Market Research • Networking & Events

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Mantec

Types of Services Offered:

Growth Strategies • Market Research • Marketing • Product Development • Product Testing • Wholesale & Supply Chain • Workforce Development

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A Valuable Resource

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been an incredibly valuable resource for CPNET as we have continued to grow in 2022. The organization's team of experts has been instrumental in providing support in various areas, including human resources, operations, and finance. In addition to the support they provide, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners staff have been active collaborators in helping us achieve our vision of bringing advanced manufacturing analytics to more manufacturing companies. They have actively provided advice and resources to help us develop our products and services and understand the needs of our target market. Their experience and expertise have been invaluable in guiding us toward success. Overall, Ben Franklin Technology Partners has played a critical role in the growth and success of CPNET, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.

Bicheng Chen, CEO & Co-Founder, CPNET.io

Lancaster City Alliance has been a valuable…

Lancaster City Alliance has been a valuable resource for our business in multiple ways. They have a network of helpful connections for all sorts of business needs. They foster a community of like-minded entrepreneurs in the city. And by administering the KIZ tax credit program, they have helped us accelerate hiring and grow our team. We appreciate all they do for our business and for the Downtown Lancaster business community!

Andrew Garman, , Pipedream

Jeremy and the team at the Lancaster City Alliance….

Jeremy and the team at the Lancaster City Alliance have done an excellent job of administrating the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) and encouraging new technology companies. Their efforts have helped Triode Media Group obtain tax credits and expand our technology offering.

Evan Scudner, Executive Producer, Triode Media Group

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