The demand for overnight accommodations along the Great Allegheny Passage is growing at an accelerating pace. Ten years ago, Bright Morning B&B, in West Newton, opened with only 1 room. In 2013, with our help, they expanded by purchasing and rehabilitating the vacant house next door.
Borrower Stories
Pennsylvania’s Newest Distillery
On March 26, 2014, Jennifer and David Black opened Blackbird Distillery, the newest distillery in Pennsylvania. Jennifer and her husband have worked for the last two years to open the place. The batches they have […] Continue Reading
Four years post-fire, Wendell August Forge launches NFL-themed products
Mercer, PA – January 22, 2014 – Just four years after the Wendell August Forge went up in smoke, the historic Grove City company approaches the biggest game of the year with a new facility […] Continue Reading
$50,000,000 and Growing
The Progress Fund has just crossed a significant milestone in its growth. We have now made over $50,000,000 of loans to small businesses. $50 Million is a big number and a major accomplishment for us. […] Continue Reading
Welcome to a different kitchen
10/09 Kitchen – Bedford, PA’s Newest Restaurant Congratulations to Nick and Sara Letzo, owners of 10/09 Kitchen, a new Italian/Mediterranean inspired restaurant in downtown Bedford. A large crowd warmly welcomed this new upscale restaurant to […] Continue Reading
A Newsworthy week for our borrowers serving the Great Allegheny Passage
These four borrowers were featured in separate articles in the Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette. River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak Evelyn Andritz, owner of River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak, canoes the Kiski River near Leechburg The National […] Continue Reading
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