At the annual Mid-Atlantic Capital (MAC) conference awards luncheon last October, Robert Blumenthal, 2007 MAC Conference Chair, presented the Ben Franklin Technology Partners with a plaque commemorating its 25th anniversary. In his presentation, Mr. Blumenthal cited the important role BFTP has played as a "pipeline for deal flow" for the Greater Philadelphia Region's venture capital community.

With over 120 members, MAC is the preeminent networking, support and development organization for the private equity community in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

Left to right:

• Alan Kraus
  Senior Director, Investment Group, BFTP/SEP
• Terry Singer
  BFTP Director Statewide Affairs
• Des O'Connor
  Executive-in-Residence, Innovation Works (BFTP/SWP)
• R. Chadwick Paul
  President & CEO, BFTP/NEP
• Robert Blumenthal
  Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International, Member, Board of Directors & Executive Committee and Chairman, 2007 MAC Conference Chair
• RoseAnn B. Rosenthal
  President & CEO, BFTP/SEP
• Terry Hicks
  Vice President, Investment Group, BFTP/SEP
• Joe Lane
  Vice President, Enterprise Development, BFTP/NEP
• Bob Thomson
  Regional Manager, BFTP/NEP

 From the January/February 2008 issue