PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- In preparation for its October 6, 2006 investment round, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) will host five capital briefings in the Philadelphia region throughout August and September 2006.
The briefings will cover such topics as investment ranges and structures, company qualifications, proposal preparation, evaluation processes, as well as information on a variety of other entrepreneurial assistance programs available through BFTP/SEP.
Terrence H. Hicks, Vice-President of BFTP/SEP's Investment Group, said, "Ben Franklin is providing five capital briefings to explain our early-stage investment and management assistance details. These sessions provide critical information and access to resources that may contribute to the entrepreneur's success."
BFTP/SEP holds capital briefings for technology company entrepreneurs and business advisors seeking investment for technology development, commercialization and/or working capital. Regardless of the type of technology or the company's stage of development, entrepreneurs and business advisors are encouraged to learn about BFTP/SEP's application process and investment programs.
The dates and times scheduled are:
Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Ben Franklin Technology Partners, 1835 Market Street, Suite 1100 Philadelphia, PA Friday, September 8, 2006 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Temple University Fort Washington Campus, Room 107, 401 Commerce Drive, Suite 1000 Fort Washington, PA Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Penn State Great Valley Main Building Room 101 - 30 East Swedesford Road Malvern, PA Friday, September 15, 2006 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM University City Science Center, 3701 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Fuller Conference Room Philadelphia, PA Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:00AM - 10:30 AM Ben Franklin Technology Partners, 1835 Market Street, Suite 1100 Philadelphia, PA
To register, please contact Gloria Sanchious at (215) 972-6700, ext. 3330.
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Since 1982, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) has served as a catalyst for stimulating entrepreneurial potential through the integration of systems designed to accelerate the transition of scientific discovery and technology development to commercialization. Part of a statewide network in Pennsylvania, BFTP/SEP provides entrepreneurs and established businesses with the capital, knowledge and networks they need to compete in the global marketplace. BFTP/SEP has provided more than $110 million to over 1,400 regional enterprises through various funding means. BFTP/SEP is a founding partner of the Nanotechnology Institute(TM) (NTI) and the Mid-Atlantic Nanotechnology Alliance (MANA(R)) and is funded by Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. For additional information, visit www.sep.benfranklin.org.