PENNSYLVANIA AGENCIES: 

Ben Franklin   (610) 758 - 5200   Bethlehem
Provides various services to entrepreneurs including financing.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania   (215) 972 - 6700   Philadelphia
To stimulate economic growth through innovation, entrepreneurship and the development and adoption of new technologies.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners   (717) 234-1748   Harrisburg
A statewide network that fosters innovation to stimulate Pennsylvania's economic growth and prosperity.

Bucks County Economic Development Corporation   (215) 348 - 9031   Doylestown
Offers a wide array of services, including finances, site selection, research information, education, and networking with economic development, work force development and international trade.

Catalyst Connection   (412)-687-0200   Pittsburgh
Provides knowledge, customized solutions and implementation assistance to manufacturers.

Central Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Assistance Network   (570) 524 - 4491   Lewisburg
The network is made up of more than 50 regional entities offering specific services to start-up and early stage entrepreneurs.

Chester County Development Council   (610) 458 - 5700   Exton
Helps companies locate here and provides information on business opportunities so that Chester County companies can succeed in regional, national, and global markets.

Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center   (215) 464 - 8550   Philadelphia
Improves the competitiveness of small to medium-sized manufacturers in the southeastern Pennsylvania area.

Eastern Technology Council   (610) 975 - 9430   Wayne
The Technology Council serves leaders of technology-oriented companies by providing valuable contacts, capital, and information with a broad variety of events, publications, and innovative services.

Economic Development Organizations of Dauphin County   (717) 780 - 6250   Harrisburg
Assists businesses and municipalities county-wide in the areas of both economic and community development.

Enterprising Families Initiative   Philadelphia
An exclusive membership-based customized Wharton network for learning, business development, strategy exchange, and relationship building.

Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Inc.   (215) 640 - 3339   Philadelphia
The Forum serves as a clearing house and focal point, offering entrepreneurs, inventors, investors and professional advisors a forum to exchange ideas, advice and investment opportunities.

Greater Philadelphia Venture Group   (215) 790 - 3689   Philadelphia
To foster a world-class private equity and entrepreneurial environment for our constituents - venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, service providers and angel investors – through various activities.

Greater Philadelphia First   (215) 575 - 2200   Philadelphia
An organization of chief executives providing leadership to transform the Greater Philadelphia region into one of the nation's leading centers of knowledge where knowledge industries and their workers can prosper.

Invent PA   Online only
To help businesses, local governments and individuals harness the power of the Web to quickly and easily find the programs, initiatives, and assistance that are available in PA.

Innovation Works   (412) 681 - 1520   Pittsburgh
Provides support, guidance, and investment, helping companies to maximize companies’ chances to attract additional capital and achieve commercial success.

Industrial Modernization Center   1-800-326-9467   Williamsport
Experts in serving small and medium-sized manufacturers offering solutions that are proven, provide results and are affordable to our clients.

Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)   (814) 677 - 4800   Various Locations
Keystone Opportunity Zones are defined-parcel- specific areas with greatly reduced or no tax burden for property owners, residents and businesses.

Knowledge@Wharton   Philadelphia
Knowledge@Wharton is a bi-weekly online resource that offers the latest business insights, information and research from a variety of sources.

Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania   (717) 635 - 2101   Harrisburg
To promote the development of economic growth from advances in the life sciences.

National Education Center for Women in Business   (724) 830 - 4625   Greensburg
Enables the economic self-sufficiency of women through advocacy and educational initiatives in entrepreneurship.

Network of Women in Computer Technology   (215) 934-5400   Bala Cynwyd
Dedicated to enhancing the skills and careers of our members - professionals in information systems providing them with a forum for exchanging ideas and sharing information.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Network   (570) 655 - 5581   Pittston
To be the regional advocate, catalyst, innovator and promoter of economic growth and the highest quality of life in northeastern Pennsylvania.

National Commission on Entrepreneurship   (202) 434 - 8060   Washington D.C.
A resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and public policy.

North East PA Business Link   Scranton
Provides access to a wide range of information for business owners and entrepreneurs, with a focus on resources available in a thirteen county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

PA SourceNet   (570) 524 - 4491   Various Locations
PA SourceNet is a system designed to bring buyers together with Pennsylvania suppliers of products and/or services.

PENNTAP   (814) 865 - 0427   University Park
Helps Pennsylvania businesses improve their competitiveness by providing free technical assistance and information to help resolve specific technical questions or needs.

Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Network   Various locations
Giving you the power to learn about, and implement, the best manufacturing technologies and management practices.

Pennsylvania Biotechnology Association   (610) 578 - 9220   Malvern
To advance the life sciences in Pennsylvania by creating commercial opportunities and public policy strategies that lead to greater understanding, growth, and community support of biotechnology.

PA BioConnect   On-Line
PA BioConnect is a portal site designed to support and accelerate the growth of the bioindustry in Pennsylvania by connecting those in our state with each other and the larger, global biotech industry.

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers   (800) 829 - 7232   Scranton
To work with small firms to help them compete and grow in today's highly competitive global economy.

Pennsylvania Private Investors Group   (215) 884 - 9300 x 140   Philadelphia
Dedicated to providing a forum for entrepreneurs to present their business plans to investors for the purpose of obtaining financing.

Penn State Small Business Development Center   (814) 863 - 4293   University Park
Offers free business consulting for Centre and Mifflin Counties.

Pennsylvania Technology Investment Authority   (215) 972 - 6700   Philadelphia
To provide flexible high-tech financing, E-commerce grants to businesses and communities, and funding for university research and development with commercialization components and significant regional impact.

Pennsylvania Open for Business   On-Line
This web site gives entrepreneurs "one door" to access business information, explore financial options and download or complete many of the important forms necessary to start and grow a business.

Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania   (412) 471 - 3939   Pittsburgh
To provide diversified economic development services to business and industry of southwestern Pennsylvania in a responsive and well-coordinated manner.

SEDA-Council of Governments   (570) 524 - 4491   Lewisburg
SEDA-COG seeks to enhance growth opportunities in an environmentally sensitive manner while retaining the region's predominantly rural character.

Team Pennsylvania Foundation   (717) 233 - 1375   Harrisburg
To foster economic growth and community development through variety of free services.

Tech Philadelphia   (215) 972-6700   Philadelphia
Tech Philadelphia is a regional technology community website. Tech Philadelphia showcases the Philadelphia region's resources, and promotes the region's businesses, events and initiatives.

University Technology Park   (610) 499 - 7527   Chester
The Park offers major competitive advantages to link together and provide services for competitive clusters in the regional economy.

Venture Investment Forum   (717) 948 - 6716   Middletown
The Venture Investment Forum consists of investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders meeting to hear and consider investment opportunities presented by aspiring or established entrepreneurs.

Wharton Small Business Development Center   (215) 898 - 4861   Philadelphia
The Wharton SBDC harnesses the resources of the University of Pennsylvania to provide innovative training and consulting services to community small businesses so that the University helps create - and is better integrated into - a prosperous local economy.

WIN   (484) 945-2108   Pottstown
Promotes the expansion of women-led and women-owned businesses with high growth potential through education, networking, mentoring, and exposure to investment resources.

Where-to-be.com   On-Line
Through this site, college students and technology professionals in the workplace can access information on northeastern Pennsylvania's technology business community, learn about its lifestyle profile, and the advantages of locating in the region.

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