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| Some collaborative efforts are already under way at both ends of the 'Tech Belt.' |
| November 8, 2008 |
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U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan of Niles, OH and Jason Altmire of McCandless, PA participated in a seminar at the Youngstown Club on Friday on a regional approach to community and economic development, focusing on Pittsburgh and Cleveland as the two ends of that development scheme.
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Youngstown Vindicator |
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Staying Alive: New Businesses forced to adapt as they struggle for survival
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| November 2, 2008 |
"Despite bleak prospects for getting cash or credit to launch a new company or keep an existing one going, experts who advise small-business owners and entrepreneurs say there are ways to overcome current market obstacles."
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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| Six new tech companies show their stuff at Pittsburgh's AlphaLab |
| October 30, 2008 |
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The first class of AlphaLab made their final company presentations to a roomful of potential investors, foundation supporters, experts in start-up enterprises, technology transfer managers and veteran technology executives on October 28.
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the Keystone Edge |
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners recognized at international conference
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| October 30, 2008 |
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners was recognized for outstanding achievement in the category of "Technology-Based Economic Development by Organizations Serving Areas with Populations Exceeding 200,000" by the International Economic Development Council.
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Keystone Edge
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Economic development groups toughen standards for funding
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| October 24, 2008 |
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"Tightening times have prompted some economic development groups to re-examine how they provide seed-stage investment."
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Pittsburgh Business Times
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Last call for the latest round of AlphaLab
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| October 22, 2008 |
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The winter/spring cycle for the next 6 companies selected to participate in AlphaLab will begin January 5, 2009.
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PopCity
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Money's still out there, but it's becoming more difficult to find
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| October 17, 2008 |
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"Due to the current economic environment, we may see seed and angel money being the first capital to dry up because a lot of that money comes from individuals feeling the pain of the stock market."
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Pittsburgh Business Times
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Four organizations receive national award for achievement in building tech-based economies
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| October 15, 2008 |
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"The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) presented its prestigious 2008 Excellence in TBED Award for 2008 to four recipients selected as best practice models in technology-based economic development. Innovation Works received the award for the Increasing Access to Capital Category."
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SSTI
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Final Pittsblog Wrap Up Post
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| October 2, 2008 |
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Mike Madison posts his final blog highlighting what has impressed him about the Pittsburgh Region over the last four years
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Pittsblog
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| Venture Capital Fair helps companies raise $18M |
| August 22, 2008 |
| Three months after the 2008 Three Rivers Venture Fair concluded, nine companies raised a combined $18.65 million as a result of their participation in the event. |
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the Pittsburgh Business Times |
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Venture Financing with a Mission Beyond Profit
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| July 24, 2008 |
| JumpStart Inc. and Innovation Works are two examples of "homegrown nonprofit groups that nurture new businesses from the ground up" providing incentive for companies to stay and newcomers to relocate. |
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The New York Times
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A trailblazing stroke of public policy foments tech startups
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| July 1, 2008 |
Despite current sluggishness, Pennsylvania remains a promising economy with many technology visionaries poised to bring about tremendous change. Technology-based firms are leading the charge thanks in no small part to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners/Innovation Works.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Newly formed AlphaLab nurtures technology startups
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| June 26, 2008 |
| Created by Hazelwood-based Innovation works, AlphaLab is more than a place -- it is a six-month program designed to accelerate the birth and growth of software, Internet and gaming companies. |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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AlphaLab announces class of six hot, promising software startups
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| June 25, 2008 |
| Six new startups are among the first class of software companies accepted into the AlphaLab program at its new state-of-the-art incubator on the South Side. |
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Pop City Media
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Startup Incubator Opens in Pittsburgh
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| May 30, 2008 |
| A new facility for startup software and Internet companies is about to open in Pittsburgh. The new AlphaLab is affiliated with Innovation Works, a seed-stage investor that has pumped $37 million into more than 100 Pittsburgh-area startups over the past eight years. |
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Startup City
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High-tech sector gets big lift
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| May 2, 2008 |
| "Since its inception in 1999, Innovation Works has channeled $36 million in state money to Southwestern Pennsylvania startup companies." |
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Innovation Works touts 2007 success stories
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| May 2, 2008 |
| "The Hazelwood-based venture capital fund that specializes in giving a leg up to young technology companies released its annual report last night . . . " |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pittsburgh venture capital deals skyrocket
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| March 14, 2008 |
| Venture capital investment is growing faster in Pittsburgh than almost anywhere else in the country. |
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Pittsburgh Business Times
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City 2nd in venture capital growth
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| March 11, 2008 |
| Pittsburgh is one of the top five fastest-growing regions for investments by venture capital firms, according to a MoneyTree report being released today. |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Galvanizing entrepreneurs is goal for Innovation Works
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| February 22, 2008 |
| Innovation Works is launching an incubator for software, interactive game and Internet-related companies. |
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Pittsburgh Business Times
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Tech companies find fertile ground on South Side
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| February 22, 2008 |
| Entrepreneurs working on software, interactive game or Internet-related products now can look to a new Innovation Works program for help in getting their companies started. |
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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