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

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

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