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New Jersey’s long-running program inspired a new proposal in Pennsylvania, offering tax benefits that could give companies more ways to grow.

In bigger ecosystems like Philadelphia, growth-driven medtech startups faltered in 2022. Nebraska’s didn’t — and here’s why.

A decade ago, Meagan Benz chose Philly as the home of her outspoken bakery. Today, it continues to grow, despite a social climate that often punishes speaking out.

A personal passion for racing and the practical advantages of Pittsburgh’s tech ecosystem are fueling founder Jonathan Powers’s lofty startup plans.

Rimjhim Khandelwal, a former startup attorney turned program manager at UpSurge, thrives on the impact she can make in smaller ecosystems.

Plus, a local startup secures funding for an AI travel agent and the Baltimore waterfront undergoes a major transformation.

Plus, more takeaways from the Spur Impact Leadership Summit, updates on a local data center project and more Delaware moves.

With Royalties of Essence, founder Ciera Solomon-Mouzon focuses on holistic routines and plant-based formulas to offer an alternative in the Black haircare space.

It comes after initial seed funding and before more substantial rounds like Series A. Investors in a Series Seed Preferred financing are often angel investors, early stage venture capital firms, or ...