1776 news

11 OCTOBER, 2019

1776’s Founders’ Market revolutionizes the way consumers support local business’ on Small Business Saturday

1776’s Founders’ Market creates a niche for retail shoppers to stop in for unique gifts and items featuring artisans from the local community.

July 2019

16 Jul

1776 AND GREENCOURT INNOVATION CENTER TO LAUNCH A NEW HUB FOR STARTUPS IN NORTH BETHESDA, MD

Nation's Largest Network of Business Incubators and Award Winning, “100,000 SF+ Innovation Center are Primed to Spur Regional Economic Development via Business Incubation Services; Flexible Workspaces; Programming for Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Startups; and Collaboration with Corporations and Institutions in the Greater Washington DC Area.

June 2019

27 Jun

1776 and Ipsos Announce Patient Experience Pitch Competition

1776 will work with Ipsos on a one day pitch competition focused on the patient experience. Applications are open from June 27th- August 1st.

February 2019

28 Feb

1776 Partners with Westrum Development Company to Open their Newest Campus in Brewerytown

Today, 1776 announced a new partnership with Westrum Development Company to incorporate an incubator and workspace into their newest development, The HUB@31 Brewerytown, in Philadelphia. The integration of a flexible work-share environment within a mixed-use development is a new-to-portfolio concept for both 1776 and Westrum.

January 2019

24 Jan

PREIT and 1776 Partner to Open New Flexible Workspace and Founders’ Market Representing the Evolving Mall Model at Cherry Hill Mall

PREIT (NYSE: PEI) and 1776 announced today the opening of 1776’s newest campus, a startup incubator and Founders’ Market at Cherry Hill Mall, providing space and supporting innovation and collaboration for the local retail and startup communities.

16 Jan

1776 and OpenForge announce strategic partnership

1776, the nation’s largest network of entrepreneurial incubators today announced their partnership with development and design thinking agency, OpenForge, to provide ongoing technical and mentorship resources to 1776 members.

September 2018

19 Sep

1776 and Truss Partner to Expand Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Greater Washington, D.C. Region

Startup founders are focused on the strategic vision of their business and relentlessly pressed for time in other areas. When headcount growth becomes an urgent issue, they demand an efficient solution to site selection. The Truss platform streamlines actionable data, enabling smart and fast decisions

18 Sep

1776 ANNOUNCES FALL COHORT FOR STARTUP ACCELERATOR

Today, 1776 announced, after receiving an overwhelming number of applications, the ten companies that will participate in the fall cohort for the newly launched Startup Accelerator. The focus of the cohort centers on an impressive group of founders, operating within a regulated market, with proprietary products and solutions aimed towards building a better tomorrow.

July 2018

24 Jul

PREIT Partners with 1776 to Bring Innovative Incubator Space to Cherry Hill Mall

PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced a new partnership with 1776 at Cherry Hill Mall to drive innovation among the local retail community. 1776 has created the largest network of incubators that cultivates and empowers companies and startup ecosystems in the Northeast Corridor.

16 Jul

1776 Announces Launch of Startup Accelerator

1776 will launch a Startup Accelerator targeting early seed stage companies looking to take their idea beyond concept to investor ready.

May 2018

07 May

1776 Announces Leadership Team Expansion

Jennifer Maher named CEO, Anthony Maher named Chief Growth Officer and Head of Incubation, Ron Braunfeld will become President

03 May

University Place Associates Names 1776 As Strategic Partner for New Gateway Innovation Office Building in University City

Leadership teams from both UPA and 1776 pledged their commitment to curating a new tenant experience for a range of businesses.

April 2018

11 Apr

Media Advisory: 1776 Ambler Yards Grand Opening

1776 Ambler Yards officially opens for business on April 12, 2018, with 30 inaugural members ready to build, launch and grow their companies. Montgomery County natives and serial entrepreneurs Michael Golden (Co-Founder of GSI Commerce) and Ned Moore (Co-Founder of Clutch) will help cut the celebratory ribbon.

05 Apr

1776 Completes Merger with Benjamin's Desk

1776 announced today the completion of its merger with Philadelphia coworking space operator Benjamin’s Desk creating the largest network of entrepreneurial incubators in the Northeast Corridor.

December 2017

14 Dec

1776 and Revolution Announce Challenge Cup Global Finals and Prize

Virtual semifinals, powered by UNION, with 20 selected finalists to compete for $100,000 sponsored by Revolution in Washington, D.C. in March 2018

November 2017

16 Nov

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and 1776 Announce Startup Challenge powered by UNION to Advance Airport Innovation

Major innovation program will explore startup solutions to transform the passenger journey and shape the future for Dulles International and Reagan National airports.

October 2017

16 Oct

Benjamin's Desk Merges with 1776

11 Campuses Across 4 States and the District of Columbia, More Than 1,000 Member Companies Will Now Be Part of the Largest Network of Entrepreneurial Incubators in the Northeast; UNION Digital Platform Emerges As Independent Technology Company

12 Oct

Philadelphia Ranked Among Top Startup Cities in New Report From U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Report Cites Improvements in City’s Startup Culture and Community Engagement As Top Factors; Philadelphia Rises 5 Spots From 2016 Report

September 2017

18 Sep

AMBLER YARDS NAMES BEN BERGMAN CAMPUS MANAGER; WILL LEAD OPERATIONS AT BENJAMIN’S DESK’S COWORKING SPACE

Experienced Community Leader to Help Foster Thriving Businesses Inside Ambler’s Ambitious, Adaptive Reuse of Historic Industrial Complex

June 2017

19 Jun

Comcast Business Provides Advanced Networking Services to Benjamin's Desk

Source: Philadelphia Business Journal

May 2017

02 May

Benjamin’s Desk is launching a joint venture with DC incubator 1776

Source: Technical.ly

Benjamin's Desk seeks to take its co-working model to next level

Source: Philadelphia Business Journal

Benjamin's Desk partners with 1776 to raise Philly's start-up profile, spark problem-solving

Source: Philly.com

April 2017

26 Apr

Eric Blumenfeld Partners With Benjamin’s Desk For Enhanced Coworking Community On North Broad Street Called Divine Works

The historic former Studebaker showroom will offer upgraded amenities and networking opportunities for Philadelphia’s business community with more than 17,000 square feet of space for flexible workspaces, meetings, and events.

25 Apr

Benjamin's Desk plans new location at N. Broad Street's Studebaker building

Source: Philly.com

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