Benjamin Franklin

CTA Construction Managers Celebrates Groundbreaking for Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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NEWTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CTA Construction Managers, based in Waltham, MA was awarded the contract for the 94,000 square foot school campus in Newton. The contract includes renovation of an existing structure, once part of Aquinas College, and construction of a new addition.

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CTA Construction Managers was awarded the contract for the 94,000 square foot school campus in Newton, MA.
NEWTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CTA Construction Managers, based in Waltham, MA was awarded the contract for the 94,000 square foot school campus in Newton.
This will be the 47th large-scale school construction project CTA Construction Managers has built in Massachusetts.
CTA Construction Managers and Arrowstreet previously worked together on The Ben Franklin Classical Charter School, which won the prestigious Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners completes first close of its expected $100M venture fund for Pennsylvania innovation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania ("Ben Franklin") has completed a first close of its Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II, L.P. (the "GO PA Fund"), a growth stage venture fund to invest in technology-focused enterprises throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Anchor investors include Ben Franklin and Fulton Bank, as well as notable commitments from the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA), WSFS Bank, Robin Hood Ventures and Investors Circle.

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$28M first close tops total raise of GO Philly Fund; new fund will invest primarily in Pennsylvania-based high growth technology companies already part of the Ben Franklin Network portfolio
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania ("Ben Franklin") has completed a first close of its Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II, L.P. (the "GO PA Fund"), a growth stage venture fund to invest in technology-focused enterprises throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Anchor investors include Ben Franklin and Fulton Bank, as well as notable commitments from the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA), WSFS Bank, Robin Hood Ventures and Investors Circle.
First close of expected $100M venture fund for Pennsylvania innovation; to invest in PA-based tech & health companies.
Raising approximately $28 million in its first close, the GO PA Fund already has exceeded the total $24.3 million raised by Ben Franklin's prior fund, Global Opportunity Philadelphia Fund I, L.P. (the "GO Philly Fund").

iAnthus Announces Third Medical Cannabis Dispensary and Grand Opening of New Jersey Adult Use Dispensary

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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The opening of its Pennsauken, NJ dispensary gives iAnthus three (3) locations in New Jersey and 36 across the United States.

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The opening of its Pennsauken, NJ dispensary gives iAnthus three (3) locations in New Jersey and 36 across the United States.
This expansion not only amplifies iAnthus' commitment to providing premium cannabis products to the New Jersey market but also strengthens its foothold in the state's thriving cannabis industry.
"The cannabis landscape in New Jersey is rapidly evolving, and we are excited to be at the forefront."
This event will feature a range of activities, promotions, and opportunities for community members to experience the wide selection of products available.

CTA Construction Project Wins Architectural Excellence Award

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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FRANKLIN, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, the American Institute of Architects celebrates the best in contemporary architecture with the Excellence in Design Award Program. Winning projects highlight the range of outstanding ways well-designed buildings and spaces improve lives and communities.

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This year, the AIA Central Massachusetts recognized The Ben Franklin Classical Charter School , designed by Arrowstreet Inc. and built by CTA Construction Managers with its prestigious Honor Award.
Larry Spang, the lead architect on the project said, "We are delighted that AIA CM has recognized the school with this award.
We appreciated the team at CTA Construction Managers working as partners with us and the rest of the design team to bring this design to life."
"We obviously take a lot of pride in what we build," said Jeff Hazelwood, Principal, CTA Construction Managers.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Ben Franklin Day With Community Mixer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) celebrated Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County's namesake, on the evening of his 317th birthday. The 11/30 Visitors Center transformed to the "Spirit of Independence Tavern on 11/30" to host more than 175 tourism partners and members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance at a Ben Franklin Day Mixer. Three centuries after his birth, Americans still know about Benjamin Franklin-- his level-headed advice, his community-minded inventions, and his passion for independence.

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Franklin County Visitors Bureau resides in a county named for Ben Franklin and celebrated the amazing man an community of Franklin County with a special Ben Franklin Day Mixer.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) celebrated Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County's namesake, on the evening of his 317th birthday.
Also presented at the Ben Franklin Day Mixer was the Franklin County Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the Year 2022 Award.
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is proud to represent Franklin County PA.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Ben Franklin Day on January 17 With Community Mixer

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Franklin County namesake, Benjamin Franklin, on his birthday, January 17, with a Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Mixer at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 4:30 PM to 7 PM. January 17 is celebrated nationally as Benjamin Franklin Day, to remember an exceptional, accomplished, and dedicated man.

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Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Ben Franklin Day on January 17 with a birthday mixer, including Benjamin Franklin look-alike, Benjamin Franklin Jeopardy, and the first Franklin County Visitors Bureau Community Impact Award.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Franklin County namesake, Benjamin Franklin, on his birthday, January 17, with a Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Mixer at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 4:30 PM to 7 PM.
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is awarding the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance (CVBCA) with a $7000 check—the proceeds of the 2022 Franklin County Festival of Trees.
Finally, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors is recognizing community partners and will give the first Franklin County Visitors Bureau Community Impact Award.

National Recreation Foundation Awards Arshay Cooper Annual Crawford Prize

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Continuing its annual tradition of recognizing leaders who encourage youth recreation, the National Recreation Foundation recently announced that its 2022 Crawford Prize winner is Arshay Cooper , accomplished rower and bestselling author.

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Continuing its annual tradition of recognizing leaders who encourage youth recreation, the National Recreation Foundation recently announced that its 2022 Crawford Prize winner is Arshay Cooper , accomplished rower and bestselling author.
In Colorado Springs, the Foundation also honored the 2021 and 2020 Crawford Prize winners, who had received their awards virtually due to the pandemic.
The National Recreation Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the role of recreation as a positive force in improving the quality of life of youth.
Over the past decade, the National Recreation Foundation has distributed over $17 million to more than 180 grantees across the country.

JVS PHILADELPHIA FUND FOR WOMEN INVESTS AND PROVIDES GRANTS OF $650,000 TO 12 PHILADELPHIA WOMEN LED REGIONAL BUSINESSES

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Friday, June 3, 2022

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PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women (JVS Fund) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin) today announced that within five months of launching their partnership, they have made three grants to women-owned businesses, and nine investments in technology-based ventures led by women in the Philadelphia region.

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Grants and investments from the $2 million JVS Fund have been made to companies from a wide range of industries ranging from digital healthcare innovation, aviation and landscape architecture.
Applicants for grants from the JVS Fund should be women-led/owned enterprises located in Greater Philadelphia with a focus on professional service enterprises and/or product offerings.
The fund will be accepting applications for a second round of grants beginning June 10 until August 1, 2022.
For more information about the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women, please visit: JVSPhilaFund.com, and follow @JVSPhilaFund.

New Succession Planning Book Helps Financial Institutions Create a Successful Future

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

DENVER and ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business CEOs, Presidents, board members, and other senior leaders of financial institutions, banks, and credit unions who want to ensure their organizations continue to be successful discover how to incorporate a succession into their strategic plans when they get the new edition of "Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy."

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This new strategic planning book won gold in the non-fiction book category by the Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Publishers Association.
A lack of leadership succession planning is the next business crisis," says co-author Mary C. Kelly, former Navy commander and author of 15 other leadership books.
This essential guidebook simplifies the process and gives you the tools you need to build and activate your leadership succession.
For free succession planning resources, go to www.BeyondSuccessionPlanning.com
Commander Mary C. Kelly, U.S. Navy, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE, specializes in leadership development that improves profit growth.

Judee von Seldeneck Establishes JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

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“My goal with this fund is to provide women business owners some support and capital to help them achieve their vision,” said von Seldeneck. “We’ve come a long way since we founded Diversified Search Group back in the 70’s, but we’re not there yet. Hopefully, this fund will offer unprecedented access to capital -- by women, from women, and for women.”

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My goal with this fund is to provide women business owners some support and capital to help them achieve their vision, said von Seldeneck.
Hopefully, this fund will offer unprecedented access to capital -- by women, from women, and for women.
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce congratulates Judee on launching a game-changing fund to support emerging female entrepreneurs, says Susan Jacobson, Chair, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women, please visit JVSPhilaFund.com and follow us at @JVSPhilaFund.