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Statewide Coordinator for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners

About the Role:

In this role, you will serve as the central connection point for the four Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) of Pennsylvania.  Located in Harrisburg and reporting to the four CEO’s of the Ben Franklin centers, you will be the main liaison to key stakeholders and outside groups.  The Coordinator will position BFTP as a partner with the Commonwealth of PA for pursuing its technology-based economic development agenda. You will provide leadership and visibility for Ben Franklin with key trade and advocacy groups including, but not limited to, the State Science and Technology Institute and the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association. In addition, you will oversee and manage the Innovation Partnership Program (http://innovationpartnership.net/) by sitting as its Board Chair.

You will be Responsible for:

• Coordinating communication and collaboration among the four Ben Franklin centers
• by participating in regional events, conference calls and CEO meetings.
• Maintaining productive and responsive relationships with relevant PA Department of Community and Economic Development personnel.
• Developing CEO consensus on State and Federal advocacy priorities.
• Sitting as a member of the Board of Directors of external organizations as required.
• Developing and optimizing all statewide marketing channels including, social media, publications, news coverage, sponsorships, memberships, annual reports and economic impact reports.
• Ensuring productive relationships with other economic development organizations.
• Identifying state, federal, and private sources of external funding.
• Preparing grant applications and completing the resulting reports.
• Managing and executing external service contracts.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A significant knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, marketing/communications or debt and equity financing.
• A diverse understanding of economic development strategies.
• Experience in presenting to small groups and to senior management.
• Confident, engaging and compelling communication skills.
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent plus 5+year of related Management experience

Ben Franklin Technology Partners as an Employer:

BFTP is a great place to grow your career. As an independent subsidiary of Penn State University, your host BFTP offers staff members a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding work environment. Apply online at http://www.psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html clicking on “Harrisburg Area” & “Full Time Staff Jobs”.

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA), you're invited to PEDA's annual Spring Legislative Conference coming to Harrisburg from April 28th through 30th. A strong program has been developed and we are proud to have attracted some outstanding speakers recognized throughout the commonwealth and beyond, including keynote  Dr. Terry Madonna. 

 

The Capital Region is recognized as the center of it all when it comes to government and advocacy in Pennsylvania. Our conference venue is mere blocks from the State Capitol, where attendees are encouraged to meet with their legislators or to take advantage of the walking tour option referenced in the registration brochure! To learn more about this region that's known for being a great place to live, work, and play, and how to maximize your visit, please click here.

 

You can visit the conference website to register online or to obtain information on reserving a discounted overnight room at the Hilton Harrisburg (please do so before March 26th). 

  

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

 

The Pennsylvania Economic Development Institute (PEDI) is also offering two pre-conference workshops focusing, respectively, on Best Practices in Lender Negotiations & Client Management and Strategies for Social Media Success in Economic Development. Separate registration is required.

 

SPONSORSHIP / EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

 

PEDA and our valued sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers look forward to seeing you in Harrisburg this spring!  And please note that sponsorships, exhibit space and advertising options are still available!

 

Thank you to our 2014 Spring Conference sponsors, exhibitors and supporters!

   

BRONZE SPONSORS

        

  

       

   

         

  

Exhibitors & Supporters

 

FirstEnergy    PPL    PECO

 

Quandel    Journal Communications    PSECU

 

Centre County Industrial Development Corporation

 

Team Pennsylvania Foundation

 

 

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Please be sure to register for our March 31st webinar, Bridging the Gap Between Economic Development, Academia and Business, and our May 7th webinar, Fostering Leadership Competencies.

Registration is currently open for the following offerings:

 

• March 31^st Webinar – Bridging the Gap Between Economic Development, Academia & Business
• April 28^th – 30^th Spring Conference - 2014 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference
• April 28^th Preconference Session – Best Practices in Lender Negotiations & Client Management
• April 28^th Preconference Session – Strategies for Social Media Success in Economic Development
• May 7^th Webinar – Fostering Leadership Competencies

Click here to access the press release.

Click here to read more about Governor Corbett's Jobs1st PA Initiative.

 

Click here to review Governor Corbett's 2014-15 Proposed Commonwealth Budget as presented today.

House Democratic Policy Committee (PUBLIC HEARING)   

Hearing on link between education & economic development

TUESDAY - 1/21/14

1:00 p.m., Yorktowne Hotel, 48 East Market Street, York

Public hearing on the link between education and economic development

 

 

House Democratic Policy Committee (PUBLIC HEARING)   

Hearing on economic development

WEDNESDAY - 1/22/14

3:00 p.m., Southern Market Center, Lancaster

Public hearing on economic development

Governor Tom Corbett announced the awarding of 58 RACP projects totaling over $133 million. These projects are expected to create or sustain nearly 45,000 Jobs in 24 counties across the commonwealth. Please click here to download a listing of the RACP projects awarded by Governor Corbett. Please click here to download the press release associated with these awards.

Please mark your calendar for these upcoming PEDA and PEDI opportunities and visit our website, where important information on new offerings is regularly being added.  Sessions marked with an asterisk are also recognized by the EDP certification program of the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA).

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: BEST PRACTICES IN PARTNERSHIPS* Webinar! Registration is open!

January 29, 2014 ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Workforce Development)

 

WHEN SMALL COLLEGES CONNECT, BIG THINGS HAPPEN!* Webinar!

March 26, 2014 ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Entrepreneurship)

 

BEST PRACTICES IN LENDER NEGOTIATIONS & CLIENT MANAGEMENT* (Hilton Harrisburg - Preconference)

April 28, 2014 ● 3.00 organizational PDUs (Finance)

 

STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT * (Hilton Harrisburg - Preconference)

April 28, 2014 ● 3.00 organizational PDUs (Marketing)

 

2014 PEDA SPRING LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE (Hilton Harrisburg)
April 28 - 30, 2014 ●PDU information is forthcoming.

 

FOSTERING LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES* Webinar!

May 7, 2014 ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Organizational Management)

 

BEST PRACTICES IN EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSES*Webinar!

September 10, 2014 ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Marketing)

 

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EB-5 FINANCING & THE ANATOMY OF A DEAL*

ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Finance)

 

REVISITING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPER'S TOOLBOX*

ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 2.00 organizational PDUs (Finance)

 

REDEVELOPING BLIGHTED PROPERTIES: FINANCING SOLUTIONS*
ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Finance)

 

MEASURING IMPACT TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS*
ON DEMAND WEBINAR  ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Marketing / PR)

 

BEST DATA SOURCES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH*

ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Marketing / PR)

 

REDEVELOPING BLIGHTED PROPERTIES: TOOLS AND STRATEGIES*

ON DEMAND WEBINAR ●1.50 organizational PDUs (Real Estate Development / Redevelopment)

 

LENDING IN GREENER PASTURES: TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LENDING*
ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Finance)

 

TRENDS IN ONLINE SITE SELECTION & GIS TECHNOLOGY*
ON DEMAND WEBINAR ● 1.50 organizational PDUs (Real Estate Development / Redevelopment)

 

With the holidays just around the corner, registration is now open for our first webinar of 2014!  Please follow the link below to learn more, to view the registration brochure or to register! 

 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: BEST PRACTICES IN PARTNERSHIPS* Webinar

Preparing today’s workforce for in-demand jobs is a key component in the fight to rebuild Pennsylvania’s economy. Strong partnerships between industry and organizations focused on workforce development are essential if the workplace needs of employers and employees are to be effectively met.

This program will address common challenges and pitfalls associated with building and maintaining strong partnerships in the world of workforce development while laying out a step-by-step blueprint through which the successful development of multi-organization partnerships can be achieved. This approach, which is based on best practices utilized by successful Pennsylvania economic development organizations, will include the use of case studies as well as discussion of several key elements ranging from the identification of partners to relationship building and definition of roles to strategic planning and, of course, information sharing and communication. In line with the motto of our presenters, practitioners must plan, implement, fine tune and then repeat in order to consistently meet the needs of our community’s workforces.

Professionals who will benefit from this session include, but are not limited to, economic development professionals, individuals whose responsibilities include any aspect of workforce development such as consensus-building, educational or industry partnerships, relationship management, etc. Also benefiting are those interested in gaining a stronger understanding of best practices in this area of subject matter or simply finding new value for clients.

This session is recognized by PEDA, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Institute and by the EDP certification program of the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA).